Guests at the Spooktacular Pumpkin Carving event Oct. 10 at Pearce’s Farm Stand, Walworth, were treated to unseasonably warm weather. The Adamski family from Sharon – Robert, Stephanie and their children Zahra, 3, Owen, 5 mos. and Chloe, 3 (hidden behind the pumpkin) work on carving a trio […]
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Keefe Kares to host ‘Magic of Giving’
The Keefe Kares Foundation, the charitable arm of Keefe Real Estate, has announced the annual Keefe Kares Celebration will be a live-stream telethon-style event this year. The 6th annual celebration is set for Friday, Nov. 6, and will be broadcast from the stage of Tristan Crist’s Magic Theatre in Lake […]
Rotary Club recognizes DDHS students
Delavan-Darien High School students Breanna Yartey – daughter of Renee Yartey and Kofi Yartey – and Michael Cobb – son of Tammy Cobb and James Cobb – were selected as the Delavan Rotary Club students for the month of September. Yartey participates in girls swim (as captain), student council, track, […]
Hundreds remember, honor Treyton in 5K
By Tom Ganser Correspondent The 10th annual “Run for Trey” on Oct. 11 was more than a welcomed 5K run and walk for 265 people finishing at home plate in “Treyton’s Field of Dreams” located in Whitewater’s Starin Park. In the words of Molly Fuller, who along with her husband, […]
Commission: Chlorides are on the rise
Water pollution control superintendent suggests checking softeners Due to continued increases in chloride levels, the Fontana/Walworth Water Pollution Control Commission is asking for help from local residents. “Over the last years we have seen a steady increase in the amount of chlorides being discharged to the sewer. As you might […]
Cloverbuds at Home program offered
Walworth County 4-H recently announced its new Cloverbuds at Home program. The program is designed for any county youth, kindergarten through second grade, and provides an opportunity for kids to learn more about 4-H while having fun and exploring different areas of interest. When registering for Cloverbuds at Home, parents […]
Fall market fun
Terra Yard Creations’ Oct. 3 Fall Market at the Barn event featured a wide variety of makers, artists, artisans, crafters and bakers along with activities for kids. Payton Perepell, 2, and her sister, Quinn, 5, from Delavan, get started on painting their pumpkins. Seeds of Hope supplied the pumpkins, free […]
Elkhorn to host Oktoberfest Saturday
By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer As Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce representatives put it in a recent social media post a couple, what a rollercoaster the last several months have been. Despite several events and local festivities being canceled or postponed, chamber staff said they’re excited to host Elkhorn Oktoberfest. […]
Fire causes evacuation
A fire in the wall at the Walmart in Delavan last weekend led to the store being evacuated for a short time. According to Delavan Fire Chief Tim O’Neill, the call came in a little before 2 p.m. Oct. 10 and damage was confined to a freezer and electrical wiring. […]
‘Movin’ to End Abuse’ fundraiser planned
As part of Domestic Violence Awareness month, New Beginnings APFV is hosting a virtual fundraiser, Victory Over Violence: Movin’ to End Abuse. The event will be held over the last two weeks in October (18-31.) Participants will be asked to find sponsors to support them as they perform any physical […]
