Walworth, Darien and Sharon launch shared fire/EMS service
The Walworth, Darien and Sharon fire & EMS departments on Monday began operations of shared firefighter/paramedic service.
Testing resumes Tuesday at the Walworth County Fairgrounds
A team will be conducting community-based testing each Tuesday between Dec. 15 and Mar. 9 at the Walworth County Fairgrounds.
East Troy opens ice-skating rink
EAST TROY — The ice skating rink is open as of Feb. 12, 2021. The rink is located immediately north of the East Troy Lions Public Library, 3094 Graydon Ave.…
First Lady Jill Biden celebrates Valentine’s Day with message of healing
The First Lady’s staff organized the display on the north lawn of the White House with large hearts signed by Dr. Biden.
Evers proposes legalizing marijuana to fund rural schools, other initiatives
Gov. Tony Evers today announced a proposal to legalize recreational marijuana and regulating and taxing it much like alcohol.
Former town of East Troy officer’s house destroyed in Eagle River fire
EAGLE RIVER — Former town of East Troy officer Matt Wilson and his family escaped from their burning home overnight Feb. 5, but all of their possessions were destroyed. Wilson…
Wisconsin team wins 2021 U.S. National Snow Sculpting Championship
Photo by Melinda Pearson, WinterFun LAKE GENEVA — Bitter cold, high winds and special precautions because of the pandemic threw extra challenges in the way of this year’s 11 teams…
Illinois’ top snow sculpting team on its way to Lake Geneva
ROCKFORD — The Band of Misfit Boys won the 35th annual Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition with their sculpture titled “Hooty and the Blowfish.” The team will advance to the 2022…
Whitewater’s Big Brick Park ice rink is open
WHITEWATER (WKOW) — The ice rink at Big Brick park in Whitewater is now open, according to a Facebook post from the Park and Rec Departent. (The far north end…
Jim Black: Pilers, filers and tossers
This column, first published March 4, 2007 in the Walworth County Week, is part of Jim Black's 2022 collection, "Just Call Me a Gardener — and other wonders along the…