It’s been a busy few weeks for the greater Whitewater community, which has come together to help celebrate the 40th anniversary of Seniors in the Park. From the top: helpers at the Aug. 22 picnic included (from the left, front) Deb Weberpal, John Rowe, Karen Strauss, Faye Skelton, Carolyn Behrens, […]
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4-H graduates honored in recent ceremony
Walworth County 4-H recently celebrated the graduation of 25 members from its program this summer. 4-H graduates are current youth members who are either aging out of the 4-H program or who graduated from high school during the spring and are not planning to continue their 4-H membership into their […]
Darien fire/EMS chief resigning
Justin Schuenke said after 10 years, it’s time for a change By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Darien Fire/EMS Chief Justin Schuenke is resigning his position. Schuenke said his appointment expires in February, but he will stay with the department as long as necessary to help with the transition to a […]
‘The world series of 4-H’
Raising, showing animals at the fair runs deep for area family By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent While many families are preparing to take in funnel cakes, music and adventures on the midway at the Walworth County Fair – if they haven’t already done so since Wednesday’s kickoff, the Kynell family of […]
Plans unveiled for Whitewater library expansion
It will add nearly 7,000 square feet Irvin L. Young Memorial Library By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The long-running discussion of expanding Whitewater’s Irvin L. Young Memorial Library could come to fruition in 2023 — two decades after the project was first discussed — based on a recently unveiled set of […]
Delavan council approves library expansion
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan Common Council recently approved a plan to renovate the 12,116 square-foot Aram Public Library and build a 21,028 square-foot addition at a cost of approximately $9 million. Mayor Ryan Schroeder said at the Aug. 17 council meeting the city will pay up to […]
Jazzing up summer
Members of the Underground Sound Jazz Combo take the stage at Sunset Park in Elkhorn in July for the Sounds of Sunset concert series, sponsored by Matheson Memorial Library. Kyle Deschner, who is from Delavan, created the group. The free, weekly concerts were part of the library’s summer reading program. […]
Scarecrow Fest returns
Delavan event to feature a walk, fall activities and more Downtown Delavan will usher in the fall season with the 21st annual Scarecrow Fest on Saturday, Sept. 18. The free festival is a community-wide, family-oriented event featuring decorative scarecrows, family activities, live entertainment, craft and vendor fairs, and so much […]
Welcome aboard!
Whitewater Unified School District recently welcomed new staff members, from the left: (front row) Morgan Huntley, MS science; Colleen Coleman-Jayne, HS science; William Breitsprecher, MS digital life skills; Nicole Meier, advanced learner; Bethany Worth, HS English learner; (second row) Melissa Rinn, Lakeview fifth grade; Samantha Kessler, Lakeview special education; Yvonne […]
Town of Delavan PD officer promoted to captain
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Town of Delavan police officer Stefanie Adams was honored at a recent Town Board meeting for her promotion to captain by Police Chief Raymond Clark. Adams was sworn in by clerk Kristy McKristy. Her husband, Josh, who is a K-9 handler for the Walworth County […]
