The Geneva Lake Environmental Agency has applied for a Small-Scale Lake Planning Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource to cost share in the Big Foot Creek watershed study. The study will involve sampling Big Foot Creek at several location to better understand and ultimately abate some of the […]
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Healey’s ice fishing jamboree set for Feb. 9
Fundraiser to benefit local families facing crisis Mother Nature has cooperated and the Healey Bait Shop jamboree has been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 9, on Lake Beulah in East Troy. The fundraiser will run from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. with sign in starting at 4:30 a.m. at Lindey’s on […]
Delbrook receives $1.7 million bequest
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Delbrook Golf Course received a $1.7 million be-quest on behalf of Earl, Charlotte and Pat A. Nelson last week. Patricia Lane Smith, a cousin of Pat Nelson, presented the donation to the Delavan Common Council on Jan. 15. Smith said Nelson passed away on June […]
60 years of growth, innovation
Generac kicks off year of anniversary activities In 1959, with just five employees in a barn in Wales, Robert D. Kern began manufacturing generators based upon his own unique designs. Sixty years later, the company he founded — Generac Power Systems — is a leading, diversified global supplier of backup […]
Libraries team up for current events program
UW-Whitewater professor to discuss Electoral College Four area libraries will present Dr. Eric Loepp, of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, in a current events conversation at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7, in the Fireside Room at The Ridge Hotel, W4240 Highway 50, Lake Geneva. In two of the last five […]
Propelling students toward their path
Alternative High School a last chance for some, the beginning for others By Cathy Kozlowicz Correspondent Before Kelly Gleason enrolled at Walworth County Education Alternative High School, she was failing nearly all of her sophomore classes and did not fit in with the traditional high school setting. Now, she has […]
Extreme cold temperatures on the way
As temperatures drop, take steps to stay warm Dangerously low temperatures are forecasted for much of the state this week, and Walworth County Division of Public Health wants to remind residents to take steps to be safe and stay warm. “Freezing temperatures, wind chills, and winter storms can cause hypothermia, […]
Treat and Go
Lake Geneva schools add trauma kits to classrooms New school safety measures are being put in place in the Lake Geneva schools. Treat and Go Trauma kits will be in all classrooms and common areas. Six additional automated external defibrillators will be installed at Badger High School and one in […]
Smooth opening
At the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Elkhorn Courthouse Square Ice Rink Jan. 18, Mayor Howie Reynolds does the honors, joined by Derek D’Auria, James Duquette, David Henning and Walworth County Administrator David Bretl. Numerous sponsors also attended the event, which included coffee and hot chocolate and a chance to […]
Neighbor input needed for certain fences
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A months-long discussion on fencing regulations in Whitewater has come to a close after a pair of recent pivotal maneuvers. Moving forward, city residents interested in installing fences of 6 feet or higher in height will be required to first confer with neighbors. The stipulation will […]
