By Chris Bennett Correspondent Devon Davey of the Elkhorn Area High School boys track & field team finished fifth in the 400-meter dash June 1 in the WIAA Division 1 state boys track & field meet at UW-La Crosse. Madison Page, of the Elks’ girls track & field team, finished […]
Sports & Other News
Smart swimmers
The Delavan-Darien High School girls swim team received the National Interscholastic Swimming Scholar Team Award for the 2018-19 season. The award is given to teams based on their cumulative grade point average for a season with the Comets reaching the silver level with a GPA of 3.631. The work […]
New Whitewater CDA leadership named
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The Whitewater Community Development Authority’s board of directors has announced new leadership as the appointed body begins a new organizational year. At the group’s most recent monthly meeting May 23, resident Al Stanek was named chair of the CDA board, which oversees a range of issues […]
The next big step
Celebrating their most recent accomplishment are Lakeland School of Walworth County graduates, (front row) Cassidy Bischke, Denise Luevano, Chris Wasilewski, Jon Lopez, Alex Peltier, (back) Andrew VanDerWielen, Collin Anderson, Anthony Hoilien, Jordan Allen and Genesis Mayorga. The graduates were honored in a ceremony at the school on June 3. (Submitted […]
Entries sought for annual Fran Achen photo competition
Entry forms for the 10th annual Fran Achen photography competition are due Thursday, June 20. Photos must be dropped off from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 27, at the Whitewater Cultural Arts Center, 402 W. Main St. Entries may be picked up from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, […]
Going above and beyond
The Lake Geneva Middle School Counseling Department honors 143 outstanding students its May Above and Beyond Ceremony. The award is designed to showcase outstanding students, who go above and beyond everyday expectations – students who overcome challenges, exceed typical performance, display perseverance, consistently stay positive and support others are some […]
Town residents approve new fire station
Electors also support authority to issue bonds By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Town of Delavan held a public meeting at which residents approved construction of a new main fire station on land adjacent to the current station for approximately $5 million. Residents also approved giving the town the authority […]
Remembering the Legion Athletic Club
It featured amateur boxing in the stock pavilion at the fairgrounds By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer In addition to 2019 being the centennial celebration of the American Legion it’s the 100-year anniversary American of Legion Post 45 in Elkhorn. In honor of the post’s ongoing celebration, members are sharing its […]
Strut your Mutt at Price Park June 8
Bring your dogs and join members of the Walworth-Jefferson County Chapter of the Ice Age Trail on a hike on Saturday, June 8 at Price Park in Elkhorn. Meet in the parking lot by 10 a.m. for a map and choose the length of trail that you want to hike. […]
Summer of service
Badger student to travel to the Dominican Republic A summer of service in the Dominican Republic is on the horizon for Badger High School junior Melanie Soto, who has been selected as a youth ambassador with the Center for Intercultural Education and Development. Through the DREAMproject, Soto will work side […]