Bark is stripped from a tree from a lightning strike in the 300 block of East Geneva Street in Delavan on April 10. Public Works Director Mark Wendorf said several lightning strikes were reported around the city during thunderstorms last week. (Photo by Michael S. Hoey)
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Medix takes over Delavan Rescue Squad
Transition completed April 1 with no gap in service By Vicky Wedig and Michael S. Hoey SLN Medix Ambulance Service took over Delavan Rescue Squad operations on April 1. Officials said the transition occurred at 12:01 a.m. April 1 with no gap in service or operations. “It’s pretty much business […]
Opening of Our Voices, Our Town Art Walk ‘a success’
Nice weather played a role in a successful opening of the “Our Voices, Our Town, Art Walk” on April 5, organizers said. The Whitewater Arts Alliance, along with the Hamilton House Bed and Breakfast, Studio 84, the SweetSpot, and the Whitewater Historical Society’s Depot Museum have team up for the […]
Clean up Old World Wisconsin on April 20
Old World Wisconsin, W372 S9727 Highway 67, Eagle, will host its annual clean-up event from 7 a.m.-noon on Saturday, April 20. Individuals and groups of volunteers are invited to help rid the site of winter’s debris in preparation for the museum opening to school and adult groups on Wednesday, May […]
County to dedicate road in honor of fallen highway worker
Walworth County will name the access road that serves the County Public Works complex as “Jerry Himebauch Drive” in honor of the 19-year county highway veteran who tragically lost his life last summer while working on a county road maintenance project. Himebauch was killed July 23 after he was struck […]
Whitewater to participate in mock tornado warning
Whitewater will participate in a statewide tornado drill at 1:45 p.m. April 18. Tornado sirens will sound at 1:45 p.m. except in the case of actual inclement weather. Gov. Scott Walker has proclaimed April 15 to 19 Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin. During that […]
Whitewater episode of ‘Discover Wisconsin’ to premiere this month
Popular show shines spotlight on city while showcasing Ice Age Trail Whitewater and the Ice Age National Scenic Trail will take center stage on Discover Wisconsin with the premiere of its “Connecting Communities” episode on April 20-21. In the segment, host Emmy Fink explores the 12,000-year-old natural wonder while […]
Gas prices nearly 30 cents lower than last year
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have fallen 4.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.56 yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,112 gas outlets in Wisconsin. This compares with the national average that has fallen 5 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.52, according […]
County seeks input from residents on parks plan
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Officials within Walworth County’s Public Works department have been making the rounds this month, sharing information on the long-range plans that are in the works for green space and preservation efforts. Details are encapsulated in a series of documents known as the Park and […]
‘Fifth Street turkey’ romancing the ‘ladies’
Bird seen in area less frequently, mail delivery resumes By Vicky Wedig SLN Staff The “Fifth Street turkey” was seen Thursday morning following a few “ladies” around the neighborhood. The wild turkey, who has wandered the Fifth Street area for nearly two years, has his eye on three hens as […]
