By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor James McBridge Stewart, a fixture in the Whitewater community for his military, community and university service, has died at the age of 85. Stewart died at AngelsGrace Hospice Care Friday, Nov. 26. He is survived by his wife, Claire and several children, grandchildren and great […]
News
News from throughout Walworth County
Open Arms, WalCo DAC team up against overdoses
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Starting this week, the Walworth County Drug and Alcohol Coalition and Open Arms Free Clinic in Elkhorn began an initiative to end drug overdoses. Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is being provided at Open Arms free of charge. Narcan is a lifesaving medication that can be […]
Whitewater mulls price point for library remodel
Resolution pledging financial support for remodel, expansion project is eyed By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Whitewater’s decision-making municipal body is mulling a resolution that could formalize the city’s commitment for the planned expansion and remodel of the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library. Amid a wide-ranging discussion at a Common Council meeting […]
Delavan standout inducted into Panther Hall of Fame
Four former Milwaukee student-athletes and a prominent head coach were inducted into the Bud K. Haidet Milwaukee Athletics Hall of Fame, presented by Holiday Inn Milwaukee Riverfront on Nov. 13. The members of the Class of 2021 include: Cheryl Berkley (volleyball); William Krueger (track and field/cross country); Emily McClellan (swimming); and Marc Mitchell (basketball). Jerry […]
Elkhorn updates burn ordinance
It includes exemptions, alters hours for campfires By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted 6-0 in favor of both waiving the first reading of and approving an amended open burning ordinance at its Nov. 15 meeting. The updated ordinance had been reviewed and recommended for approval […]
Donate to the The Big Bundle Up
Visit Lake Geneva collecting warm winter clothing during campaign Visit Lake Geneva recently announced it will serve as the local drop-off for The Big Bundle Up, an annual statewide campaign that collects new and gently used winter clothing items for donation back to the local community. This year’s recipient of […]
To serve the community
‘Tween Talk’ happens in Whitewater By Tom Ganser Correspondent A dozen Whitewater Middle School students gathered at Irvin L. Young Memorial Library Oct. 13 for the first “Tween Talk.” Held in the library’s media center, the talk was lead by Torrie Thomas, programming and makerspace librarian, and Deana Rolfsmeyer, youth […]
More delays to Borg Stadium project
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan-Darien School Board received an update about construction delays to the Borg Stadium project on Nov. 8. The project was scheduled to be completed in October but will now be completed next spring or summer. The project to renovate Borg Stadium and build new […]
Honoring our veterans
Elkhorn played host to a number of Veterans Day events Thursday, Nov. 11. There was a parade, Elkhorn Area High School held an event that included a meal, speakers and recognition of veterans, and the Walworth County Historical Society held its annual Veterans Day program. Elkhorn VFW 6375 member Grant […]
Planning continues for City of Elkhorn admin position
Timeline, potential testing of candidates among items discussed By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent At its Nov. 1 meeting, the City of Elkhorn Common Council further discussed the timeline and steps toward selecting a new city administrator, with City Administrator James Heilman set to retire in April 2022. Mayor Bruce Lechner said […]
