Nick Robison, Matt Nickelsen, Harrison Warren, Angel Casteneda and Kyle Holmes perform “Gary Come Home” at Open Mic Night, March 10 at Williams Bay High School. The event was a fundraiser that benefits fine arts programs and scholarships in the district. “Most of the acts are students playing instruments […]
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Organizations seek clarity on food labels
Confusion about ‘use-by’ dates might contribute to food waste The Grocery Manufacturers Association and the Food Marketing Institute asked their members to standardize quality dates that appear on food packages in an effort to curb the problem of food waste. A 2013 report from the Harvard Food Law and Policy […]
Chapel on Hill to present ‘The Go Tour’
Chapel on the Hill will present the youth musical “The Go Tour” at its Christian Arts Centre at 7 p.m. April 7 and 8 and 3 p.m. April 9. “The Go Tour” is about taking God’s love around the world. The production was created by Jeff Slaughter and Brian Green, […]
‘Steady progress’ on wastewater treatment plant upgrades
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The City of Whitewater’s aging wastewater treatment facility is in the midst of a major overhaul, and several small-scale twists and turns have taken place since the heavy lifting got underway last year. Tim Reel, wastewater utility superintendent, came before the Common Council on March 7 […]
Open Arms Free Clinic receives grant
Elkhorn Fund supports clinic, which serves county residents Open Arms Free Clinic recently announced it received a grant from the Elkhorn Community Fund, a component of the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, Inc. to support technology capital. The clinic is located in Elkhorn, the county seat for Walworth County. More […]
A golden moment
Shared 100th birthday worthy of a special celebration By Penny Gruetzmacher Correspondent Florence Proctor and Emma Baehr celebrated their 100th birthdays on March 16, at Golden Years in Walworth and were treated to a special celebration in honor of their big day. The birthday celebration at Golden Years featured cake, […]
Wisconsin Rural Women to kick off initiative
Rural women in the second half of life face different issues than their urban sisters. Studies show that rural women in general at times feel isolated and without the resources needed to stay healthy both physically and mentally. Wisconsin Rural Women’s Initiative recently received a grant from the Helen Daniel […]
Township police chief urges homeowners to be vigilant
Burglars tend to target homes where it appears no one is home, as well as vacant homes that are for sale or under foreclosure. It is important that citizens take preventive measures by being proactive to avoid becoming a victim of a burglary. Giving the impression that someone is home […]
Girls basketball players named to All-RVC teams
By Dan Truttschel Correspondent Three members of the East Troy girls basketball team recently earned All-Rock Valley Conference North Division honors. Leading the trio was sophomore Erin Rice, who was named to the second team. She was joined by sophomore Mackenzie Lindow and senior Maddie Rosin, who were named honorable […]
Learn about spring migration birds
Wayne Rohde, an expert birder and past board member of the Lakeland Audubon Society, will present a program next week on warblers and other spring migratory birds. Rohde’s focus will be on wood warblers, how to find and identify them, by sight and by song. He will also share a […]
