The U.S. Department of Agriculture is extending the deadline to file crop acreage reports for agricultural producers in Wisconsin impacted by flooding and heavy moisture. The new July 22 deadline applies to reporting crops to USDA’s Farm Service Agency county offices and federal crop insurance agents. “Agriculture operations throughout the […]
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Beloit Health System presented award
The Wisconsin Trauma Care System recognized Beloit Health System for its exceptional timeliness of 2018 submissions to the Wisconsin Trauma Registry. Beloit Health is one of six facilities recognized in the silver category. “Timely submission of this data provides your trauma program with powerful data in support of improving care […]
Council to decide fate of proposed shelter
New Beginnings presents research, addresses safety concerns By Cathy Kozlowicz Correspondent “We listened. We acted. We made changes.” Those were the first words of Heidi Lloyd, Executive Director of New Beginnings-Association for the Prevention of Family Violence, at last week’s Plan Commission meeting in Elkhorn. She was addressing commission members […]
Ready to put on a show
Summer Elk Players to present High School Musical Jr. tonight By Heather Ruenz SLN Staff Matthew Remus, the choir director for Elkhorn Area High and Middle schools, said it didn’t take long to realize he needed to seek assistance for this week’s summer musical. “I was working on the choreography […]
Delavan-Darien School Board decides not to record meetings
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan-Darien School Board decided not to video record or live stream its meetings on Monday night. The overall cost versus the expected low usage of the service was the deciding factor for the board. The issue came up during the June board meeting in […]
Hoopin’ with a lot of heart
Former Elks support MACC Fund for all-star game By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer Recent Elkhorn Area High School graduates Luke and Vince Umnus participated in the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association’s All-Star game. But the two are stars in more ways than one thanks to their efforts and the support of […]
Cool locations open at UW-Whitewater during heat wave
Whitewater and Rock County campuses offer respite from the high temperatures The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Walworth and Rock counties for Thursday and Friday, with temperatures in the 90s and heat index values in the 100s. Community members are invited to escape the heat in […]
Whitewater seeks new economic development director
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent On the heels of a recent high-level departure, Whitewater officials are in the midst of seeking candidates to head up economic development activities within the city. City Manager Cameron Clapper met with the board of directors of the Whitewater Community Development Authority on June 27 and […]
Making it rain
At the July 4 parade in Delavan, members of the Delavan-Darien Dolphins swim team keep onlookers cool with sprays of water. Following the parade downtown, the celebration continued at Phoenix Park with a reenactment and live music. See more photos in the July 11 Delavan Enterprise. (Dave Dresdow photo)
Local historian returning for program series
The Walworth County Historical Society will bring back local historian, Jim Gibbons for a series of programs. All four of the programs will be held on Thursdays at 3 p.m. at Heritage Hall in Elkhorn. The first program, slated for July 18, is titled “The Mighty Mississippi River.” It will […]
