By Tom Ganser Correspondent On Oct. 4, Whitewater’s 30th CROP Hunger Walk was staged as a “drop-off/drive-thru” in response to the pandemic. Donations and non-perishable food items were delivered to the Starin Park parking lot, where Whitewater CROP Hunger Walk Committee members, wearing masks, were present to collect the donations. […]
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WUSD to resume in-person board meetings
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Plans are in motion for the Whitewater Unified School Board to resume limited in-person meetings after a robust discussion on the merits and drawbacks of doing so amid COVID-19. WUSD officials have been solely meeting virtually since this spring, when lockdowns were imposed as the novel […]
Specialty stores work to make shoppers comfortable
By Tracy Ouellette Staff Writer With the coronavirus pandemic still raging through the country and cases rising rapidly in the Midwest, area shops are finding new ways to attract customers and keep them safe. Karin Bennette, owner of Cornerstone Shop and Gallery in Lake Geneva, said the biggest advantage she […]
Demerit points assessed to Elkhorn bars
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The Elkhorn Legislative and Regulatory Committee voted 2-0 in favor of assessing the Jury Room, Sports Page Barr and Moy’s Restaurant with 75 alcohol license demerit points each at its meeting Monday night. Elkhorn Police Chief Joel Christensen said that all of the alcohol violations happened […]
Turtles and snakes, oh my!
David Stokes, an environmental educator, delivers a fun-filled presentation to community during the inaugural “Family Fun Night” at Cravath Lakefront Park’s new amphitheater in Whitewater. He uses live creatures – including this 32-year-old snapping turtle – animal artifacts, and songs and short stories to create an interactive experience. (Tom […]
Town of Delavan concerned about manure injection
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Town of Delavan Lake Committee has sent a letter to the Walworth County Land Use and Resource Management department asking for better communication with the town. Town Supervisor Mary Knipper, also Chairman of the Lake Committee, asked for authorization from the Town Board on […]
Dementia Friendly group to meet
The Dementia Friendly Community Initiative of Walworth County group is in the process of recruiting additional members and encourages anyone interested in learning more, attend next week’s meeting. The meeting will be held Thursday, Oct. 8 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the A.D.R.C. building, 1910 County Road NN, Elkhorn, […]
School spirit on display
The Big Foot High School student council recently held a fundraiser allowing seniors to donate $20 to paint their parking space. They had to submit their design for approval and bought their own paint. Trinity Tofel painted her parking spot outside the high school with what she calls Trini-opoly. She […]
Thank you lunch
From the left: Delavan American Legion Post 95 members Bill Carlson, Paul Rausch, Steve Yardley, Delavan Mayor Ryan Schroeder, Len Hahn and Brian Balsewicz help out at a special appreciation lunch for first responders and essential workers Sept. 26 at Veterans Park. See more photos in the Oct. 1 Delavan […]
Sheriff reiterates face mask stance
Walworth County Sheriff Kurt Picknell again last week said the department will not be responding to complaints of individuals suspected of violating Gov. Tony Ever’s extended face mask mandate, nor take any direct law enforcement action as it relates specifically to the governor’s face covering mandate. “Consistent with our understanding […]
