By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The logo for the 2015 Walldog art event was revealed at a ceremony in front of Delavan City Hall on Thursday. The Walldog committee whittled the choices down to two and the public was allowed to vote on the final selection. The logo that was […]
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Elkhorn Area School District welcomes new administrator
Tadlock to champion STEM fields By Tom Ganser Correspondent The start of a new school year is an exciting time for a community like Elkhorn as the patterns and rhythms of the classroom replace overnight those of the summer. Having a little trouble sleeping the night before the first day […]
Council moves forward with Treyton’s Field
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent This is what Whitewater organizers are hoping as a memorial three years in the making officially moves forward. The Whitewater Common Council last week approved the issuance of a $473,534 contract to Monroe-based E and N Hughes Company for the construction of the Treyton Kilar Field […]
YMCA youth swimmer competes at national meet
Programs growing at Lake Geneva facility A member of the Geneva Lakes Y youth swim team competed in the YMCA National Long Course Championship in Atlanta, Ga., on July 30. Kaarin Quaerna, 16, competed in the 50-, 100- and 200-meter freestyle events and the 100-meter butterfly time trial. The meet […]
Turtles and frogs and snakes. Oh my!
Blending his knowledge of animals and his skill at connecting up with kids of all ages, David Stokes led his audience at this Cravath Lake Park Family Fun Night in getting up close – really, up close – and personal with several different species of turtles, frogs and snakes on […]
Lake Lawn battles oak wilt disease
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Lake Lawn Resort is fighting a threat to what it considers one of its property’s largest physical assets – its stately oak trees. Oak trees on the property have contracted oak wilt disease – a vascular fungal disease common among certain types of oak trees […]
Child advocacy center takes on child abuse
Newly christened Tree House a key part of healing process By Tyler Lamb Editor It’s the latest chapter in the continuing mission of helping abused children in Walworth County. The Walworth County Alliance for Children recently held a grand opening for its Tree House, located at W4063 County Highway NN, […]
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Whitewater Police Chief Lisa Otterbacher braves the Dunk Tank Aug. 6 at the National Night Out event at Cravath Lakefront Park in Whitewater. The annual event is sponsored by the Whitewater Police Department. (Tom Ganser photo)
Walworth County deputies cleared in fatal shooting death of Elkhorn man
DA will not request inquest By Tyler Lamb Editor The Walworth County district attorney has cleared four deputies involved in the June 13 fatal shooting of an Elkhorn man. In an Aug. 7 letter, District Attorney Daniel A. Necci said the deputies who shot and killed 39-year-old Jeremiah Krubert did so […]
Web show goes ‘underground’ at Delavan circus
By Vicky Wedig Editor Phil Bonyata and Philip Sassano showed up Sunday morning at the circus in Delavan unannounced, unscheduled and unscripted. The “Underground Lake Geneva” producer and host flitted around the Lake Lawn Airport grounds as Carson and Barnes workers set up the circus – looking for things to film […]