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Lake Geneva area

‘Support Agriculture’

Badger FFA yard signs benefit farmers, community As a part of Badger High School FFA’s mission of living to serve, 100 “Support Agriculture” signs were sold to support agriculture and farmers that have been struggling while also supporting our local families with food insecurities. The proceeds from each sign, as […]

Walworth-Fontana area

On her way

      Big Foot High School senior Reagan Courier recently accepted a full athletic scholarship to continue her academic and basketball career at Drury University in Springfield, Missouri. Drury went 32-0 last season and is ranked No. 1 in Division 2 women’s college basketball. A stay-at-home signing was held by the […]

Elkhorn

Never forget

     Though Memorial Day was different this year without a parade or large ceremony, Elkhorn’s American Legion Post 45 and VFW Post 6375 made the rounds to several cemeteries including Mt. Olivet (above), Veterans Park and the Lake Como lakefront May 25 for remembrances. See more photos in the May […]

Lake Geneva area

Work begins along Highway 120

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation was tentatively scheduled to begin work this week along Highway 120, between Highway 36 and the Como Creek Bridge in the Town of Lyons and Walworth County. The proposed improvements include: Resurfacing 1.33 miles of Highway 120 and deck overlay of Ore Creek Bridge; Geometric […]

Elkhorn

Ride of remembrance

The District 1 American Legion Riders take a Memorial Day ride created to remember those who lost their lives serving the country. According to organizer Randy Timms, since many parades and ceremonies were canceled due to the coronavirus, members “could not see Memorial Day without some kind of tribute.” They […]

Elkhorn

County reports new COVID-19 deaths

Five additional decedents resided at long term care facilities The Walworth County Division of Public Health reported earlier this week that an additional five deaths have been attributed to COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. These deaths bring the county’s death total to 16. All five decedents resided […]

Whitewater

Remembering the fallen

Whitewater community honors deceased veterans By Tom Ganser Correspondent Members of the Whitewater community, including scouts from Pack 173 and their leaders, gathered together at Hillside Cemetery May 21 in recognition of Memorial Day. The recognition looked to honor deceased veterans and their sacrifices to keep America free. Prior to […]

Elkhorn

Sunset Pool to remain closed for season

By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted 4-2 last week in favor of keeping Sunset Pool closed for the 2020 season amidst continued COVID-19 concerns as well as consideration of Walworth County’s recommended guidelines for opening public pools. Alderman Ron Dunwiddie and Frank Boggs voted in […]