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News from throughout Walworth County

Delavan

Fourth Street homes condemned

By Vicky Wedig Editor Two Fourth Street homes – at 329 S. Fourth St. and 215 N. Fourth St. – have been condemned and are being demolished. The Delavan Fire Department conducted a practice burn drill on the South Fourth Street home Monday, and the North Fourth Street home is […]

Elkhorn

Supporting the greater community

United Way of Walworth County lends a helping hand By Heather Ruenz SLN staff Many people have likely noticed United Way signs in their communities, which feature a thermometer to update the progress of fundraising efforts. Maybe some have even made a donation. What might not be as clear is […]

Walworth-Fontana area

Neighborly support

A Sharon fire engine makes its way through Darien in the parade at the 56th annual Corn Fest event last weekend, themed “The Best Ears of Our Lives.” The three-day event featured kids’ activities, a carnival, tournaments, live music and free roasted sweet corn. (Dave Dresdow photo)

Elkhorn

Special lesson

Students and staff gather outside Jackson Elementary School in Elkhorn on Patriot Day, last Monday, to say the Pledge of Allegiance and learn about Sept. 11, 2001. Ceremonies were again held throughout the nation in remembrance of those who lost their lives, and in honor of the heroes that emerged […]

Elkhorn

Funding the future

Free clinic to have farm-to-table dinner By Tracy Ouellette SLN staff The Open Arms Free Clinic is hosting a farm-to-table dinner fundraiser from 4 to 10 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 24, at Boxed and Burlap, 2935 Highway 67, Delavan. Open Arms Free Clinic is a private, non-profit, health-care clinic supported […]