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Todd Mishler
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Delavan kidney recipient, donor drawn together by friendship
By TODD MISHLER - Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012
DELAVAN --
They’re not joined at the hip, although family and friends might argue that point.
Forget the inbox, they prefer the P.O. box
By TODD MISHLER - Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012
ZENDA --
In small communities around Walworth County, that spot is the local post office, many of which continue to survive and thrive despite the U.S. Postal Service’s financial struggles in a technology-dominated world.
Child advocacy center plans construction of new facility
By TODD MISHLER - Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012
GENEVA TOWNSHIP --
The Walworth County Board of Supervisors is expected Tuesday to transfer ownership of a five-acre parcel in Geneva Township to WCAC, which then assumes all building and financing responsibilities for the property and new complex.
No food for Fido? Friends of Noah helps families feed pets
By TODD MISHLER - Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011
WHITEWATER --
Most people are familiar with food pantries that collect food for people in need. But most animal rescue programs don’t offer that same kind of help.
For Delavan Legion volunteers, filling plates on Christmas is fulfilling
By TODD MISHLER - Friday, Dec. 23, 2011
DELAVAN --
Malsch and organizers expect to serve the traditional turkey dinner to an estimated 125 area residents for the sit-down portion that starts at noon today (Sunday).
Number of poor students on the rise in most Walworth County school districts
By TODD MISHLER - Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011
WALWORTH COUNTY --
Recent U.S. Census Bureau data shows that the poverty rate of Wisconsin children ages 5 through 17 rose from 12.9 percent to 17 percent from 2007 to 2010. And southern Wisconsin hasn’t been immune — 24 out of 25 districts in Rock and Walworth counties saw increases, 12 of them rising by more than 50 percent
Delinquent taxes remain above $9 million
By TODD MISHLER - Monday, Dec. 12, 2011
ELKHORN --
A painfully sluggish economy, weak real estate market and stubborn unemployment rate, which has dipped only 0.2 percent during the last year, continue to create a troublesome combination in Walworth County.A painfully sluggish economy, weak real estate market and stubborn unemployment rate, which has dipped only 0.2 percent during the last year, continue to create a troublesome combination in Walworth County
As East Troy teen grew up, his Big Brother wouldn’t let him down
By TODD MISHLER - Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011
GENOA CITY --
The Genoa City resident was divorced and his two children — both since deceased — were grown when, at age 60, he got involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rock, Walworth and Jefferson Counties
Walworth County travels new road with OWI court
By TODD MISHLER - Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011
ELKHORN --
OWI court started Oct. 4 for the program’s first five participants, who must appear in Judge Robert Kennedy’s courtroom at the Walworth County Judicial Center in Elkhorn every other Tuesday for review hearings.
Delavan to dedicate new fire station
By TODD MISHLER - Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011
DELAVAN -- Nobody should wonder why Fire Chief Neill Flood and the other 35 paid-on-call firefighters who make up the Delavan Fire Department are smiling so much these days.
