By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer After all the tabs were paid, the Friends of Matheson Memorial Library raised $5,000 from Trick-or-Trivia night fundraiser to fund next year’s Adult and Children’s programming at the Elkhorn library. Additional funds will be used to upgrade the facility. The 7th Trick-or-Trivia event drew the […]
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Families of veterans reminded of benefits
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Judy Arline wants spouses of veterans to know that they are entitled to valuable benefits if their spouse passes away. Her husband died in 2010 and she said she was not aware of the benefits she was entitled to as a widow of a veteran. […]
Well-deserved thanks
Ceremonies were held throughout the area for Veterans Day this week including a special program at Walworth Grade School dedicated in honor of local Army veteran and nurse, Sue Diderich. Leading the assembly in The Pledge of Allegiance is Mrs. Boldger’s Kindergarten class (from the left): Dalton Harbolt, Alyana […]
Ready to take the stage
Big Foot HS Drama Club to present ‘You Can’t Take It With You’ By Penny Gruetzmacher Correspondent Big Foot High School Drama Club actors, crew and director have worked hard to make this weekend’s play, “You Can’t Take It With You” a night to remember. It will be presented under […]
Council approves funds for Rotary Park
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted 6-0 in favor of approving minimum standards for the City’s towing and recovery call-out lists at last week’s meeting. Under the new standards, when City of Elkhorn Police Department officers call for towing services on a motorist’s behalf – […]
Homecoming royalty
Students selected for the Wisconsin School for the Deaf’s homecoming court included: (from the left) 2nd Prince and 2nd Princess – Andra Flowers and Faith Sims; Queen and King – Madison Bongard and LeVante Sanders; 1st Princess and 1st Prince – Tao Yi Dallmann and Noah Bergelin (Submitted photo)
WUSD officials finalize district’s $26.8M budget
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With all pieces of the puzzle in place, Whitewater Unified school officials have adopted a finalized version of the district’s 2019-20 budget, which includes a 1.9 percent increase in the property tax levy. The School Board on Oct. 28 approved WUSD’s spending plan for the fiscal […]
United Way hires new executive director
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Tammy Dunn has been named executive director of the Walworth Count branch of the United Way, effective Oct. 14. Dunn replaces Dan Nordsieck, who left to pursue a business venture. Dunn worked for 10 years at her family business, Dunn Lumber in Lake Geneva as […]
Meet the Artists event at library Nov. 20
Two local artists will host a reception at the Lake Geneva Public Library, at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20. Roberta Gifford Karstetter and Kasey Karstetter will discuss the inspiration and techniques of their art on display. Refreshments will be served. Roberta Gifford Karstetter, formerly parish administrator/treasurer-bookkeeper at Christ Episcopal Church, […]
Life saver
At the Oct. 30 American Red Cross blood drive sponsored by the Big Foot High School National Honor Society, Daniel Hereley, a senior, donates for the first time. Eighty-three donations were made at the drive including nine double units. See more event photos in the Times/Reporter. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo) […]
