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Walworth County
Telfer gets nod Interim chancellor selected for UW-Whitewater's to job...story
Q&A with Rep. Paul Ryan For Congressman Paul Ryan, farm policy, economic policy and energy policy are all one-in-the same story I comment I video
Letters: When is
a baby a baby? Readers respond...read I 4 comments
Death Notices
Thomas L. Davis, 102, Delavan
Ronald E "Red" Livingston, 63, Twin Lakes
Thursday, May 7, 2008
Walworth County
All ages take part in 'Carousel'
Richard Rodgers and Oscar
Hammerstein have made audiences laugh, cry and smile for generations. The Lakeland Players will be making local audiences do just that in their season-ending production of "Carousel."....story
Delavan Township structure burns Extra area departments were called in to respond to a structure fire Monday morning along Highway 50 just west of Highway 67 in Delavan Township...story
Time is Now: TIN dontating $200,000 to fight drunk driving, home violence
Death Notices
Michael S. Bouras, 51, Lake Geneva
John "Jack" Campbell, 82, Williams Bay
Patricia Bowers Markling, 75, Delavan
Rose Ellen Curran Roesser, 86, Lyons Township
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Walworth County
Students celebrate Arbor Day In a 
special day set aside for trees, students from area schools attended Arbor Day ceremonies in several Walworth County communities....story
Death Notices
Michael S. Bouras, 51, Lake Geneva
Monday, May 5, 2008
Walworth County
Letters: When is
a baby a baby? Readers respond...read I 4 comments
Why bicycles are a great workout While the snow has finally melted away, the pounds 
some of us gained have not. But you can work off that excess winter baggage and find a healthier you with an object found in many garages. No, not a shovel. We're talking about a good old-fashioned bicycle...story
Church helps with Katrina reconstruction Shortly after attending Easter services at Anchor Covenant Church at the Lake Geneva YMCA, a group of volunteers pulled out of the parking lot bound for Phoenix, La. When they arrived, they spent the next week helping to rebuild homes devastated by Hurricane Katrina two-and-a half years ago...story
Lake Geneva picks two for liquor licenses Two businesses came out winners Monday night in Lake Geneva's liquor license sweepstakes. Five businesses had submitted applications but only two licenses were available...story
Keep immunizations up to date, officials urge Health officials have confirmed the suspected case of measles in Walworth County. The case was reported earlier this month and is one of six confirmed cases in the state...story
Upcoming Events
Celebrity event to support children's advocacy center The Joy to the World benefit is planned for Saturday, May 31 from 5-9 p.m. on the Richard Driehaus estate in Lake Geneva...story
A new acting company's inaugural performance Opening performances will be held at 7:30 p.m., May 9-11. All shows will be held at Michael Fields Agricultural Institute...story
'Let's Groove' with the cloggers These talented dancers hit the big stage at Irvin L Young Auditorium at UW-Whitewater on Saturday, May 10 at 6:30 p.m...story
Band competes to perform at Summerfest Amazing Graceland will take the stage and compete in a 16-band concert hosted at Wauwatosa East High School on May 9 begining at 4 p.m. Amazing Graceland is scheduled to perform at 6:50 p.m....story
Purr-fect Mother's Day show "Kat's Meow" is at Golden Oaks Mansion, 421 Baker Street, Lake Geneva, on Sunday, May 11 at 3 p.m...story
Death Notices
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Friday, May 2, 2008
Walworth County
Genoa City teen in court Faced additional charges Friday ... story
Letters: When is a baby a baby? Readers respond...read I comment
Champion chefs and bakers Walworth County celebrates winning ways in the kitchen...story
The last hurdle? After the latest court ruling, Lakeland School looks to the future...story
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Walworth County
Rock with The Dots The current music scene is saturated with young artists trying to achieve superstar 
status. Rock 'n' roll is stacked full of all-male bands, while females seem to dominate the pop scene. One local rock group is breaking all rules by defying age and gender stereotypes, and playing music by their own rules...read story
Time is Now: With mobile home in disrepair, builders group comes to rescue
Death Notices
Donald L. Babcock, 82, Elkhorn
Previous Headlines
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Walworth County
Summer movie preview: welcome
back old friends This summer marks the return of some long-lost cinematic friends...story
Death Notices
Alice May Reeves, 95, Delavan
Theresa Trajkovich, 86, Darien
Monday, April 28, 2008
Walworth County
First person: Mental illness is no mystery to those it affects. That's why they tell their story In a society where people are 
judged by appearance or education, mental illness seems like an insurmountable obstacle, but Steve Bunton tries to show people otherwise as a presenter in a program called "In Our Own Voice: Living with Mental Illness."...story
Update Teen will face charges in adult court Hart faces new charges…story
Attempt to reclaim record falls a few hops shy Lake Geneva came a few jumps short of reclaiming the record for the world's largest bunny hop last weekend...story
Update A slow return to normal The hot water was back on Tuesday after many UW-Whitewater students spent the past week scrambling to find a place to eat and take a shower...story
Attorney seeks mom's mental health records An East Troy man accused of fatally shaking or squeezing his 1-month-old daughter is now raising questions about the mental health of the baby's mother...story
Public radio host appearing at Lake Geneva Library Both her verbal and written voices will be present at the Lake Geneva Library Monday night where Feraca will be discussing her writing and signing I Hear Voices...story
Death Notices
Norman H. Williams, 86, Lake Geneva
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Walworth County
Fresh blues with Hobie and the Leftovers The blues are no stranger to Walworth County. From Glenn Davis' former juke joint, 
The Silver Moon, to bluesman Jody Noa's former Pell Lake blues club, Jody's Blue Room, the Geneva Lakes area is still the place for blues fans to get their ya-yas out...story
Time is Now: Requests for help come from many people
Death Notices
Keith W. Clowes, 88, Darien
Margaret E. Ruehlman, 92, Elkhorn
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Walworth County
UW-Whitewater students left
without heat and hot water UW-
Whitewater students were left without heat and hot water Wednesday after an explosion destroyed a boiler on campus...story
Visitor's Bureau offers Wi-Fi
The Walworth County Visitors' Bureau in Elkhorn is hosting an open house on April 30 from 5-8 p.m...story
UW-Whitewater chancellor finalists named University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly today announced five finalists who are being considered for the position of chancellor at UW-Whitewater...story
Death Notices
Betty L. Schnick, 86, Delavan
Monday, April 21, 2008
Walworth County
Exclusive club, reluctant members She qualified to 
become a Gold Star Mother because her son, PFC Thomas D. Walker--whose photo sits on a nearby windowsill--was killed on Dec. 26, 1968, when he stepped on a land mine...story
Earthquake rumblings felt in southeastern Wisconsin The quake originated in Illinois... story I comments
Teen's case sent back to juvenile court Badger High student charged with homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle...story
Upcoming Events
Whitewater's history displayed on arch Dedication set for Sunday, April 20 at 2 p.m. at Cravath Lakefront Park, Whitewater.
Town of Geneva Park Commission to hold Garlic Mustard Fest Third annual Mustard Garlic Fest will be held Saturday, May 3 at the Duck Lake Nature Trail from 9-11:30 a.m.
Death Notices
Edna M. Larson, 95, Delavan
Virginia A. Poivey, 88, Walworth
Francis N. Siebenaller, 89, Whitewater
Christian have been working for months getting ready to take audiences to the Swiss Alps in the days leading up to World War II...story
Time is Now: A child comes to the rescue
Death Notices
None
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Walworth County
Top 10 Alex Bondar, a senior at East
Troy High School, and Kelly Supernaw, a senior at Delavan-Darien High School, top the list of the '07-'08 All-Walworth County Basketball Teams.
The teams are selected annually by Walworth County
coaches and members of the media.
read story | past players
of the year I photos
Congdon pond gets ready for fishing season The pond in Delavan's Congdon Park has been stocked with 3,000 rainbow trout as part of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Urban Fishing Waters program...story
Qualifier open to area women Ever dream of golfing on the LPGA Tour? The first step could take place May 27 at the amateur qualifier at Geneva National..story
Death Notices
Arthur L. Olson, 94, Elkhorn
Monday, April 14, 2008
Walworth County
Horses on parade: Artists selected for summer art project in Lake 
Geneva Area artists have begun work on their creations for the "Horsing Around Town" project that will feature 80 pony sculptures situated throughout downtown Lake Geneva. More than 200 artists applied to participate in the project...story
An African peak pulls adventurer ever higher If having fun is the measuring stick, Walworth County's own Tom Johnson is--dare we say--right up there among great mountaineers...story
Tournament draws top women golfers This year's $100,000 purse makes the Aurora Health Care Championship at Geneva National one of the top stops on the Futures Tour this year...story
Outing to raise money for cancer research Plans are under way for the fourth annual Chris Schwenn Cancer Foundation golf outing and benefit dinner on Friday, May 16 at Abbey Springs Golf Club...story
Despite admission, defendant escapes assault charges Jurors heard a 76-year-old town of Lafayette man readily admit that he sexually assaulted at least 10 children more than 20 years ago...story
Death Notices
Vella Knilians, 90, Delavan
Going green is an undeniably growing trend in home building.
The latest trend--particularly in the Midwest--is the eco-village: not just one, but a community of green homes built to harmonize with natural surroundings.
Ketil Bjornstad, Terje Rypdal - Life in Leipzig
I admit to not being very familiar with the ECM "supergroup" - The Sea, of which pianist Bjornstad and guitarist Rypdal were members, along with drummer Jon Christensen and cellist David Darling, but on this new live duo recording, some of the compositions from that short-lived group (they released two albums in the '90s), along with some solo works and a touch of Grieg, form the basis for this pleasantly combustible collaboration. An unlikely pairing of thematic classically-influenced acoustic piano and shredding electric guitar, this partnership works due to the obvious respect of the players and of course, their high level of musicianship. (4 of 5 stars).
On Shy Child's third release, Noise Won't Stop, (their first on the Kill Rock Stars label) the Brooklyn duo of Pete Cafarella (vocals / keytar) and Nate Smith (drums) have crafted an album that pulsates with throbbing dance grooves, '80s synthesizers and tight rhythms that'll either leave you drenched in sweat (if you're the all-night raver type) or icy cold. (3 of 5 stars).
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Lakeland Players Presenting "Carousel" - May 9-11 and May 16-18 at the Walworth County Performing Arts Center, 15 W. Walworth St., Elkhorn. Show times on Friday and Saturday are 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m. For more information or tickets, call 248-2067.
Geraniums on the Garth Annual Flower Sale - Friday, May 9-Sunday, May 11 at St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church, 13 S. Church St., Elkhorn. Geraniums, vinca vines and spikes are $3.50 each or $3 if ordering at least a dozen. Regal geraniums are $7. Flats of traditional annuals will also be available for $17.50. A variety of hanging baskets will be $25. For more information, call Mary Koss at 723-2178 or Sue Bell at 723-3123.
The Village Garden Club of Genoa City's Mother's Day Plant Sale - Friday, May 9 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and Saturday, May 10 beginning at 8 a.m. at the village parking lot in Genoa City. All proceeds are used to beautify the village.
Sam Baker and Band - Saturday, May 10 at Hemingway's Port of Call, Lake Geneva.
Lakeland School Fest - Saturday, May 10 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Lakeland School, 504 W. Court St., Elkhorn. Admission is free. The day will include a plant sale, silent auction, live auction, food and sweet shop, games, children's crafts, entertainment, a health booth, petting zoo, craft booths, vendors, book sale, rummage sale and raffle.
"Let's Groove" with the Walworth County Cloggers - Saturday, May 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Young Auditorium on the UW-Whitewater campus, Whitewater. Those who like percussive dance forms like Irish step dancing or tap dance will love the cloggers. Tickets are $7.50 and $1 for those under 4. Tickets will be available at the door or by calling 472-2222.
Kat's Meow - Sunday, May 11 at 3 p.m. at Golden Oaks Mansion, 421 Baker St., Lake Geneva. This original comedy show features a charming family of cats who are celebrating Mother's Day on a "Cat-erberry Crooze." Tickets are $35 and includes the show, coffee, tea and gourmet desserts. For more information or to tickets, call 248-9711.
Fontana Garden Club Meeting - Monday, May 12 at 11 a.m. at Gordy's Boathouse, Fontana. Frontier Flowers will demonstrate flower combinations for outdoor containers. The cost is $20 for lunch. For more information or reservations, call Kay Lange at 275-2518 or Ginny Polkow at 245-6487.
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