Singer Wayne Messmer introduces Boy Scout Jake McClorey, of Genoa City, during a flag-raising ceremony July 28 at Eagle Park. (Submitted photo)
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News from throughout Walworth County
Statewide races top primary ballot
Votes are limited to one party only next Tuesday Local voters will face decisions in several state and areawide races in next Tuesday’s primary election. Most notably, the ballot includes races for governor, U.S. Senate and the 1st District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Polls in all communities […]
Delavan-Darien School District initiates programs to prevent drug use
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan-Darien School District is initiating two preventive programs designed to make parents aware of the drug dangers their children face. Superintendent Jill Sorbie said the initiation of the programs does not mean the district has a drug problem. “It is not that the district […]
Construction worker falls 30 feet
A construction worker fell 30 feet while building a church on Bloomfield Road on Thursday. At about 1:30 p.m., a worker installing concrete spans at the church east of Highway 120 in Lake Geneva fell. Rescue personnel cared for the patient at the scene and then transported him to a […]
Planes, Trains and Automobiles coming to East Troy
Family friendly event features multiple locations, activities East Troy will host its first Planes, Trains and Automobiles event on Saturday, Aug. 11 bringing a fun-filled and action-packed day to town. The event kicks off with the much-anticipated return of the Friends of the East Troy Airport’s open house and pancake […]
‘Moogician’ entertains while teaching about cows
By Penny Gruetzmacher Correspondent “The Moogician,” was featured in the Storywagon Series at Williams Bay’s Barrett Memorial Library, described as “the only magical, juggling, banjo-playing, comedy act that also educates about dairy and cows.” At the July 19 event, roughly 50 people attended including kids of all ages and parents. […]
Food for thought
The Kiwanis Whitewater Breakfast Club donated $500 to the Whitewater Community Food Pantry on July 17. The pantry accepts donations from 8:30 a.m. to noon Wednesdays and Thursdays at its location in the Whitewater Downtown Armory. After their presentation, pantry co-managers Patricia Chaput, right, and Barbara Quast signed a […]
A tail of an event
The Big Foot Lions Club’s annual Lobster Boil and Steak Fry fundraising event, held July 28 at Reid Park on the lakefront in Fontana, featured live music, beer and wine and kettle corn. Greg Hafeman, Mike Dicker and Jim Grossmayer have some fun while preparing the lobsters. See more […]
Elkhorn teen allegedly stole backpacks for homeless
An Elkhorn teenager was charged July 25 with breaking into a stand at the Walworth County Fairgrounds and stealing items that had been collected for a homeless shelter. Dillon L. Leonard, 17, is charged with burglary of a building or dwelling and three counts of misdemeanor theft, all as a […]
Kids of all ages
Family Fun Night was held July 19 inside the Cravath Lakefront Building and featured Russ Bellamy (on right), a magician with the Philip & Henry magic show. Bellamy proved highly interactive with adults and kids from an audience of more than 50 people. (Tom Ganser photo)
