Annual Nick Van Dyke memorial run/walk returns today By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer Family, friends and members of the greater community and beyond will come together today for the Shamrock Shuffle at Lauderdale Landing to celebrate the life/legacy of Nick Van Dyke, a local man who died unexpectedly in a […]
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Schools to close on Wednesday
Local districts have until then to make plans Local school administrators will have until Wednesday to come with a plan to close for at least two-and-a-half weeks, under a mandate issued Friday by Gov. Tony Evers. The mandate is an attempt on the governor’s part to stem the spread of […]
Gateway will migrate to online instruction
Technical college cancels traditional classes March 16 to 18 Gateway Technical College, which has campuses in Elkhorn and Burlington, has canceled classes March 16 to March 18, all campus events March 16 through April 13 and all college-related international and out-of-state trips until April 30, the school announced Friday morning. […]
People being tested, but no confirmed cases of coronavirus in Walworth County
Multiple people are being tested for coronavirus, but as of Friday morning there were no confirmed cases of the disease in Walworth County, according to the Walworth County Public Health Department. Cancellations and postponements have become the norm in the area and across the nation as the disease, which originated […]
Gymnasts roll to second place at state
Williams Bay’s Malia Bronson, champion Annie Murphy key to team’s success By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Wilmot Combined Gymnastics team beamed with optimism from event to event in last weekend’s WIAA Division 1 state meet at Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln High School. The team – composed of Wilmot, Union Grove […]
See the new HHS building Saturday
UPDATE: This event has been postponed. When a new date has been set the county’s HHS will issue an announcement with details. Walworth County will host an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Health and Human Services facility designed by Venture Architects. The ceremony will be at […]
Whitewater to interview for economic development professional
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With an application deadline in the rear view mirror, efforts to seek out the next leader of economic development activities in Whitewater are moving full steam ahead in March. At a meeting Feb. 27, City Manager Cameron Clapper and Human Resources coordinator Judy Atkinson discussed the […]
Elkhorn woman celebrates milestone birthday
Estelle Peatee shares how times have changed in 105 years By Penny Gruetzmacher Correspondent “Be self-sufficient, apply yourself and don’t procrastinate. Work and study… nothing comes free,” are among the words of advice Estelle Peatee has to share. Estelle knows better than most, based on her experience. She celebrated her […]
Delavan Council approves next step for Lake Lawn
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan Common Council recently approved an amendment to the city’s zoning map for a revised general development plan that will allow Lake Lawn Resort to add a 41,000 square foot conference center and a residential development to its property. Rick Zirk spoke for Fairwyn […]
Be our guest
Prior to the matinee and final performance of Beauty and the Beast by the Big Foot High School Drama Club on Sunday, characters from the play spent time with their young fans while enjoying a sweet treat at a tea party. Elinor Draffkorn can hardly believe Gaston, played by […]
