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News from throughout Walworth County

Delavan

Agreement approved for Delavan street projects

Baxter and Woodman to provide engineering services By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan Common Council approved a memorandum of understanding with Baxter and Woodman recently for engineering services related to proposed 2021 street improvement projects in the city. The council approved $31,000 for engineering design work and another $12,200 […]

Elkhorn

Talents on display

The annual Mr. Elk contest is a fundraiser for the Elkhorn Area High School forensics program. Contestants in this year’s event were, from the left: (front row) Dwayne Arnold, 9th grade; Jusiah Nelson, 9th grade; Mitch Falcon, 11th grade; (back) Randy Jacobs, 10th grade; Mr. Elk 2021 – Matt Franz, […]

Whitewater

WMS Slot Car Club starting to roll

By Tom Ganser Correspondent An after school gathering of Whitewater Middle School Slot Car Club members last week bubbled with excitement, engagement and the fun of a “hands-on” activity that requires nothing along the lines of a cellphone, tablet or digital game console. In describing the experience of slot car […]

Delavan

Early morning call

The Delavan Fire Department responds to a call at Strategic Materials around 4:30 a.m., Jan. 28, after employees reported a fire in a piece of recycling separation machinery, according to Fire Chief Tim O’Neill. He said Strategic staff did a good job activating the sprinkler system that was put in […]

Elkhorn

Smile, you’re on EAHS

School’s Broadcasting Club steps up its livestreams of events By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer At a time when staying connected can be quite a challenge, the Elkhorn Area High School Broadcasting Club is not only succeeding but growing by leaps and bounds. Gina Rand, a computer specialist for the Elkhorn […]

Elkhorn

Elkhorn council approves order for roads

The $2.6 million project would retain rural design and more By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent After hearing about a feasibility study conducted on the Green Acres and Oakwood subdivision roadways, the City of Elkhorn Common Council voted unanimously in favor of a task order that will allow Kapur to begin the […]

Whitewater

Whitewater PD eligible to apply for grants

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After receiving a specific certification from higher-up authorities, the Whitewater Police Department could be privy to grants in the coming years to fortify specific programs within the community. But the certification, according to officials, is just one of multiple steps and, at this point, does not […]