Members of Big Foot High School’s Class of 2020, including John McHugh, above with his dad, Joseph, were celebrated in a parade May 31. Thanks to assistance from Walworth Police, it was led by fire trucks, included a drive past Golden Years where residents held signs, and a stop at […]
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Council approves alcohol licenses for fair
Historic move expected to help reduce revenue shortfall By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent In a historic move for the Walworth County Fair – which has been a dry event for the past 170 years – the City of Elkhorn Common Council voted 4-2 in favor of approving temporary Class B wine […]
Aquatic and Fitness Center to reopen July 1 – with limitations
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After sitting dormant for more than three months amid COVID-19 precautions, the Whitewater Aquatic and Fitness Center is expected to reopen. But it will not be business as usual. The center, 580 S. Elizabeth St., will resume operations July 1. In the first phase of reopening, […]
Helping out
More than 20 members from Trinity Church recently helped a Town of Bloomfield senior citizen, Gerri Dilloo (back row, center left), clean up her yard. Trinity Church is at W775 Geranium Rd., Genoa City. For more information, visit www.trinitychurchfamily.com or follow the church on Facebook. (Submitted photo)
Village of Walworth Citizens group to meet
The Village of Walworth’s Interested Citizens Committee will host a meet-and-greet in the Walworth Village Square at 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 28. The committee, which has been in existence for six or seven years, consists of retired residents who are interested in village, county and state government. Interested Citizens […]
Wisconsin School for the Deaf celebrates grads
Two students from this area among the Class of 2020 By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer The Wisconsin School for the Deaf had nine graduating seniors this year. The residential school for students 3 to 21 years old who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind from throughout the state of […]
Council to reconsider domestic abuse shelter
By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer The Elkhorn Common Council has scheduled a special meeting to reconsider New Beginnings’ application for a conditional use permit to open expanded program offices and a small domestic violence shelter in a former medical building at 20 N. Church St. The building will be donated […]
Support for Firefighters’ Street Dance appreciated
Despite cancellation, fire chief shares details on event history By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent While COVID-19 has forced the cancellation of what would have been the 50th annual Elkhorn Area Fire Department Firefighters’ Street Dance, organizers said the long, rich history of the event is one that still deserves to be […]
Fire/EMS referendum under consideration
It would serve the Darien, Sharon and Walworth communities By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent A presentation last week offered details about a proposed joint Fire/EMS contracted service agreement with five other municipalities that could provide each with better more reliable service. It was presented at the June 15 Darien Village […]
Arts Council announces scholarship winners
For 52 years, the Walworth County Arts Council has been supporting access to the arts for county citizens of all ages. A primary mission of the Council is to provide educational opportunities in the arts. Each year it offers competitive $1,000 scholarships in the areas of visual arts, music, dance […]
