Mecum Auctions is holding its inaugural Road Art Auction at the Mecum headquarters in Walworth July 17-19 featuring more than 1,000 items. The vast lineup includes a seemingly endless variety, according to the auction’s press release, populated by several different themes throughout including automobile, gas and oil, farm and […]

Donations from various local businesses help to provide new mat for Walworth Safety Town By Kellen Olshefski Editor Donations from various local businesses this year allowed Walworth Safety Town to improve upon its program this year through the purchase of eight Kettcars and a new mat to protect the school’s […]

By Rumasa Noor Staff Writer At the Walworth Joint School District 1 Board of Education meeting on June 22, Schneider Electric was awarded a contract that will allow it to carry out maintenance at school, said Interim District Administrator Pam Larson. On May 18, the School District approved to borrow […]

The Village of Sharon Police Department is holding its annual Bike Rodeo from 9 a.m. to noon this Saturday, June 27, in the back parking lot of the Sharon Police Department, 125 Plain St. Through the event, which is open to children of all ages, the department will provide area […]

Memorials dedicated to former administrator By Penny Gruetzmacher Correspondent Pamela Knorr, who served the Walworth Joint 1 School District as administrator for more than 20 years was honored with two memorials on June 3. The library at Walworth Grade School was renamed the Pamela Knorr Memorial Library and a memorial […]

Preserving Walworth’s historic downtown By Rumasa Noor Staff Writer Issues regarding Highway 14 have been the subjects of heated debates in Walworth County and Village of Walworth Plan Commission members discussed the issue at the June 15. The newest member of the plan commission, Tom Connelly, presented arguments in favor […]

The junior kindergarten class opens the May 21 “Summer Fun” concert at Walworth Grade School with their rendition of “Five Green and Speckled Frogs.” (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)

By Rumasa Noor Staff writer Walworth Joint School District 1 is planning to borrow nearly $7 million to address some of the immediate needs at the elementary and middle schools. According a press release from the district, the money is needed for maintenance projects that have been delayed for years […]

The notorious Ma Barker, played by Lisa Dousharm, of Fond du Lac, and her gang rob the bank on main street as part of an re-enactment at the June 7 Model A Day in historic downtown Sharon. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)

Police urge motorists to proceed through area with caution The 33rd annual Udder Century Invitational bicycle ride is set to roll through the Village of Sharon this Sunday, June 6. The race is sponsored by the McHenry County Bicycle Club. As a result of the ride coming through the area, […]