By Jason Arndt Staff Writer A divided Town of Spring Prairie Planning Commission recommended approval of a proposed and sharply contested gravel pit at a Jan. 16 meeting. The recommendations came on 3-2 vote and includes rezoning three parcels from A-1 Agriculture to M-3 Mineral Extraction District as well as […]
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Cool party
At the Fontana Fire and Rescue Department’s annual Ice Party Gone Wild last Saturday, held at the Abbey Harbor in Fontana, the Big Al Wetzel Band provides entertainment. See more photos in the Jan. 24 Times/Reporter. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)
This year’s Winterfest aims for winter wonderland status
There are plenty of winter events, winter adventures and winter carnivals in Wisconsin, but what makes a winter festival an honest to goodness winter wonderland? The answer comes from the organizers of this year’s Winterfest in Lake Geneva, where the national snow sculpting champions will be crowned, bonfires and s’mores […]
Elkhorn looks to update facility use agreement
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn is looking to update its joint facility use agreement with the Elkhorn Area School District. The agreement, which spells out the terms of shared use for City and EASD facilities between the school district and City Parks and Recreation programming, has been […]
Walworth County rockin’ the barns again
By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer It’s been more than two years since the Walworth County Fairgrounds, under the direction of general manager, Larry Gaffey, created a concert series named, fittingly, Rock the Barns. Gaffey said at the time he is always looking for new ways to raise money for upkeep […]
Former newspaper GM pleads guilty to theft
Jensen ordered to pay $274,000, serve probation Cynthia R. Jensen, 56, of Kingston, Illinois, pleaded guilty to a felony theft charge in Walworth County Circuit Court on Jan. 10. The former general manager of Southern Lakes Newspapers and Southern Lakes Publishing, Delavan, made a $250,000 restitution payment at the court […]
Holiday display helps several organizations
Santa Cause’s Christmas Tree Festival teams up with charities The 4th Annual Charities of Christmas Tree Festival, held at Gage Marine’s Winter Harbor in Williams Bay, wrapped up Jan. 4 and was once again an overwhelming success, according to organizers. Nancy Waspi, coordinator of the event, said the exact amount […]
Public meeting set for Highway 14 project
Open house event will include discussion of design plans The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is hosting a Public Involvement Meeting to discuss the proposed improvements along Highway 14, from I-43 to County K. Slated 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 23, the meeting will be held at the Darien Village […]
Bringing some pep
The Big Foot Pep Band performs at the Jan. 10 Chiefs basketball game against Clinton. Band members in the stands included, from the left: (front) Austin Buchholz, Lindsey McIntyre, McKinley Boyle, Delilah Payton, Olivia Freitag, (row No. 2) MayLin Freitag, Amanda Leek, Liam Gerard, Jocelyn Arnold, Faith Long, John McHugh. […]
Honoring those who get the kids home
The Whitewater Unified School District on Jan. 9 honored some folks who often fly under the radar, its bus drivers from Nelson Bus Service and crossing guards. Those who drive buses are Brea Stiglitz, Ken Havlovick, Deb Kahn, Kevin Snow, Karl Ludeman, Bruce Parker, Wil Kingery, David Beck, Debbie Aceves, […]
