By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Delavan-Darien School District fifth-graders scored average and one step away from above average on standardized testing conducted last year, according to Director of Instruction Cora Rund. Rund presented the findings to the Delavan-Darien School board Monday. Rund said the fifth-grade students and students from lower […]
News
News from throughout Walworth County
Lake Lawn battles oak wilt disease
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Lake Lawn Resort is fighting a threat to what it considers one of its property’s largest physical assets – its stately oak trees. Oak trees on the property have contracted oak wilt disease – a vascular fungal disease common among certain types of oak trees […]
Venetian Fest to run through Sunday
The 51st annual Venetian Festival began Wednesday and will run through Sunday at Flat Iron, Seminary and Library parks in Lake Geneva. The event is created and sponsored by The Lake Geneva Jaycees since 1962. Venetian Fest runs from 5 p.m. to midnight Wednesday through Friday and noon to midnight […]
Closing of Elkhorn’s Two Seasons bowling center brings the end of an era
By Kellen Olshefski Staff writer For Bruce Kudick, though it may be tough, moving on after running Elkhorn’s only bowling facility for 25 years is something he just needs to do. Kudick, who took over Two Seasons Bowl officially in 1989, worked previously as a photographer, shooting weddings, portraits and […]
Golf outing to raise funds for SMILES
Special Methods in Learning Equine Skills will have a golf outing Sept. 11 at Evergreen Golf Club in Elkhorn to raise funds for the Darien therapeutic riding center. The event feature 18 rounds of golf on the championship course. It will include lunch and special events to test every level […]
22nd Infantry marches through Carolinas
Civil War: the fourth year – Jan. 1, 1865, to March 23, 1865 By Andrew W. Johnson Contributor In the closing days of 1864, Company D of the 22nd Wisconsin Infantry Regiment, found itself in Savannah, Ga., as part of Union Gen. William T. Sherman’s great army, immediately following […]
Senator’s mobile office to visit Genoa City
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, will have mobile office hours in Genoa City on Tuesday. Johnson’s staff will meet with constituents who need assistance with a federal agency or regarding other federal matters at the Genoa City Village Hall, 715 Walworth St., from 2 to 3 p.m.
Child advocacy center takes on child abuse
Newly christened Tree House a key part of healing process By Tyler Lamb Editor It’s the latest chapter in the continuing mission of helping abused children in Walworth County. The Walworth County Alliance for Children recently held a grand opening for its Tree House, located at W4063 County Highway NN, […]
Toppers names Schneider Manager of the Year
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Over the years, Chris Schneider has worked an assortment of jobs – from a bike mechanic to a pizza deliveryman and manager. Regardless of the venue and task, Schneider emphatically says he puts his heart into his work. Schneider, who up until recently was a Whitewater […]
Lakeland Players holding ‘Rocky Horror’ auditions
Lakeland Players will hold auditions for adults 18 and older for the musical “Rocky Horror Show” at 7 p.m. on Sunday and Monday, Sept. 8 and 9, at the Walworth County Performing Arts Center, 15 W. Walworth St. Call Barry at (847) 462-9118 to schedule a 10-minute singing audition. Prepare […]
