To feature time-era skits, vintage fashion show, pig roast and a swap meet Come join the Rock-Ford A’s and Historic Downtown Sharon’s Model A Day event for what’s touted as the Midwest’s largest gathering of Model A’s. “This celebration of ‘Henry’s Lady’ traditionally hosts hundreds of Model A’s in every […]
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United Way gearing up for annual 5K
This year’s event will be on paved surfaces and avoid traffic By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer The United Way of Walworth County is gearing up for its 10th Annual Run United 5K and 1-mile walk/run on Saturday, June 22. The event was moved to a week later and there’s been […]
Lakefest to include car show, sock hop
It’s Lakefest time as Delavan Friends of the Park are set to host Lakefest 2019 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 1. The event is held at the Town of Delavan Community Park, 1220 S. Shore Dr, Delavan, and all are welcome to this free kick-off to […]
Police chief: This year’s Spring Splash ‘overall, went very well’
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A large-scale, controversial event geared toward college students occurred without a major ruckus when it returned this year, based on recent comments from the head of the Whitewater Police Department. Chief Aaron Raap provided the Whitewater Police and Fire Commission with a report on Spring Splash, […]
Thrifting for a cause
New Chapter Resale opening in Lake Geneva Shopping second-hand stores has become not only acceptable, but hip, and a new store in Lake Geneva offers another place to pick up (or drop) off gently used treasures. New Chapter Resale, N3358 Highway H, Lake Geneva, will be celebrate its grand opening […]
Working on the tracks
Whitewater intersections to close Friday for railroad upgrades The Wisconsin and Southern Railroad will be placing new tracks alongside Whitewater’s existing train tracks Friday, May 31, for future installation. Railroad staff will begin offloading tracks at Lima Center Friday morning and heading east. As the railroad approaches an intersection, it […]
Council approves conditional use permits
They’ll allow for business expansion and creation By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council approved a pair of conditional use permits and a rezone at its meeting Monday night, one that will allow for the expansion of a current business in Elkhorn and the other for the […]
‘A warm blanket from a warm heart’
WSD’s National Honor Society supports domestic violence victims By Heather Ruenz Staff writer The Wisconsin School for the Deaf National Honor Society Chapter recently sponsored a community service project to give support to victims of domestic violence. With the financial backing of Thrivent Financial in Fond du Lac, the school’s […]
Local GOP named ‘Top County’ for 2018
The Republican Party of Walworth County was recognized with the Wisconsin Award May 18 and as one of the top five counties in the state for 2018 at the State Convention of the Republican Party of Wisconsin in Oshkosh. The RPWC was also selected by the State Party Development Committee […]
Special ceremony
In honor of the addition of 200 more names to the Veterans Memorial in Sharon, American Legion Post 130 held a rededication ceremony May 18. There, members of the Legion Auxiliary (above) led those present in the singing of the National Anthem. The ceremony featured several guest speakers including […]
