By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Details of the City of Whitewater’s East Gateway project in the downtown area moved forward recently with a nod of approval from the Common Council. Aldermen voted unanimously in favor of a preliminary design for the reconstruction effort, which will replace infrastructure ranging in age from […]
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Council approves funding for ballpark in honor of Treyton Kilar
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A proposed community baseball field memorializing a spirited, passionate Whitewater boy who died all too soon came one step closer to reality when the Common Council recently discussed and took action on a number of details. Nearly three years ago, Treyton Kilar, then 6, died in […]
Elkhorn native to compete for 2013 Fairest of the Fair
By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer For Elkhorn native Emily Watson, the Walworth County Fair and the Fairest of the Fair have contributed greatly to who she is today. Pursuing Fairest of the Fair was the next logical step in sharing that experience. Born and raised in Elkhorn on a small […]
Walworth County deputies cleared in fatal shooting death of Elkhorn man
DA will not request inquest By Tyler Lamb Editor The Walworth County district attorney has cleared four deputies involved in the June 13 fatal shooting of an Elkhorn man. In an Aug. 7 letter, District Attorney Daniel A. Necci said the deputies who shot and killed 39-year-old Jeremiah Krubert did so […]
Delavan Daze to feature car show, concerts
Delavan Daze will take place in downtown Delavan on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The event will feature live music, art, crafts, store sales, flea market, library book sale, chalk walk, food and a car show. The Delavan-Delavan Lake Area Chamber of Commerce will have its Business Man’s Lunch on Friday […]
GLAA to host art fair
The Geneva Lake Art Association’s 33rd annual Fine Art Fair will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Flatiron Park. Free parking and a free shuttle will be available from the Office Max and Petco parking lot at Highway 50 and […]
Boys and Girls Club hires director
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Boys and Girls Club of Walworth County took another step toward opening its first club by hiring Karin Slayton as the unit director for its Delavan site. Slayton started in her position July 15. The Boys and Girls Club of Walworth County will begin […]
Paddle, walk against domestic violence and sexual abuse planned
A special “Poker Run” fundraising event will be held Sunday, Aug. 25 from 7 until 11 a.m. to benefit the local non-profit organization, The Association for the Prevention of Family Violence. Participants have the choice of paddling or walking on the Lake Geneva shore path, stopping at various piers or […]
Genealogy forum set
The Walworth County Genealogical Society and Matheson Memorial Library will present a hands-on open genealogy research forum from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at the library, 101 N. Wisconsin St. Members of the genealogical society will answer questions and demonstrate genealogy websites and software. For more information, visit […]
Gas prices continue downward trend
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have fallen 1.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.64 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,112 gas outlets in Wisconsin. This compares with the national average that has fallen 1 cent per gallon in the last week to […]
