Complete news coverage of Walworth County from Southern Lakes Newspapers
Monday, November 25, 2024
News from throughout Walworth County
The leaves are changing, cooler weather has rolled in, and numerous volunteers, contractors and local businesses have been working with Habitat for Humanity in Walworth County to create a home for a local family. Progress has continued as the Habitat home located at W850 Myrtle Road in Bloomfield. The project […]
Lighted drive-thru planned for Dec. 4 By Tracy Ouellette Staff Writer With a bit of inspiration and the help of several area organizations, Walworth County will have a new holiday event this season. The Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce, United Way of Walworth County and the Walworth County Food and […]
Event space in former bank aims for high end By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer When a person has a dream and not only a clear vision of how to make it happen but what it will look like once the goal is reached, there’s likely very little that can get […]
Cop writes about unsolved deaths (and adds a little conspiracy) By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer Erik Voss didn’t plan on becoming a cop but a ride along with an officer when he was in high school swayed him as he had planned to become a history teacher. He’s found a […]
Aaron Nieuwenhuis holds up items for bid while auctioneer Terry Schmaling works the crowd Nov. 7 at Delavan Christian School’s Annual Benefit Auction, “2020 Love One Another.” More than 775 items were donated to the event that raised approximately $60,000. The fundraiser featured live and silent auctions and there was […]
Virtual learning in place until at least Nov. 30 By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Darien Elementary School closed on Nov. 11 and will not re-open until Nov. 30 because of a possible exposure to COVID-19 as well as staffing issues. A letter was sent home to parents explaining the need […]
Board OKs activities, but pandemic may interfere By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan-Darien School Board spent the bulk of its meeting last week discussing whether or not to move forward with the winter sports seasons. The board voted 6-1 to do so but even those who voted in favor […]
She teaches Science, Agri-Science at Big Foot Union High School Lisa Konkel was recently honored as the Wisconsin Rural Teacher of the Year by the Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping address challenges faced by rural school districts. The honor was announced at the Alliance’s annual […]
Plans for holiday season include tree lighting, Let It Glow and parade By Kate Abbe Contributor Tim Carson entered the Elkhorn Chamber office, and with a shrug and a smile, he unveiled the 2020 Christmas Card Town’s newest addition. Titled, “He’s Making a List and Checking it Twice,” Carson had […]
Through the generosity of Tom and Bonnie McQueen of White Swan Pewter, the Friends of Aram Public Library in Delavan have the opportunity to bring community members what they’re describing as a stunning array of finely-crafted pewter ornaments just in time for the holidays. From now through December – while […]
