Summer is in full swing on Geneva Lake with picturesque views and cool waters to battle the July heat. Temperatures soared late last week and over the weekend, bringing severe weather on Saturday. This weekend looks to be similar with the thermometer expected to climb into the 90s by Saturday […]
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Walworth fair canceled as COVID threat rises
Officials plan to host youth competitions, animal sale Walworth County, one of few holdouts in the state still planning to host a fair this summer, announced on Thursday it will bow out as the threat of COVID-19 grows. The Walworth County Agricultural Society board voted Wednesday to cancel the 171st […]
Whitewater officials make racial justice pledge
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With promises of reviewing protocol within the Whitewater Police Department and other functions of local municipal government, city officials recently went on record in support of racial justice. Council President Lynn Binnie recently introduced a resolution in support of fostering an environment promoting racial equity. Binnie’s […]
Habitat for Humanity begins build
Walworth County project leaders seeking volunteers Habitat for Humanity in Walworth County announced late last week that the many months of planning, design, soliciting bids, and negotiating are coming to fruition. Despite the coronavirus, critical contractors have been stepping forth and moving dirt on the site, which is in Bloomfield. […]
Elkhorn approves fire department referendum question
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted 5-0 in favor of approving a $1.66 million referendum question recently that will appear on the Nov. 3 election ballot to ensure full-time staffing levels for Elkhorn’s fire and EMS services. Staffing levels at the volunteer-based department have long […]
Service with a smile
Members of the Elkhorn Police Department – and some of their family and friends that have proven to be dedicated helpers – grill and serve up a variety of food to hungry fans that stopped by for lunch at the Brat Hut outside Frank’s Piggly Wiggly. From the left: Helping […]
Man says he saw Beast of Bray Road in Lyons
Area resident claims he saw the creature twice in one month By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent With coronavirus affecting thousands, people afraid to leave the house and racial tensions running high in the United States, stories about werewolves can provide quite the necessary distraction. But werewolves? Seriously? Around here, the Beast […]
Geneva Lake West Chamber seeks director
The Geneva Lake West Chamber of Commerce is seeking an executive director as Meg Thompson has announced to the board she will be resigning from the position due to family obligations. In an email update, Marcia Blimbergs, who serves as president of the chamber’s board, said the board would like […]
Delavan Lake Sanitary District at odds with county again
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan Lake Sanitary District is once again at odds with Walworth County. Not long ago, the DLSD was responding to complaints from a Delavan Lake resident and the county about its weed harvesting activities. More recently a dispute involves the need to replace a […]
Tree Identification hike rescheduled
Due to the threat of inclement weather, the Kettle Moraine Land Trust has rescheduled its Tree Identification hike to the rain date of Wednesday, July 22, from 2 to 4 p.m. They can accommodate additional participants however advance registration is required by sending an email to sue@kmlandtrust.org. The group will […]
