LATEST STAFF ENTRIES
Schedule: U.S. Nationals Snow Sculpting 2013
The U.S. Nationals Snow Sculpting competition 2013 runs through Sunday at Lake Geneva's Winterfest
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Concealed carry debate comes to Illinois
In the midst of the national debate sparked by the shooting rampage in Newtown Conn., Illinois now must decide how it wants to deal with the issue of its citizens carrying concealed weapons.
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Staff not immune to the flu
It’s not unusual for writers to immerse themselves in a topic to fully understand the story they’re trying to tell.
Be careful what you wish for.
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Can you convince the undecided?
If our recent poll on WalworthCountySunday.com is any gauge, a whole lot of presidential campaign money is being spent on a very few undecided voters.
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Let's bypass the bypass
I was on my way to Burlington last week, but never got there. Blame the new bypass.
It had been awhile since my family and I had taken this particular route home from Racine. We were returning from my niece’s 30th birthday party, and I decided to drive through Burlington, where we could stop for gas and get something to eat.
But as we approached the city, we ended up on the sparkling new bypass that whisked us to the other side of the city. On this trip, there would be no stopping for a meal, and gas would have to wait until I got home.
It reminded me of all the places I don’t go anymore because I’m zipping past them at 65 mph.
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LATEST COMMUNITY ENTRIES
Country cemetery dates back to state’s founding days
Share A photo of this Mystery Place is HERE The Troy Lakes Cemetery is located on County Highway J west of East Troy and just a little east of Troy Center. The cemetery association was organized on April 12, 1851. That meeting took place ...
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Memorial Day weekend, plus specials for chocoholics and bargain hunters
Monday is Memorial Day, and every local city, town and village has parades, services and programs scheduled. But if you're looking for a few more things to do this weekend, you're in luck. In the mood for all things chocolate? Head for Burlington's Chocolate Fest. Confirmed bargain hunter? Check ...
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Cool waters mean mixed results in overall fishing
Lake Geneva 5/20/13 through 5/27/13 This spring has been very cold, so the lake is still about two weeks behind schedule. With the cold water temperatures the overall fishing has been on the tough side. The best bite still remains largemouth bass in the shallows. Largemouth bass fishing has been ...
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Job, a little help alleviate widow's fears of homelessness
Dear W.C., I am one of those senior citizens you write about sometimes. My husband died two years ago and left me penniless. He told me we had money saved for retirement. I never handled our financial affairs. My husband always paid the bills and controlled all the money. I ...
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Long history of Williams family reflected in barn
A photo of this Mystery Place is HERE A brightly colored barn quilt can be seen on the barn at 2789 Theatre Road between Bailey’s Road and North Walworth Road (Wisconsin Highway 67). The barn is set back, so you need to drive slowly or stop near the driveway ...
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Country cemetery dates back to state’s founding days
Editor's Note: Hall says, "If you drive on County J you can see the cemetery on the north side of the road. It is small and there is only one drive into that area."
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