A group of people, including some with signs, gathers in Veterans Park in the downtown square in Elkhorn for an Open Walworth County rally May 9, which was organized to encourage officials to reopen the county and the State of Wisconsin. “The focus is to empower people with knowledge of […]
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Giving many a reason to say ‘Cheese!’
DDSD school lunches boosted by grants, donations By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan-Darien School District has been providing free breakfasts and lunches to local children since the COVID-19 pandemic closed schools in March. Those meals are now being supplemented by donations of cheese secured by Marty Speth, the agri-science […]
Man gets four years prison on drug charges linked to friend’s death
A Milwaukee man was sentenced to four years in prison on drug charges associated with the death of a man shot by a sheriff’s deputy in East Troy in 2016. Jose G. Lara, 34, was sentenced May 30 to four years in prison and five years extended supervision for manufacturing […]
Giveaway helps support 200 families
Ham dinners and more given away thanks to greater community By Penny Gruetzmacher Correspondent A recent fundraiser, dubbed “Wal-Worth-It,” got its start when an event in a neighboring community inspired a group of people in Walworth to seek donations in an effort to give away food. Last month, Rafael Hernandez […]
Woman gets 6 years for role in bank robbery
A Waterford woman was sentenced to six years in prison for her role in robbing a bank in East Troy in June 2018. Azure S. Murray, 30, was sentenced to six years in prison and six years extended supervision July 8 after a jury found her guilty of robbery of […]
UW-Whitewater commencement going virtual
The college looks to schedule an in-person event later The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will celebrate the achievements of its graduates at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 16, in a virtual event, which will occur via Facebook Live on the school’s Facebook page. More than 1,700 students will receive degrees this May, […]
Lynch opens Ford dealership in Mukwonago
Company has purchased former Amato Ford Dealership Lynch Family of Dealerships recently announced their newest dealership at 1015 Main St., Mukwonago. Lynch Ford of Mukwonago officially opened May 4. The Lynch Family of Dealerships purchased the former Amato Ford Dealership to expand their brand variety. “We are excited to bring […]
Adapting, but still struggling
Restaurant retains about 25 percent of regular business By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer When Dean Pierce and Katie Duckworth bought Someplace Else about 18 months ago they never imagined the challenges they are now facing in light of the coronavirus pandemic. They had planned to be closed for a few […]
County offers guidance following end of Safer-at-Home
Public Health advises people voluntarily comply with social distancing, safety precautions In the wake of the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the Safer-at-Home order, effective immediately, businesses can open and people can travel and gather in large groups. Walworth County’s Division of Public Health will not be issuing orders […]
New director leads APFV through trying times
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent Despite facing a whole new world from her first day in the office, Suzi Schoenhoft, the new Executive Director of New Beginnings/Association for the Prevention of Family Violence is pushing forward, ensuring that those in need receive help during these trying times. Schoenhoft started the new […]
