Sandhill Cranes have returned to the area with a reminder that spring is on its way, despite the temporary return of winter earlier this week. The majestic birds make their way back to Wisconsin in March after spending the winter months in Florida. Cranes choose a mate as early as […]
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Gas main struck
City of Delavan Fire Department members respond to a gas main being struck on Balsam Court in Delavan on March 4. According to Delavan Fire Chief Tim O’Neill, paramedic and fire department members assisted WE Energies workers on scene, including treating one WE Energies employee who was injured. O’Neill said […]
Whitewater kids to present virtual play
The presentation focuses on ‘life in a quarantine’ By Tom Ganser Correspondent Many people have likely been wondering how others have been handling their time in quarantine. An upcoming production of “10 Ways to Survive Life in a Quarantine,” will offer a variety of ideas, in a message by local […]
Homelessness numbers may rise
WUSD officials say end of moratorium could lead to increase By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Year-over-year, the number of homeless students attending the Whitewater Unified School District has decreased. But there’s a glaring caveat to the data, officials say, and could change this spring. Wisconsin’s moratorium on property owners evicting renters […]
Cookout for a cause
From the left: Members of the Movers and Shakers team including Paige Jacobs, Kaeleigh Runnells, Kloie Potts, Emma Jacobson and Abby Cook are all smiles while holding a fundraiser at Frank’s Brat Hut, which is outside of Piggly Wiggly March 6 to raise money for the […]
New German festival to launch in county
Directors of DAS Fest USA recently announced that the festival dates are set for Aug. 13 to 15 at the 99-acre Walworth County Fairgrounds in Elkhorn. Organizers have also released more event details. The event will preface Oktoberfest season, celebrating German culture. The motto is “One Festival. One Weekend. One […]
Delavan, Darien libraries launch seed exchange
The Seed Library is a self-serve, self-sustaining seed exchange program set to be launched soon by the libraries in Delavan and Darien. Much like borrowing a book, this program gives community members the ability to “borrow” seed packets of different flower, herb and vegetable varieties for at-home gardening. “By saving […]
Rotary Club launches annual flower sale
By Tom Ganser Correspondent What better way to celebrate the arrival of spring – at last – than with a bright and cheery floral bouquet while supporting the Whitewater Rotary Club, which is offering two choices for flower arrangements this year. One is a color-coordinated bouquet including six stems of […]
Cattails owner opposes noise ordinance
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Mike Jonas, owner of Cattails Bar in the Town of Delavan, recently shared why he’s opposed to a noise ordinance the Town of Delavan is considering in response to complaints from neighbors of Cattails. The Delavan Town Board tabled discussion about the proposed noise ordinance […]
Williams Bay Drama Club to present murder mystery
The Drama Club at Williams Bay High School will present “Lead Rings on the Merry-Go-Round” this weekend with in-person and streaming options. The presentation premieres 7 p.m. Friday, March 12 with two more shows scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, March 13 and a matinee at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 14. […]
