Emagine Entertainment is re-opening Emagine Geneva Lakes for in-theatre viewing featuring the release of two brand new movies, “Unhinged” on Aug. 21 and “The New Mutants” on Aug. 28. The new movies are the first movies to be released in theaters since COVID-19 forced the closure of theaters nationwide. In […]
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On the road
National Night Out normally features law enforcement and emergency personnel at the Walworth County Fairgrounds where members of the greater community can stop by, ask questions, get a close-up look at different tools and trucks and meet officers, EMTs, firefighters and more. Due to COVID-19, this year’s event, held Aug. […]
Elkhorn looks at possible ADA upgrades
Projects, if grant is approved, might include a senior center By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voiced support for potentially pursuing ADA projects and a possible senior center with the $1.6 million in Federal Community Development Block Grant funds at its meeting last week. No official […]
For the birds
Students in Delavan-Darien School District’s Comet Summer Camp built birds nests out of organic materials such as grass and mud. After building them, the students placed them in trees for birds to use. (Courtesy of Delavan-Darien School District)
Do you believe in magic?
Tristan Crist, Belfry are surviving amid coronavirus By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent How can you still provide family-friendly fun and entertainment indoors during a pandemic? Well, Tristan Crist Magic Theater in Lake Geneva is proving it’s not only possible, but also people can feel safe and still enjoy themselves. Rated the […]
Whitewater to delay dredging city’s lakes
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After weighing a series of pros and cons, Whitewater officials have decided to hit the pause button on a complete drawdown of both of the city’s lakes for an upcoming dredging project. The Common Council on Aug. 4 voted to delay the dredging work by a […]
Special honor
From the left: (front) Thomas Gomez had his Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Aug. 2 and was joined by the other Eagle Scouts from Boy Scout Troop 243, Will Holmes, (back) Ben Harvey, David Broga, Austin Muetzel and Matthew Harvey. The Court of Honor recognizes a Boy Scout who […]
Gateway partners with Rockwell for academy
Gateway Technical College and Rockwell Automation have partnered for an intense, 12-week Academy of Advanced Manufacturing program where students receive industry-leading training typically reserved for professionals already in the industry. This is a brilliant step in educating people about the manufacturing industry as there is a lot that goes into […]
Our Redeemer to host blood drive
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on Monday, Aug. 17 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Fellowship Hall of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Delavan. As the result of COVID 19, in accordance with the CDC guidelines, the Red Cross will be changing our normal protocols […]
Deputy recognized by Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus Mother Seton Assembly 1685 of Elkhorn recently presented Walworth County Sheriff’s Deputy Robert Schiltz with the “Thin Blue Line” flag. It was presented in honor of his service as a Walworth County Sheriff’s Deputy and Town of Burlington Police Officer, as well as his many years of […]