UWW lecturer finding ways to cope with COVID-19 Sometimes the right perspective is all that matters. Kate Prange, a lecturer in the departments of Art and Design and Media Arts and Game Design at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater said she doesn’t mind adapting to remote learning. “I believe that online […]
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Outbreaks reported at facilities in county
Birds Eye Foods, two nursing homes battling COVID-19 By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer Birds Eye Foods is the first company in Walworth County known to have an outbreak of the coronavirus. The food processing plant had about 20 employees test positive for COVID-19 as of last weekend, according to a […]
Alzheimer’s Association offers free virtual services
While the COVID-19 pandemic threatens the health of millions in this country and around the world, the novel coronavirus presents unique challenges for more than 5 million Americans, including 120,000 in Wisconsin, living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. The Alzheimer’s Association, Wisconsin Chapter is offering free virtual (phone and webinar) […]
Delavan-Darien School District stays ahead of the curve
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan-Darien School District hit the ground running when COVID-19 shuttered schools across Wisconsin and continues to move forward in educating and providing food for its students. Administrator Jill Sorbie surveyed the landscape ahead of Governor Tony Evers closing schools and prepared the district for […]
Whitewater Unified officials navigate COVID-19 unknowns
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent As with most organizations and businesses, officials from the Whitewater Unified School District say they are trying to navigate the unknowns linked to COVID-19. While the coronavirus has upended traditional classroom learning with the rollout of a virtual model, Matthew Sylvester-Knudtson, director of business services with […]
Students honored by Daughters of the American Revolution
The Samuel Phoenix Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently recognized three outstanding senior high school students and seven middle school students as Good Citizens. The students, who were selected based on qualities of leadership, dependability, service and patriotism, were honored in a special ceremony at Geneva Lake […]
UW-Extension celebrates master gardener volunteers
Each year, master gardener volunteers donate their time, energy and expertise to make their communities a better place to live. The University of Wisconsin – Division of Extension would like to take this opportunity to recognize master gardeners’ service and commitment to our communities during National Volunteer Week, April 19 […]
Changes announced for Alice in Dairyland finals
Due to challenges posed by the COVID-19 public health emergency, the upcoming Alice in Dairyland Finals are facing several significant changes including date, format and location. The 73rd Alice in Dairyland Finals will now occur over two days, June 19 and 20. To maintain appropriate social distancing, those events will […]
National Guard assists with election
Citizen Soldiers, Airmen mobilized to active duty as poll workers By Capt. Joe Trovato Contributor More than 2,400 Citizen Soldiers and Airmen from the Wisconsin National Guard mobilized to state active duty to serve as poll workers at polling stations across the state during Wisconsin’s April 7 election. The Guard […]
Santa Cause raises $100,000 for local charities
The fourth annual Santa Cause Tree Festival was held Nov. 29 through Jan. 4 in Williams Bay. This season $100,000 was raised for the Charities of Christmas from the tree festival Freezin’ for a Reason, and sponsorships, with the checks sent out in early April. The Charities of Christmas consist […]