At Elkhorn Ribfest, held July 15 through July 18 at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, a slew of barbecue rib competitors and other food vendors were part of the draw for a crowd throughout much of the four-day festival. Ribfest also featured live entertainment, carnival rides and a variety of vendors. […]
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Delavan-Darien district doing well financially
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan-Darien School District showed signs of financial strength at its July 12 school board meeting. The board put more money toward a newly established building and grounds fund and saved money on a new busing contract. The board approved setting up a Fund 46 […]
United Way awards $120K in grants
Walworth County continues to fight and recover from a trying year and, according to Tammy Dunn, Executive Director of the United Way of Walworth County, many are still struggling. “We have seen an increase in food insecurity, loss of income and housing, declining health, rising substance abuse, violence and unrest. […]
Town of Delavan Board votes against TID
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Town of Delavan board voted to abandon plans to form a tax incremental district in the town that would move the proposed Shodeen development known as Shores of Delavan Lake closer to reality on July 6. Supervisor Katherine Gaulke was the only supervisor to […]
Nature hike to be held at area conservancy
Ho-Chunk Nation rep to discuss white deer; event will also offer firefly gazing A walk at dusk at the Adam Birding Conservancy in Whitewater will offer participants the opportunity to hear from a Ho-Chunk tribal representative about white deer and also learn about different firefly species. The free walk will […]
Getzen Street water main to be replaced
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted 6-0 in favor of approving a task order for the replacement of the Getzen Street water main at its July 6 meeting. At the meeting, Utility Director John Murphy said the city had been waiting to replace the water […]
Cruisin’ at the park
The Cruisin’ Car Show at Phoenix Park featured hot rods, food, drinks, live entertainment and more. In between wandering throughout the park to get a close up look at the classic vehicles on site, many guests spent time showing off their dance moves to music by the Dirty Fishnet Stockings. […]
‘Hard to fill’ positions a challenge
WUSD officials consider sweeteners to encourage applicants By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Labor-related challenges have impacted the Whitewater Unified School District as officials are considering added incentives to hopefully increase the applicant pool for positions that have drawn few candidates. Superintendent Caroline Pate-Hefty discussed with the School Board some of the […]
Balancing act
The Southern Wakes United Water Ski Show Team performs on Elkhorn Lake in Babe Mann Park at a recent show. Upcoming shows include: Lauderdale Landing – Friday, July 23, at 6 p.m.; Scenic Ridge Campground on Whitewater Lake – July 31, at 7 p.m.; and Elkhorn Lake in Babe Mann […]
Federal officials declare area drought disaster
Local farmers are now eligible for assistance By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The United States Department of Agriculture designated three southeast Wisconsin counties as primary natural disaster areas because of persistent drought conditions. USDA Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack informed Gov. Tony Evers of the disaster declaration in late June. It […]
