In-person balloting opens at 7 a.m. Although many have already cast their votes via absentee ballots or early in-person voting, Tuesday represents the final chance for voters to have their say in the contentious, pandemic-tinged election of 2020. Polls in all local communities will open at 7 a.m. and close […]
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County responds to rising COVID-19 cases
Public Health Dept. implements crisis standards of practice for contact tracing Health Officer Erica Bergstrom announced Friday afternoon the Walworth County Public Health Department has implemented Crisis Standards of Practice in response to the growing number of COVID-19 cases in Walworth County. During the past two weeks, nearly 600 new […]
Haunted Farm Trail a fun fundraiser
Peach Tree Organic Gardens, 2609 Highway O South, Delavan, is hosting a Haunted Farm Trail, tonight, Oct. 30 from dusk until 9 p.m., which is when the last tour will be allowed. The trail will feature students from Williams Bay High School, Badger High School, Turtle Creek Elementary and Darien […]
Voters will need patience waiting for election results
State commission provides advice for voters The Wisconsin Elections Commission is asking voters to be patient in waiting for election results on Tuesday. Because of the relatively high number of absentee ballots in the election, local clerks may need additional time to complete their tallies, according to the commission. “If […]
Trunk or treat
Big Foot Recreation’s Trunk or Treat event last Saturday brought kids of all ages out for treats, games and more. Fisher and Gavin Connolly, 4-year-old cousins, stop by the FFA area where they held out their “hands” for treats, which opened into their bags. See more photos in the Oct. […]
Whitewater’s ‘White Elephant building’ could be overhauled
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A high-profile building in the heart of Whitewater could soon receive a refresh in a plan that could include a matching grant from the state. The Common Council on Oct. 20 voted unanimously in favor of a resolution that gives city officials the authority to submit […]
Fall fun
Among the many features at Lake Lawn Resort’s Oktoberfest event Oct. 17 were wagon rides throughout the grounds, scarecrows lining the sidewalk, and a pumpkin patch. There was also a contest to guess the weight of a large pumpkin, an area for pumpkin decorating and a variety of other family […]
Embracing epilepsy
Area student-athlete looks to help others By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Dillyn Ivey is an intimidating and imposing presence on the volleyball and basketball courts. Ivey, an Elkhorn Area High School senior, stands 6-foot-4 and even strikes fear in some of her closest volleyball teammates such as junior Macy Rocha. […]
School earns ‘grief sensitive’ designation
Walworth Jt. School District #1 has been designated a “Grief-Sensitive School” by the New York Life Foundation, receiving a $500 grant to help create a bereavement support plan and encourage ongoing staff development as part of the national Grief-Sensitive Schools Initiative. Schools confront issues of grief and loss every day: […]
Palmyra Public Safety awarded for innovate approach
The Wisconsin Policy Forum, a nonpartisan and nonprofit independent research group, announced its 2020 Salute to Local Government award winners, including the Palmyra Public Safety Department in Jefferson County. “We are pleased to honor a very deserving group of governments and public sector leaders for their innovation, collaboration, and excellence, […]
