Walworth County Treasurer Valerie Etzel recently announced the sale of county-owned properties. Sealed bids are invited and will be accepted by the Walworth County Treasurer’s Office, 100 W. Walworth, Room 103, P.O. Box 1001, Elkhorn, WI 53121, until 10 a.m., Aug. 31. Visit the Walworth County website at www.co.walworth.wi.us and […]
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Elkhorn official reveals plan for position
Restructuring will keep utility service moving forward, admin says By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent Elkhorn City Administrator James Heilman shared a plan last week to fill the utility director position role that is set to be left vacant with the retirement of Utility Director John Murphy this October. Attempts to […]
It’s now or never
The Phoenix Park Bandshell featured Tony Rocker performing Elvis songs recently and drew quite the crowd – possibly the largest group the park has seen this summer. Rocker not only performed a variety of The King’s most famous hits, but also underwent some costume changes. For more about the bandshell, […]
WUSD board to allow in-person attendees
Registration requested to help maintain social distancing protocols By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Residents wishing to address the Whitewater Unified School Board can do so in-person, following a recent decision from the elected body that includes several protocols. After deliberating through a strictly virtual method for more than a year, Whitewater […]
Experience the outdoors a new way
Program is helping get those with limited mobility outside By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer A group of community volunteers in Walworth County is giving seniors the chance to feel the wind in their hair again through a program that’s rolling, literally. “Individuals with limited mobility do not often have the […]
Prost!
The inaugural DAS Fest USA event, held Aug. 13-15 at the Walworth County Fairgrounds in Elkhorn, celebrated all things German. Among the many groups to entertain fans was Glockenspiel (pictured.) Other festival features included: the Elkhorn Rotary Club-sponsored 5K; several dachshund races – complete with podiums for the top three […]
Delavan Legion to host flag retirement ceremony
By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer Delavan American Legion Post 95 is in the final planning stages for a special flag retirement ceremony they’ll host next month. According to Brian, the legion is teaming up with local scouts from Boy Scout Troop 328 and Girl Scout Troop 7328 for the […]
Summer rhythms
The Piper Spring Road Band takes the stage in the new Frawley Family Amphitheater at Cravath Lakefront Park in Whitewater on Aug. 17. The Concerts in the Park and Family Fun Nights are held at 5:30 p.m., Tuesdays, free of charge. Here’s the schedule for the remainder of the season: […]
County pantry hosting back to school market
“It’s that time of year again – back to school. It’s both an exciting and nerve-racking time for us all,” Maryann Zimmerman, director of the Walworth County Food Pantry and Diaper Bank stated in a post on Facebook. In an effort to help ease that burden, the pantry […]
Facemasks optional for students
WUSD took no action, which upholds board’s earlier decision By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After combing through a litany of recent and historical data, Whitewater Unified School District officials have decided to make facemask wearing optional when the classes resume in early September. At a special meeting Aug. 9, the WUSD […]
