Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in Walworth has what Rebecca Roehl describes as an excellent education program for children and adults. On Feb. 2, the people attending the service were treated to a children’s program that the leaders and children worked on as part of their Wednesday night education classes. The […]
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Habitat seeks construction volunteers
Habitat for Humanity in Walworth County is seeking to add depth to its construction team both in planning and on the job site. A variety of volunteers are needed including the following: Construction Committee members – to manage the construction process, customize the home design, solicit bids, mobilize volunteers and […]
Time for flapjacks
Kiwanis will host annual fundraiser in Whitewater on March 7 The Kiwanis Whitewater Breakfast Club will serve its annual all-you-can-eat pancake, sausage, coffee, milk and orange juice meal from 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, at the Old Armory, 146 W. North St. in downtown Whitewater. The […]
Future of Yerkes to be discussed Feb. 25
Though few details are known at this time, a public meeting later this month is expected to include an update on future plans for Yerkes Observatory. The meeting, which will be held at Williams Bay High School on Tuesday, Feb. 25, is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. It’s been […]
Honored for volunteering
At the Wisconsin Association of Fairs Convention last month, the Walworth County Historical Society was presented the Volunteer Group Appreciation Award. On hand to accept the award on behalf of the WCHS are Eileen Sheahan, Jim Boardman and Lisa Brellenthin. The criteria for the award includes that it go […]
Resident responds to DDSD about finances
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Resident Andy Terpstra responded to recent comments made by Delavan-Darien School District Business Administrator Anthony Klein at last week’s school board meeting. On Jan. 27, Klein had responded to a letter to the editor Terpstra had previously submitted to the Enterprise. In that letter, Terpstra […]
Players to present ‘Barefoot in the Park’
The Lakeland Players production of “Barefoot in the Park” opens Friday, Feb. 21, and runs two weekends through March 1. The play will be presented at the historic Sprague Theater, 15 W. Walworth St. in Elkhorn. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Feb. 21, 22, 28 and 20; […]
Lake Lawn closer to adding residential homes
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The City of Delavan Plan Commission recently approved a planned infill development amendment and a general development plan for the east end of the Lake Lawn Resort property. The approvals could allow Fairwyn Development to add a 41,000 square-foot conference center, a new marina, and […]
Cool dip
At the Polar Plunge event at Cravath Lakefront Park in Whitewater Feb. 8 about $40,000 was raised by more than 30 teams to benefit Special Olympics. Above; Lakeview Elementary School staff members take their turn jumping into the water. See more photos of the plunge and chili cook-off in […]
Town denies proposed gravel pit
Multiple factors cited by Spring Prairie officials By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Spring Prairie Town Board unanimously struck down all three proposals related to a highly controversial gravel pit before hundreds of concerned residents last week. The town’s Planning and Zoning Commission previously recommended approval of the proposals on […]
