Drive-up community meal set for Saturday The East Troy Community Center has organized another drive-up community meal beginning at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 23, at Gus’s Drive-In, 3131 Main St., East Troy. The family meal, which is sponsored by the Community Center along with area churches, businesses and organizations, will […]
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Old World Wisconsin highlighted on Discover Wisconsin
Outdoor museum named a 2020 Choice Destination Discover Wisconsin will be shining the spotlight on Old World Wisconsin in an upcoming episode. The episode premieres Saturday, May 23. at 6:30 p.m. on WKOW TV 27 and Sunday, May 24 at 10 a.m. on WITI TV 6. The episode is available […]
State parks to adjust operations beginning Memorial Day weekend
State parks to lengthen hours, reopen select restrooms and extend campground closures In accordance with public health guidelines and safety recommendations, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is modifying current operations to maintain the safest environment for visitors and staff. All Wisconsin state park system properties will return to regular […]
Collecting for a cause
At the “Help Us Help Others” fundraiser last Saturday, volunteers, including staff from Noble and Erie Insurance agencies, spend time outside Piggly Wiggly in Delavan to collect monetary donations for pre-bagged grocery vouchers given out to Delavan-Darien School District students. From the left: Mayor Ryan Schroeder, Frank Cangelosi, Doris Cangelosi, […]
WUSD going virtual for graduation, summer school
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent As precautionary measures against the coronavirus spill over into the summer months, Whitewater Unified School District officials have opted to go virtual for two rituals that are synonymous with warm weather. The Whitewater Unified School Board on May 4 voted unanimously in favor of holding a […]
Lots of smiles
Many families of Tibbets Elementary School students made their way through the parking lot at the school May 7 for a reverse parade so the students and school staff, including art teacher Mrs. Erin Heiser (above) could see each other. The teachers held signs of encouragement, many wore Tibbets […]
Delavan PD launches citizen website
It allows reporting of minor crimes, viewing of statistics By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The City of Delavan Police Department recently launched a new Citizen Services Program Website, designed to give citizens a new way to report certain types of crimes and access other services. “The Citizen Service module of […]
Flash mob a fun way to lift spirits
Delavan’s Highlands neighborhood creates video As many stay home to stop the spread of the coronavirus, drive-by birthday parties and socially distanced get-togethers have become the norm for many. Delavan resident Carrie Townsend saw a video online of a neighborhood flash mob and said she knew exactly what she wanted […]
Elkhorn Fund grant to help during COVID-19
Gifts will be matched up to $1,000 and go to the Education Foundation The Elkhorn Fund is helping The Elkhorn Area School District Education Foundation further its efforts in supporting meal programming and food sharing during the Covid-19 pandemic by offering a dollar-for-dollar matching grant up to $1,000. As a […]
Special collection
Members of Boy Scout Troop 237 recently collected items for goody bags to be given to police, fire and EMS throughout Walworth County as well Lakeland and Mercy hospitals as a way to thank healthcare workers and first responders. The drive was held May 2 outside the Williams Bay […]
