Delavan-Darien school district to hold special meeting to approve lease By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan-Darien School Board voted on May 13 to hold a special meeting on May 29 at 7 p.m. to allow residents of the district to vote on a lease agreement with Kristen and Marc […]
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Kikkoman goes beyond the kitchen
Joint venture leads to launch of products for skateboard enthusiasts By Heather Ruenz Staff writer Jim Romenesko, a retired journalist from Evanston, Ill. who grew up in Walworth, recently made a surprising discovery about Kikkoman Foods, which is known for its soy sauce and also makes a variety of other […]
Annual ‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign underway
To enhance public safety, law enforcement agencies across Wisconsin are patrolling in greater numbers and for longer hours, watching for unbuckled motorists. With another busy travel season getting underway, law enforcement agencies across Wisconsin are teaming up to send motorists an important safety message: buckle up – every seat, every […]
Elkhorn to be featured on Discover Wisconsin
A premier showing of ‘Postcard Perfect’ will be held June 4 By Heather Ruenz Staff writer Prior to the official airing of an upcoming episode of Discover Wisconsin that will feature Elkhorn – titled “Postcard Perfect” – a premier showing will be held at Elkhorn Area High School. “The premier […]
Farm Crawl builds on last year’s success
Three small-scale farms will again join forces to bring attention to their unique products and “hyper-local” proximity to one another. The first year brought larger numbers of visitors than expected, so the group will host the “Crawl” again on Saturday. All three farms will be open to visitors, and there […]
Palmyra Eagle Community Band opens season
It began as a gift to Mrs. Lincoln. Today it is a background prop for selling car insurance. The Statue of Liberty stands as “The lamp beside the golden door” as it welcomes all to “the last best hope on earth.” The generations that came through Ellis Island saw this […]
Food, fun and family time
Area festivals mark the start of summer The unofficial kickoff to summer begins Memorial Day weekend and there are plenty of ways to celebrate locally. From Burlington’s ChocolateFest to East Troy’s Corn and Brat Roast to Memorial Day parades and observances across the area, the weekend is full of family […]
Landlord’s rezoning request sparks housing debate in Whitewater
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A property owner’s request last week to rezone his home to accommodate University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students sparked a broader discussion about off-campus housing and the supply of existing single-family dwellings. Geoff Hale, who has owned a home at 261 Church St. for nine years, went before […]
Learn about the legends of Lake Geneva
The Wisconsin Historical Society is presenting Legends and Landmarks: A Walking Tour of Lake Geneva this summer. The $10 tours run from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 8 and 22, July 13 and 27, Aug. 10 and 24, and Sept. 14. The 90-minute guided tour will gather […]
Playground equipment at Elkhorn park to be replaced
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent City of Elkhorn councilmembers voted 5-0 May 13 in favor of removing the current playground equipment at Elkhorn’s Rotary Park soccer complex and replacing it with modular equipment at a cost that is not to exceed $10,000. According to a memo from City Administrator Sam Tapson, […]
