The Summer Elks Players (grades 6 through 9) recently took to the stage in the James A. Wehner Auditorium at Elkhorn Area High School to perform “Annie Jr.” Overseeing the play were Matthew Remus and Lisa Dettmann-Webb with assistance from Paris Barker, Devin Larmay and student directors Alana Gerhardt and […]
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Delavan Common Council approves annexation
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan Common Council approved the annexation of 273 acres of land along the north side of State Highway 50, the south side of Mound Road and the west side of County Highway F in the Town of Delavan on July 20. The owner of […]
Sounds of summer
The 10th anniversary of the Savory Sounds concert series, presented by the Whitewater Arts Alliance at the Cultural Arts Center near the Birge Fountain, has wrapped up for 2021. Shown performing at the July 22 event is Tapestry: Acoustic Folk Quintinet. The food vendor for that day was The Sweet […]
Community rallies around critically injured deputy
Officer struck while preparing to deploy tire deflation device SLN staff A Walworth County Sheriff’s Deputy faces a “long and arduous” road to recovery after being struck by a fleeing vehicle he was attempting to stop early Sunday morning. Wayne Blanchard, a 20-plus-year veteran of the department, suffered injuries that […]
Open Arms celebrates its volunteers
Led by committee co-chairs, Linda Franz and Wenda Shereos, the Open Arms Free Clinic’s annual volunteer appreciation event was a celebration like no other, according to organizers. The July 21, in-person gathering of board members, volunteers and staff elevated the spirit of Open Arms to a new level, according to […]
Lane’s Way to honor hometown hero
Recipient will be recognized at car, truck and tractor show By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer Lane’s Way will host its 2nd annual event later this summer and is expanding the car and truck show to include semi trucks and antique tractors. It will be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. […]
Parade of thanks
An antique and classic boat parade on Delavan Lake July 17 was organized to show appreciation to nurses and first responders who worked through the pandemic and to military, according to Gary Huge, whose family sponsored the event along with The Inn Between and the Delavan Boat Shed. See more […]
Keeping the Whitewater Aquatic Center afloat
New long-term agreement will be in place for five years By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The two local government entities jointly operating the Whitewater Aquatic and Fitness Center have inked a new long-term agreement with the hopes of addressing a persistent issue – an ongoing budget deficit for the amenity. The […]
Champs, once again
The unbeaten Big Foot Bats seventh and eighth grade softball team won the 2021 Quad County End of Season Tournament with a July 19 defeat of second-ranked Lakeland Blue Jays on a 7-2 decision. The Bats, which finished with a 16-0 conference record, captured the title in the brand new […]
Village of Darien sewer rate to increase by 5%
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Village of Darien board approved raising the sewer rate in the village by five percent at last week’s meeting. The board had previously approved the rate increase as part of the 2021 budget but it had not yet been implemented. Village Administrator Lindsey Peterson […]
