Delavan-Delavan Lake Are Chamber to host auction
By STAFF - Wednesday, May 23, 2012
DELAVAN -- The Delavan-Delavan Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Auction will hold its 17th annual chamber auction Fri., June 1, at Lake Lawn Resort, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Take a guided tour of the Whitewater Effigy Mounds Preserve
By STAFF - Wednesday, May 23, 2012
WHITEWATER -- As part of the Wisconsin Historic Preservation and Archaeology Month, Whitewater resident Renae Prell-Mitchell, who is the former executive director of The Prairie Enthusiasts and holds a doctorate in environmental geography, will lead a guided tour of the Whitewater Effigy Mounds Preserve, 288 S. Indian Mounds Parkway, at 10 a.m. on May 26.
WisDems rollout early vote drives
By STAFF - Wednesday, May 23, 2012
MADISON -- The Democratic Party of Wisconsin will begin holding early vote drives at many locations throughout the state that will feature elected officials and volunteers.
NATO rally part of the big picture for Lake Geneva activist
By MARGARET PLEVAK - Wednesday, May 23, 2012
For Mary Jo Fesenmaier, one of the most powerful moments during her weekend in Chicago came not during the march attended by thousands of protestors during the NATO summit—but at a rally afterwards.
High flying for Harvard stunt pilot
By DENNIS HINES, STATELINE NEWS - Wednesday, May 23, 2012
BELOIT --
Susan Dacy admits to being afraid of heights. So what is she doing performing stunts on her “Big Red” World War II-era biplane?
Lautenschlager to discuss criminal defense fund, John Doe probe
By STAFF - Tuesday, May 22, 2012
MADISON -- Former attorney general and U.S. Attorney Peg Lautenschlager will discuss the limitations and parameters of a criminal defense fund, such as the one Gov. Scott Walker has established during a John Doe criminal corruption probe, at 11 a.m. Wed., May 23 in the Capitol’s Senate Parlor Room, located in the second floor, south wing.
Racine County Republicans to hold 'Get out the Vote' rally
By STAFF - Tuesday, May 22, 2012
BURLINGTON -- The Republican Party of Racine County is hosting a "Get out the Vote" rally and informational session from 5:45 to 7 p.m., May 30 at the Western Racine County GOP Headquarters, 365 Milwaukee Ave., Burlington.
Whitewater Arts Alliance reports stolen banner
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Jim Stewart's missing.
Free herbs, houseplants, more at Walworth County community plant swap
By STAFF - Tuesday, May 22, 2012
ELKHORN -- The 7th annual Community Plant Swap will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, Sat., June 2, at the Walworth County Government Center, 100 W. Walworth St., Elkhorn.
Police find pot plants, fighting roosters, weapons at McHenry County home
By STAFF - Tuesday, May 22, 2012
MCHENRY COUNTY, ILL. -- A Woodstock man is facing criminal charges after police found marijuana plants, “fighting” roosters, weapons and over $85,000 in cash in a search of his home over the weekend, according to a story in the Chicago Tribune.
Got chocolate? It's at Burlington's ChocolateFest
By LYNN GREENE - Tuesday, May 22, 2012
BURLINGTON --
Chef Barbara Adler knows what people like -- chocolate.
Walworth County Sheriff's Office employees honored
By STAFF - Monday, May 21, 2012
ELKHORN -- Several Walworth County Sheriff’s Office personnel received awards at a recognition ceremony May 17:
Walworth County looking for 2013 Fairest of the Fair contestants
By STAFF - Monday, May 21, 2012
ELKHORN -- An informational meeting for contestants in the 2013 Walworth County Fairest of the Fair will be held 6 p.m., Thurs., May 24, in the fair office, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. This round table event will provide answers to any questions contestants may have.
Three UW-Whitewater faculty members win Fulbright awards
By STAFF - Monday, May 21, 2012
WHITEWATER -- Three University of Wisconsin-Whitewater faculty members won prestigious Fulbright Scholar awards for 2012-2013, the most in campus history.
McHenry County ponders Camp Algonquin rebirth
By STAFF - Monday, May 21, 2012
MCHENRY COUNTY, ILL. -- Started in 1907 as a 20-acre wilderness getaway, Camp Algonquin has served other groups in over 100 years, from underprivileged Chicago children to victims of Hurricane Katrina, according to a story in the Northwest Herald.
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