By David Paulsen Sports Correspondent Going into their homecoming game against McFarland Friday, the Whitewater High School football team knew it must have a victory if it had any realistic hopes of making the playoffs. The Whippets got that much-needed win by besting McFarland 49-43 in an offensive shootout. With […]
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WCAC luncheon celebrates alliance’s accomplishments
By Kellen Olshefski and Tyler Lamb Elkhorn Independent Staff The Walworth County Alliance for Children (WCAC) held its annual luncheon Sept. 26 to celebrate the hard work of volunteers and donors who have contributed to the year’s accomplishments. Held at Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva, the event brought together […]
Better late than never
Love of music drives local musicians to begin performing late in life By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer They may officially fall into the “blue haired” category, but the only thing blue about the members of a local band is that the “blues” are one of several genres they enjoy jamming […]
Hispanic Heritage Festival highlights culture
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The La Luz del Mundo (Light of the World) Church in Delavan hosted the second annual Hispanic Heritage Festival at Phoenix Park on Sept. 21. Berenice Solis and her husband, Luis Solis, organized the free event. Solis said the motivation for the event in its […]
Flier about school threats was inaccurate
Sub: Former Walworth man made suicidal comments in jail two months ago By Vicky Wedig Editor Information that “went viral” last week about a Walworth County man threatening to kill school children and himself is two months old and inaccurate, according to officials. Walworth County Sheriff’s Capt. Scott McClory said […]
Strong first half not enough for Panthers
By Marna Diemer Sports Correspondent A close game in the first half became a rout in the second half. Palmyra-Eagle High School’s varsity football team was challenging Clinton for a win Friday, but the Cougars’ second-half scoring led to a 34-7 loss for the Panthers. P-E’s defense was solid in […]
Bob Bottoni, Felix Puczylowski, Joan Lewandowski, Dan Walsh and Chris Bottoni present a check for $2,000 to the East Troy Food Pantry on Sept. 10. The money was raised during the Jim Bottoni “Ride to the Wall” memorial motorcycle ride June 1. Bob is Jim’s brother and Chris is his […]
Historic rest area proposed on nature trail near Darien
Wayside would feature information about former railroad line By Vicky Wedig Editor Creators of the Pelishek-Tiffany Nature Trail want to build a historical wayside that juxtaposes the tranquility of a small stream and foliage with the bustle of Interstate 43. The six-mile, 100-foot wide trail runs along I-43 from Allens […]
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Scarecrow Fest set for Saturday
Submissions yet to be unveiled; volunteers still needed By Cam Cronkite Staff Writer The 13th annual scarecrow fest will take place Saturday in downtown Delavan. Organizers say the community-oriented, family event gives residents a chance to get together, be creative and take pride in their historic community, and most importantly, […]