The 10th annual Delavan Train Show will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday throughout downtown Delavan. More than 40 train layouts, 35 of which are active operating layouts, will be displayed at the American Legion Hall, 111 S. Second St. […]
Sports & Other News
Council to create new parks and open space plan
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan Common Council on Feb. 20 approved a proposal from Vandewalle and Associates to develop a new parks and open space plan for the city at a cost of $27,085. Parks and Recreation Director Tom Klug said the plan will provide a great opportunity […]
Show time: Geneva Theater back in business
By Vicky Wedig Community Editor The Geneva Theater opened its doors to movie-goers Friday for the first time in years. Burlington businessman Shad Branen bought the 89-year-old theater on Broad Street in April and began $2 million in renovations. Ontario native Daniel Colwell was brought on as the theater’s […]
Defense attorney disqualified in homicide case
Lawyer for Alan Johnson likely to be called as witness By Vicky Wedig Editor The defense attorney for Alan M. Johnson was disqualified Friday from defending the accused murderer because the lawyer could be called as a witness in the case. Judge Kristine Drettwan on Friday ruled in favor of […]
Whippet girls fall short in quest for state title
By Kevin Cunningham Correspondent Unfortunately for Whitewater High School’s girls basketball team, history repeated itself against Madison Edgewood. One week ago, the Whippets entered the WIAA Tournament as the No. 1 seed in its region and the No. 1-ranked team in the state, according to Wissports.com. With the No. […]
Harvard man killed in two-vehicle crash
Local man injured when other vehicle hit ice, struck his SUV Icy roads are to blame for a two-vehicle crash near Walworth last Thursday that killed a Harvard, Ill. man and injured a man from Fontana. Walworth Fire and Rescue units and Walworth County Sheriff’s Department deputies were dispatched to […]
Coach reflects on historic wrestling season
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent One of the most successful seasons in the history of Elkhorn Area High School wrestling ended with a record number of state place winners, but coach Ken Reynolds will point to a different milestone as a sign of the Elks’ dominance this past season. […]
Season ends for boys hoops
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent The third time did not prove to be the charm for the Elkhorn Area High School boys basketball team. The Elks lost 51-47 March 3 at home in a WIAA Division 2 regional semifinal game to Union Grove. It is Elkhorn’s third loss to […]
Bookworm bonanza
Sue Vavra (on left), of the Williams Bay Historical Society, and Etta Gray, of the Friends of Barrett Memorial Library, help guests check out at the library’s book sale last month. The event included deals on books, CDs and DVDs. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)
Booster Club’s Fan of the Year named
This year’s recipient of the 2017 Elkhorn All Sports Booster Club Fan of the Year was recently awarded to Ed Scaro. “Ed’s commitment to Elkhorn Area High School is unparalleled. First, as a high school athlete himself in 1978, then as a parent cheering for his own kids from the […]
