Company has purchased former Amato Ford Dealership Lynch Family of Dealerships recently announced their newest dealership at 1015 Main St., Mukwonago. Lynch Ford of Mukwonago officially opened May 4. The Lynch Family of Dealerships purchased the former Amato Ford Dealership to expand their brand variety. “We are excited to bring […]
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Adapting, but still struggling
Restaurant retains about 25 percent of regular business By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer When Dean Pierce and Katie Duckworth bought Someplace Else about 18 months ago they never imagined the challenges they are now facing in light of the coronavirus pandemic. They had planned to be closed for a few […]
County offers guidance following end of Safer-at-Home
Public Health advises people voluntarily comply with social distancing, safety precautions In the wake of the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the Safer-at-Home order, effective immediately, businesses can open and people can travel and gather in large groups. Walworth County’s Division of Public Health will not be issuing orders […]
New director leads APFV through trying times
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent Despite facing a whole new world from her first day in the office, Suzi Schoenhoft, the new Executive Director of New Beginnings/Association for the Prevention of Family Violence is pushing forward, ensuring that those in need receive help during these trying times. Schoenhoft started the new […]
City to borrow $5.42 million to refinance debt, fund projects
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Plans are in motion in Whitewater to borrow $5.42 million in bonds to help see through this year’s capital projects and refinance debt taken out a year ago. Finance Director Steve Hatton recently reviewed with a city panel the assorted capital improvement tasks on the docket […]
Aram Public Library offering curbside pickup
The Aram Public Library began offering curbside pickup recently and according to the director, they’re happy to be doing so. “Staff is thrilled to begin offering curbside pickup,” according to Michelle Carter, director. The library began the service April 24. Carter said the process is fairly easy beginning with patrons […]
Big Foot student earns honor
William Volmar among 10 state semifinalists named Ten Wisconsin students – including William Volmar, of Big Foot High School – have been named semifinalists in the 2020 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, a national honor recognizing the country’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors. “Each of these students has worked incredibly […]
Former Elk to lead football team
Todd Ghilani received many accolades during his high school career By Travis Pipes Contributor Todd Ghilani, Elkhorn Area High School alum and Northern Illinois graduate, has officially accepted the head coaching job for the Elks football team. Elkhorn is a quiet city nestled among rolling cornfields, farms and light industry […]
Whitewater Kiwanis bolsters contribution to community
The group responded to the need for more meals during COVID-19 The Kiwanis Whitewater Breakfast Club Board of Directors met virtually in April to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the Whitewater community and decided to offer additional assistance to the Whitewater area because of COVID-19. In addition to the […]
Go Badgers!
High school honors graduating seniors A team of Badger High School administrators, teachers and staff members hit the road recently to honor the school’s Class of 2020 with yard signs delivered to their homes. “Our hearts go out to the class of 2020. This is not the way we wanted […]