By Jennifer Eisenbart STAFF WRITER For Elkhorn’s Lillie Cauffman, the fourth time was the charm. After running for the Walworth County Fairest of the Fair three times previously and serving as fair royalty twice, Cauffman, 21, was named the 2023 Fairest of the Fair Aug. 31 during the […]
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Board approves Whitewater’s 2022-23 budget
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT While there are still several lingering loose ends that need to be tied up, Whitewater Unified School District officials have set in motion a financial operating plan as the 2022-23 school year gets underway. The WUSD School Board on Aug. 22 held its annual […]
One-time event ordinance still in draft mode
By Jennifer Eisenbart STAFF WRITER The Walworth County ordinance for one-time events is still in flux, as a proposed amendment did not get full feedback from area municipalities. The item was on the agenda again for the Aug. 18 meeting of the County Zoning Authority, with some questions […]
Village to go through full revaluation
By Michael S. Hoey CORRESPONDENT The Village of Darien board approved a full revaluation of village property on Aug. 22. The work will be done in 2023 by Associated Appraisal at a cost just over $39,000. Administrator Lindsey Peterson said the village last went through revaluation was in […]
County fair good time to ‘bee happy’
By Jennifer Eisenbart STAFF WRITER It may not be the oldest county fair in the state of Wisconsin, but the Walworth County Fair certainly has a bee in its bonnet this year to show it’s been around almost as long. The 173rd Walworth County Fair started Wednesday and […]
People charged in meth ring to appear in court
Eleven people charged with trafficking and delivering more than 500 grams of methamphetamine throughout Walworth County are scheduled to appear in court between now and Oct. 25. Frederick M. Taylor, 46, of Burlington, is scheduled for a preliminary hearing Sept. 19. Sean M. Mason, 45, of Red Granite […]
New developments coming to Delavan
By Michael S. Hoey CORRESPONDENT The Common Council approved several actions on Aug. 16 that will pave the way for several new developments to begin in the City of Delavan. The largest development is a proposed new apartment complex at the intersection of Phoenix Street and Faryl Ave. […]
Foreigner stands the test of time
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR For Foreigner keyboardist Michael Bluestein, the work of the band – a group that has remained relevant from the 1970s until now – survives because of its music. “This is music that continues to resonate with people,” he explained. “It’s become part of the […]
High school choir to open for Foreigner at County Fair
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR Matthew Remus, choir director at Elkhorn Area High School, is starting his ninth year at Elkhorn and it’s fair to say he and his choirs have never kicked the school year off like they will Sept. 4. The group, comprised of summer music students […]
Meat Animal Sale caps off a year of learning for local youth
About 175 Walworth County 4-H and FFA members will participate in the Walworth County Fair Meat Animal Sale Friday, Sept. 2. For many, this activity will serve as the climax of a multi-faceted, yearlong beef, sheep, or swine market animal project experience. At a minimum, this year’s project […]