By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan Common Council recently approved a new policy that will allow residents to apply for a credit to their sewer bill for one-time leaks or other unintended water usages that do not result in a discharge of water into the sanitary sewer system. The […]
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News from throughout Walworth County
First crop of the year
Walworth County Food Pantry harvests fresh greens – inside While southern Wisconsin was getting buried in spring snow, volunteers at the Walworth County Food and Diaper Bank were harvesting their first crop of fresh greens in spite of the weather. Pantry volunteers then prepared fresh salads for patrons thanks to […]
Whitewater Council gives green light to scooters
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A new transportation option is entering Whitewater after city officials have signed off on an agreement with an electric scooter company. Bird Rides Inc., one in a growing fleet of companies hoping to harness the app-based culture with electric scooter rentals, will enter into a pilot […]
Never forget
On Memorial Day, events took place throughout the area including at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Elkhorn, where members of American Legion Post 45 and VFW Memorial Post 6375 led a ceremony. Coverage from area events can be found in June 3-4 Southern Lakes Newspapers’ publications. (Dave Dresdow photo)
Safari Lake Geneva ushers in giraffe experience
For the first time in its history, Safari Lake Geneva is now home to giraffes. The safari adventure recently acquired the animals as a way to highlight the alarming decline in giraffe populations across Africa, according to Safari staff. Maggie Madden, the park’s director of science and education, said having […]
Vehicle crashes into restaurant
Delavan Fire and Rescue Department personnel were called out last Sunday night around 9 p.m. when a vehicle drove into the China 1 restaurant, which is located at 1807 E. Geneva St. Two people had to be extricated from the vehicle but no further details on their conditions were provided. […]
Whitewater district removes mask mandate
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Whitewater students will cap off the final weeks of the school year without a mask mandate in classrooms and outdoor settings. The decision was reached after vocal parents pleaded with the School Board to loosen restrictions. About a dozen parents weighed in on the hot-button topic […]
Historical society purchases city hall
It will house a resource center, exhibition space and more, reps say By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The Elkhorn Common Council voted unanimously in favor of selling Elkhorn City Hall to the Walworth County Historical Society at its May 3 meeting. The $1 sale of the city hall building, at 9 […]
Town of Delavan election complaints resolved
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Several election complaints were filed by Town of Delavan Board members against each other in the weeks and days leading up to the April 6 election. The Wisconsin Ethics Commission and the Walworth County District Attorney’s office have now both issued rulings on those complaints. […]
Royal night
Big Foot Union High School celebrated its prom Sunday, which welcomed more than 120 juniors and seniors as guests, according to school officials. Held at The Abbey Resort, it was themed “An Evening Under the Stars” and featured a dinner in the ballroom followed by music, s’mores and more. Students […]
