By Edwin Scherzer Correspondant Living within a home’s four walls and roof can provide a sense of comfort. So doubling that number should add an extra sense of well-being, right? Occupants and historical preservationists of octagonal homes certainly think so. Born more than two centuries ago, octagonal design was pursued by […]
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2016 Farm Technology Days informational meeting slated
Family farms interested in hosting the 2016 Farm Technology Days in Walworth County may attend an informational meeting on Thursday, Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. in Room 214 of the Government Building, 100 W Walworth Street in Elkhorn. Potential host farm members will be able to ask questions of the […]
Darien considers industrial park site for new fire station
By Vicky Wedig Editor The town and village of Darien are considering a site in the Darien industrial park for their new fire station and rescue squad building. The municipalities were considering a village-owned lot in front of West Park on Madison Street near the existing fire station. The new […]
Labor Day troop rally to be held at Walworth County Fair
The 444th weekly Support Our Troops Rally will be held at 11 a.m. on Labor Day Monday, Sept. 2 at the Park Stage (near the Log Cabin) during the Walworth County Fair. Every Monday morning since Nov. 29, 2004, a rally has been held at the Government Center on the […]
Oak Ridge Boys to bring 40th anniversary tour to Walworth County Fair
40 years and still having fun By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the group’s current line-up, the Oak Ridge Boys is set to take the stage Aug. 30 at the Walworth County Fair. Featuring Richard Sterban, 70, Duane Allen, 70, Joe Bonsall, 65, and William Lee […]
Badger educator named Ag Teacher of the Year
Badger High School teacher Candice Olson received the Agriscience Teacher of the Year award from the Wisconsin Association of Agricultural Educators. Olson received the award June 26 at the Wisconsin Association of Agricultural Educators professional development conference in Green Bay. The National Agriscience Teacher of the Year award recognizes teachers […]
Village to build path around West Park
By Vicky Wedig Editor The Village of Darien expects to learn Friday how much it will cost to install a walking path around West Park. The village requested proposals from companies to create a nearly mile-long crushed-limestone path around the park and plans to open bids for the project Friday, […]
County cooling centers open
Here’s a list of cooling centers in Walworth County, provided by the Walworth County Public Health Department. During the extended heat wave, people without air conditioning can spend time during the day–and in some cases, part of the evening–in these places to get some relief. Call for hours and more […]
Webster House to display veterans’ memorabilia
Doris Reinke, president of the Walworth County Historical Society, has announced that space is being made available in Heritage Hall, across Washington Street from Webster House to display military memorabilia from World War I through the current wars and conflicts. Initially, a room with approximately 600 square feet of space […]
Emerald Ash Borer now in Town of Lafayette
The Town of Lafayette has been added to the list of communities where the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has confirmed the presence of Emerald Ash Borers. The insect was discovered in the Town of Lafayette on Aug. 1. Walworth County was previously under quarantine, and the […]
