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Walworth-Fontana area

Sweet treats and smiles

After slaving over hot ovens to make a wide assortment of homemade goodies, this group of Brigham Memorial Library friends gets ready to sell the sweet treats, from the left: Gerry Christiansen, Joann Burt, Debbie Mentzer and Rita Richmond. The sale was held Aug. 19 at the library and proceeds […]

Elkhorn

Kids from Wisconsin wrap up season

Nathan Huberty (center), of Elkhorn, and Braden Gere (on right), of Salem, wrapped up a summer of performances with Kids from Wisconsin at Waterford High School Aug. 18, an event booked by the Rotary Club of Elkhorn but moved to Waterford due to repairs at EAHS. The kids chosen for […]

Elkhorn

Council approves flood repairs at City Hall

By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted in favor of officially authorizing Balestrieri to handle flood damage cleanup at City Hall at its meeting Aug. 21. Alderman Scott McClory told council members that the flooding on July 12 led to “very severe” flooding in the basement […]

Elkhorn

Sun shines on Pride Fair

More than 150 people attend the first Pride Fair in Walworth County, held Aug. 19 at the Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce, according to Jody Rendall, director of the LGBT of Walworth County. More than 30 organizations and vendors were in attendance at the event, as well as talk radio […]

Walworth-Fontana area

Fun for the Wolves

The Big Foot Wolves 18th annual Pig Roast, held last Saturday at Toynton Park in Walworth, featured food, games, apparel and more, with all proceeds going to support the local youth football program. Ava Wedelstadt (top, on the left) and Ryland West battle each other at the hoops game at […]

Elkhorn

Grants available from the Elkhorn Fund

The Elkhorn Fund, a component of the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, Inc., is now accepting grant applications from the following: Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations that provide direct service to the Elkhorn community; Schools in the Elkhorn School District to support classroom programs or projects, and; Local government entities providing charitable […]

Elkhorn

County owned properties for sale

Walworth County Treasurer Valerie Etzel recently announced the sale of county-owned properties. Sealed bids are invited and will be accepted by the Walworth County Treasurer’s Office, 100 W. Walworth, Room 103, PO Box 1001, Elkhorn, WI 53121, until 10 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 29. For a complete property listing and bidding […]