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. […]
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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 […]
County-owned property for sale
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 […]
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 […]
