By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan-Darien School Board decided not to video record or live stream its meetings on Monday night. The overall cost versus the expected low usage of the service was the deciding factor for the board. The issue came up during the June board meeting in […]
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Hoopin’ with a lot of heart
Former Elks support MACC Fund for all-star game By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer Recent Elkhorn Area High School graduates Luke and Vince Umnus participated in the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association’s All-Star game. But the two are stars in more ways than one thanks to their efforts and the support of […]
Cool locations open at UW-Whitewater during heat wave
Whitewater and Rock County campuses offer respite from the high temperatures The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Walworth and Rock counties for Thursday and Friday, with temperatures in the 90s and heat index values in the 100s. Community members are invited to escape the heat in […]
Whitewater seeks new economic development director
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent On the heels of a recent high-level departure, Whitewater officials are in the midst of seeking candidates to head up economic development activities within the city. City Manager Cameron Clapper met with the board of directors of the Whitewater Community Development Authority on June 27 and […]
Making it rain
At the July 4 parade in Delavan, members of the Delavan-Darien Dolphins swim team keep onlookers cool with sprays of water. Following the parade downtown, the celebration continued at Phoenix Park with a reenactment and live music. See more photos in the July 11 Delavan Enterprise. (Dave Dresdow photo)
Local historian returning for program series
The Walworth County Historical Society will bring back local historian, Jim Gibbons for a series of programs. All four of the programs will be held on Thursdays at 3 p.m. at Heritage Hall in Elkhorn. The first program, slated for July 18, is titled “The Mighty Mississippi River.” It will […]
Genoa City police receive Purple Angel Award
The Genoa City Police Department headed by Police Chief Joseph Balog on June 24 was added to the growing listings of first responders, churches and organizations earning the Purple Angel Award in Walworth County. The Purple Angel is an international symbol that is recognized as a place where people with […]
Man charged with stealing ambulance
A Whitewater man is charged with taking and driving an ambulance from the Whitewater Police Department and crashing it while drunk. Andrew Allen Dufek, 21, was charged July 2 in Walworth County Circuit Court with burglary of a building or dwelling and operating a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent. […]
Keepin’ cool
Onlookers along the parade route in Sharon on July 4 welcome the cool water being sprayed on them. Hundreds of people lined the streets in the village for the annual parade, followed by a variety of activities at the park. (Photo courtesy Dietrich Studio and Gallery)
Fair seeks outstanding senior applicants
The Walworth County Fairgrounds is seeking applicants in the Walworth County community for its 2019 Walworth County Fair Outstanding Senior Citizen Awards. Every year, Walworth County recognizes five senior citizens for being outstanding within their community. Nominees must be 62 years old by Aug. 28 of this year, Walworth County […]
