The Delavan Lions Club’s 58th Annual Dinner, featuring corned beef and cabbage and baked chicken, was held March 14 at The Village Supper Club. It featured two serving lines and followed CDC guidelines for social distancing; there were also carryout and curbside options available. Helping out at one of the […]
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Elkhorn Area Women’s Club to host fundraiser
The Elkhorn Area Women’s Club is finally back to business and recently announced it will hold a fundraising event April 1 through April 24. It will feature an online option as well as in-person events at two downtown businesses. One part of the fundraiser will be on online auction featuring […]
City of Delavan hires new administrator
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Common Council unanimously approved hiring Brian Wilson as the new City Administrator on March 2. He will begin his duties on April 26, a few days following the retirement of current administrator Denise Pieroni. “From the interview process, it was clear that Brian […]
Elkhorn FFA recaps successful year
By Marra Andreas Contributor The Elkhorn FFA Alumni and Supporters recently held their first meeting of the year where a recap of 2020 was shared and deemed successful, despite challenges brought on by the pandemic. The group features parents, community members, local business owners and past FFA members that […]
Feed the Bus
The East Troy Lions teamed up with Boy Scout Troop and Cub Scout Pack 92 March 13 and 14 in a Feed the Bus event for the East Troy Food Pantry. The groups collected 4,542 pounds of food and $1,300 that was delivered to the pantry Sunday afternoon with the […]
Furry anniversary
The Pet Gourmet-Flagship Store, 541 Kenosha Street in Walworth, celebrated its first anniversary on Saturday, March 13. The event featured about 40 dogs with their owners visiting the establishment and included popcorn, candy and beverages for customers while dogs received treats. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)
March of the cranes
Sandhill Cranes have returned to the area with a reminder that spring is on its way, despite the temporary return of winter earlier this week. The majestic birds make their way back to Wisconsin in March after spending the winter months in Florida. Cranes choose a mate as early as […]
Gas main struck
City of Delavan Fire Department members respond to a gas main being struck on Balsam Court in Delavan on March 4. According to Delavan Fire Chief Tim O’Neill, paramedic and fire department members assisted WE Energies workers on scene, including treating one WE Energies employee who was injured. O’Neill said […]
Whitewater kids to present virtual play
The presentation focuses on ‘life in a quarantine’ By Tom Ganser Correspondent Many people have likely been wondering how others have been handling their time in quarantine. An upcoming production of “10 Ways to Survive Life in a Quarantine,” will offer a variety of ideas, in a message by local […]
Homelessness numbers may rise
WUSD officials say end of moratorium could lead to increase By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Year-over-year, the number of homeless students attending the Whitewater Unified School District has decreased. But there’s a glaring caveat to the data, officials say, and could change this spring. Wisconsin’s moratorium on property owners evicting renters […]
