Walworth County project leaders seeking volunteers Habitat for Humanity in Walworth County announced late last week that the many months of planning, design, soliciting bids, and negotiating are coming to fruition. Despite the coronavirus, critical contractors have been stepping forth and moving dirt on the site, which is in Bloomfield. […]
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Elkhorn approves fire department referendum question
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted 5-0 in favor of approving a $1.66 million referendum question recently that will appear on the Nov. 3 election ballot to ensure full-time staffing levels for Elkhorn’s fire and EMS services. Staffing levels at the volunteer-based department have long […]
Service with a smile
Members of the Elkhorn Police Department – and some of their family and friends that have proven to be dedicated helpers – grill and serve up a variety of food to hungry fans that stopped by for lunch at the Brat Hut outside Frank’s Piggly Wiggly. From the left: Helping […]
Man says he saw Beast of Bray Road in Lyons
Area resident claims he saw the creature twice in one month By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent With coronavirus affecting thousands, people afraid to leave the house and racial tensions running high in the United States, stories about werewolves can provide quite the necessary distraction. But werewolves? Seriously? Around here, the Beast […]
Geneva Lake West Chamber seeks director
The Geneva Lake West Chamber of Commerce is seeking an executive director as Meg Thompson has announced to the board she will be resigning from the position due to family obligations. In an email update, Marcia Blimbergs, who serves as president of the chamber’s board, said the board would like […]
Delavan Lake Sanitary District at odds with county again
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan Lake Sanitary District is once again at odds with Walworth County. Not long ago, the DLSD was responding to complaints from a Delavan Lake resident and the county about its weed harvesting activities. More recently a dispute involves the need to replace a […]
Tree Identification hike rescheduled
Due to the threat of inclement weather, the Kettle Moraine Land Trust has rescheduled its Tree Identification hike to the rain date of Wednesday, July 22, from 2 to 4 p.m. They can accommodate additional participants however advance registration is required by sending an email to [email protected]. The group will […]
Nonprofit expands services for disabled
Meaningful Day program now provides day services in county A Janesville nonprofit organization has begun a program in Walworth County that aims to give people with disabilities the opportunity to engage in their community and take advantage of its amenities. Aptiv Inc., which provides services for individuals with disabilities in […]
UWW move-in day to be extended drop-off only
Decision looks to improve safety amid COVID-19 As the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater welcomes students for the fall 2020 semester, the process for moving students in to the residence halls will look different this year. An Extended Drop-Off Only will take place Aug. 21-29, replacing the traditional Move-In Day, helping to […]
Lobby of Sheriff’s Office closed for remodeling
The main lobby of the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office was set to close this week for a remodeling project, which means visitors will likely have to use an alternative entrance, for parking and to access the building. The remodeling project, which is expected to be finished in October, will include […]
