At the Sharon Farmers Market on Aug. 3, vendors (clockwise from lower left) Joann Burt, looking like a professor behind the container, Rita Ischer (visiting from Las Vegas), Linda DiPiero and Rita Richmond, enjoy each other’s company. The market is held the first and third Fridays from 4 to […]
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Art scholarships
Badger High School graduate Rylyn Donahue receives a $1,000 Walworth County Arts Council dance scholarship from Mary Godfrey, Arts Council board member. Mariette DiVito, also a Badger High School graduate, received a $1,000 music scholarship from the council while Elkhorn Area High School graduate Nathan Huberty received a $1,000 […]
Someplace Else changing hands
Delay in liquor license approval as manager takes over By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent Someplace Else restaurant is expected to continue business as usual for at least an additional 60 days while its new owner works to submit a new application for a liquor license. Current owners Kris and Denny Mohr […]
City of Whitewater wins budget award
The City of Whitewater earned its first Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget presentation award for its 2018 budget. The award represents a significant achievement reflecting the commitment of city staff to utilize best practices within governmental budgeting, according to a new release. In order to receive the budget award, […]
Church offers program, lunch for seniors
On the second Tuesday of the month, Trinity Church in Pell Lake will host a potluck luncheon for seniors 55 years old and older. The program, Recycled Teenagers, meets in the fellowship hall at the church from 10 a.m. to noon. Each month the program has a guest speaker, hands-on […]
Lakeland Players to hold auditions
Lakeland Players will hold auditions this month for the hit Broadway Musical “Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?” at the Sprague Theater, 15 W. Walworth St., Elkhorn. Auditions will be held at 7 p.m., Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 27 and 28. An accompanist will be provided but those […]
Burn Camp returns to Timber-lee
Public invited Thursday for parade, picnic The 24th annual Summer Camp for Burn Injured Youth returns to Camp Timber-lee next week. The theme this year is “Sea what Can Be” and there are a lot of fun activities and good times planned for the kids. Visitor’s Day is Thursday, Aug. […]
D-DHS student wins ‘Great Neighbor’ essay contest
Tractor Supply recognized Delavan-Darien High School student Jaida Speth for her exceptional community contributions through its second annual “Great Neighbor” essay contest at the Wisconsin State Fair on Aug. 4. The “Great Neighbor” essay contest encourages young people across the country to submit short essays detailing how memorable 4-H or […]
In your face
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Whitewater held its Country Fest on July 28-29. It included a pig roast, raffles, a silent auction, dunk tank, music and games/activities for all ages. It also featured a pie-eating contest. Kenzie Schimming licks away some of her just rewards along with Leah Newmann, […]
Fontana School District referendum on Tuesday’s ballot
Voters that live in the Fontana School District will have determine whether or not they support a referendum that will increase property taxes for four years in Tuesday’s primary election. It’s being sought in an effort to avoid having to reduce staff due to a decline in revenue. The projected […]
