Al’s Auto Body and Arboretum, W6866 N. Walworth Rd., Walworth, is in the final week of its annual Hosta Fest event, which features at least 175 hosta varieties but ends June 5. For those unable to make it, the evolving arboretum has more than 450 hosta varieties on display […]
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Lanesway to host car and truck show
Community event to include honoring a hometown hero By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer Lanesway is a foundation that was established last year by Lane Schweitzer’s family after he was tragically killed in a motorbike crash on March 27, 2019 at the age of 15. Lane’s mom, Judy Schweitzer said Lane […]
Let’s Walk Together
Community members plan 5K walk Saturday to support people of color A group of East Troy community members have organized a 5K walk to show support for the black community and all people of color in the light of protests across the nation in the aftermath of the alleged murder […]
WUSD stays the course on virtual graduation
Officials hold off on possible in-person ceremony By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Whitewater Unified School District officials agreed last week to stay the course and send off this year’s seniors virtually. But there is still a possibility of an in-person ceremony late this summer, if circumstances warrant such an event occurring. […]
‘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 […]
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 […]
Delavan Town Board lowers liquor license fees
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Town of Delavan board approved dropping liquor license fees in response to a request by Chris Marsicano, owner of the Village Supper Club. Marsicano wrote a letter to the board asking for the reductions and spoke during public comments at the May 19 meeting. […]
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 […]
DDHS seniors to be honored with grad cruise
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The 2020 graduating class of Delavan-Darien High School will be remembered for a situation they had no control over and have lost many final events of their senior year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the traditional graduation ceremony. The school district has done its […]
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 […]
