Elkhorn teacher says it’s about having a global perspective By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer Elkhorn Area Middle School teacher Yvonne Fanshaw said she truly enjoys sharing her passion for traveling with students. In part, she said, because traveling opens up a whole new world for them. Traveling can ignite a […]
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Badger literacy instructor receives national award
Brigette Kutschma, an adult literacy instructor at Badger Community Education and Walworth County Literacy Council, has been named Outstanding Teacher of the Year by the Coalition on Adult Basic Education, a national organization dedicated to advancing the field of adult literacy. Kutschma began volunteering with Walworth County Literacy Council […]
Town board reallocates funds toward park building
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Town of Delavan Board approved a promissory note financing reallocation in the amount of $175,000 toward the renovation of the Community Park Building that is currently in the design stage. Administrator John Olson told the board that some decisions by the designers of the […]
Honored for saving a life
Police Chief Ryan Milligan and Police Lieutenant Joaguin Alonzo from the Village of Walworth Police Department present Jennifer Ott-Wilson and Lee Knoble-Janney (not pictured) with the Civilian Gallantry Award. Ott-Wilson and Knoble-Janney are school counselors at Walworth Elementary and Middle School who were honored with the award for saving […]
Loaded gun, drugs found in student’s vehicle
There was never a threat to Big Foot students or staff, officials say By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer A report on Monday by a concerned Big Foot High School student led to the discovery of a loaded gun and drugs in a vehicle belonging to a classmate who was arrested […]
Darien hires new, but familiar engineer
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Village of Darien board approved hiring Jason Feucht of raSmith as its new village engineer Monday night. Feucht has worked with the village before, so the appointment was familiar. According to a memo by Administrator Rebecca LeMire, the village signed an agreement with Kapur […]
United We Dance
Dancers from area to perform in support of United Way By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer Dance is highly collaborative, according to Colleen Huberty, director of Toe To Toe Ballet School in Elkhorn. And in early March, several dance companies from throughout the area will do just that in an effort […]
A purr-fect party
At Sip ‘N Purr, an annual fundraiser for Lakeland Animal Shelter held Feb. 8 at The Abbey Resort, food and drink samples were provided by a variety of vendors including The Apple Barn Orchard & Winery, Studio Winery, Mershon’s Cidery, Sprecher’s Restaurant, Kenny’s Daughters, The Cheese Box, Friends on […]
Show off those super powers
Trinity Church to host Superhero Breakfast Calling all super dads, sons, grandpas and uncles. Trinity Church, W775 Geranium Road, Genoa City, is having its Superhero Breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 14. Join other area superheroes for breakfast; a fun, do-it-yourself building project and games. The morning will […]
More than a fan
Between the girls JV and varsity games last week, Jeff Beardsley was recognized as the Elkhorn All-Sports Booster Club’s Fan of the Year. He attends nearly all of the sporting events at all levels on the road and at home. He writes personal letters and inspirational cards to athletes […]
