Whitewater residents can now have groceries delivered Residents in Whitewater are now eligible to have groceries delivered directly to their doorstep from Festival Foods in Fort Atkinson or Janesville within two hours. Onalaska based grocer Festival Foods is known to work close with and get involved in the communities in […]
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Bringing new life to Bradley’s
Lois Stritt may help run the future furniture and home décor store By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Bradley’s Department Store in downtown Delavan was set to close at the end of 2020. The building was sold to Fred Gahl of Lake Geneva and Gahl seemingly had other plans for the […]
Business owner at odds with Village of Darien
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Village of Darien resident and business owner Robert Fettig said he believes the village has an issue with private utilities on his properties and wants the concerns made known to him so he can resolve the issues. But the Village Administrator claims the village does […]
EASD recognized for recent efforts
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The Elkhorn Area School District recently received a PLTW Community Celebration Award for efforts it took on during the COVID-19 pandemic such as meal service and Free Little Pantries. According to a blog post from PLTW, which stands for Project Lead The Way, the EASD worked […]
BFHS awarded grant for wireless network upgrade
The Big Foot Union High School District recently received a federal grant of nearly $30,000 to upgrade its Wi-Fi infrastructure. The district said Tom Schauf, a long-time math teacher who assists with information technology, wrote the grant. BFHS will use these funds to offset the cost of replacing two aging […]
Winter wonderland
The Birge Fountain shines brightly early last Wednesday morning with the Whitewater Cultural Arts Center serving as the backdrop to the winter scene. Julius Birge, who in 1839 had become the first child born to European settlers in Walworth County, donated the fountain to the City of Whitewater in 1903. […]
Lake Geneva Schools remind families of COVID-19 precautions
The Lake Geneva School District issued a COVID-19 reminder to parents as classes resumed from winter break this week. James Gottinger, District Administrator, said families should follow best health practices to keep school doors open. “We all hope that 2021 will bring back a sense of normalcy to a year […]
Man sentenced for breaking into Delavan home
A Greenfield man charged with breaking into a Town of Delavan home along with another man with guns and robbing the residents was sentenced to 28 years in prison and 28 years extended supervision. Bradley J. Hohner, 26, pleaded guilty Aug. 4 in Walworth County Circuit Court to armed robbery, […]
Whitewater indoor market opens Saturday
Whitewater City Market officials announced earlier this week the indoor market will open on Saturday. “Happy New Year market friends! Now that the outdoor season is over (brrrr), we are thrilled to announce the details of the 2021 indoor market season,” organizers posted on the Whitewater City Market Facebook page. […]
Out in the fresh air
Cycling Without Age program rolling into the area By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer Cycling Without Age aims to bring joy and vitality to non-driving, older adults and those with differing abilities via a trishaw, a three-wheel, pedal-assist cargo bike. The Dementia Friendly Community Initiative is bringing the program to this […]
