By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent Following the success of its most recent event, the Elkhorn Resilience Coalition is looking to continue improving and building upon its “In Conversations” series with its next event – “Overcoming Addiction,” which is scheduled for March 17. Featuring the Walworth County Drug and Alcohol Coalition, Elkhorn […]
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Get your shot
Walworth County urges residents 65+ to register for COVID-19 vaccine The Walworth County Division of Public Health is requesting all county residents age 65 and older, who are waiting for a COVID-19 vaccine, complete the vaccination registration form on the county website at www.co.walworth.wi.us. As additional vaccination groups are opening […]
Bingo with a parking lot twist
Bingo doesn’t have to be played indoors. With the COVID-19 pandemic, which has seen indoor attendance restrictions, dozens of people found a way to play Bingo outdoors Feb. 20 in the Big Foot Union High School parking lot. Parking Lot Bingo, sponsored by Big Foot Union High School, Main Street […]
Proposed smoking, vaping ordinance advances
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A first-blush reading of an ordinance prohibiting smoking and vaping near playground and skate park equipment within Whitewater green spaces has advanced after a recent narrow vote in support of the plan. The Whitewater Common Council on March 2 voted, 4-3, in support of advancing the […]
Delavan council recognizes Bradley’s, wrestlers
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Common Council recognized Bradley’s Department Store and the Delavan-Darien High School wrestling team at its meeting on Feb. 23. Mayor Ryan Schroeder honored Bradley’s with a Mayoral Proclamation recognizing the store for serving the Delavan community for 169 years. The store is thought to […]
Association funds training for cops
Police chiefs from throughout county partner to create peer support team The Walworth County Executive Law Enforcement Association recently announced it is providing $3,000 in order to fully fund a first round of training for county law enforcement personnel in peer support. WCELEA is a county law enforcement association comprised […]
The band played on
Though the annual Band O Rama event was canceled this year, that didn’t stop the music, thanks to the Elkhorn Area High School band, which presented a concert last Saturday. Band students were given tickets for their family to attend in person and the concert was live-streamed on the EAHS […]
Kikkoman Foods fire causes interim shutdown
Company officials report no injuries from Tuesday’s blaze By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Representatives of Kikkoman Foods in Walworth did not report any injuries to employees and firefighters from fire in a soy sauce production area Tuesday morning. Dan Miller, vice president of administration at Kikkoman, said in a statement […]
UW-Whitewater to offer new major in legal studies
By Kristine Zaballos Contributor Beginning in fall 2021, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will offer a major tailored to students who have their sights set on law school or careers in legal professions. The new legal studies major, housed in the Department of Political Science, includes coursework on constitutional law, gender […]
Delavan Town Board tables noise ordinance
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Town of Delavan Board tabled a noise ordinance it is considering in response to several complaints about the noise emanating from Cattails Bar and Restaurant on Feb. 16. Ongoing complaints have been coming in from the nearby residential neighborhood for months. During public comments, […]
