With a Tweet, race for district attorney race heats up
Posted by DAN PLUTCHAK on January 30, 2012
Two attorneys now are in the race for Walworth County district attorney.
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What are the issues in the spring election?
Posted by DAN PLUTCHAK on January 20, 2012
Love it or hate it, the political landscape heading into the spring elections is unlike any before it.
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Can jobs and environmental preservation coexist?
Posted by DAN PLUTCHAK on December 16, 2011
“I do believe you can successfully mine in the state and protect the environment,” Kedzie told a small group of Delavan business leaders earlier this month. Others aren't so sure.
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Why the DIII championship just might be the greatest of all college bowl games
Posted by DAN PLUTCHAK on December 15, 2011
The more I learn about Amos Alonzo Stagg, the more I admire this under-appreciated coach.
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When considering a candidate, ask the right question
Posted by DAN PLUTCHAK on December 12, 2011
Candidates could begin filing nomination papers Dec. 1, and this spring, all 11 county board seats will be up for a vote. As of this week, at least two will be contested.
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Recall ready?
Posted by DAN PLUTCHAK on November 21, 2011
The Walker recall effort is sure to be filled with charges and counter charges
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An opportunity for employers and the unemployed
Posted by DAN PLUTCHAK on October 24, 2011
There are signs that economic growth is slowly coming back, but a new trend has emerged separating employers for the unemployed -- jobs mismatch.
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Can bright spots add twinkle to a dim economy?
Posted by DAN PLUTCHAK on October 3, 2011
Despite a persistent gloomy economic outlook, we’re always on the lookout for bright spots as we put together the paper each week.
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What will it take to get people back to work?
Posted by DAN PLUTCHAK on August 8, 2011
The June unemployment rate in Walworth County rose to 8.5 percent — up from 7.6 percent — according to the latest figures from the state Department of Workforce Development. That’s discouraging news for people in Walworth County who continue to look for work.
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Two weeks left to enter our Best Dad or Grad contest
Posted by DAN PLUTCHAK on June 3, 2011
There's just a couple of weeks left to put together a short video, photo or 100-word explanation of why our dad or grad is the best.
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Don't forget to enter our Best Dad and Grad contest
Posted by DAN PLUTCHAK on May 20, 2011
It's a perfect weekend to put together a short video, photo or 100-word explanation of why our dad or grad is the best.
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Pig roast to raise money for Delavan woman battling breast cancer
Posted by DAN PLUTCHAK on May 18, 2011
A pig roast fundraiser is planned for Saturday to help with expenses for a Delavan woman undergoing treatment for breast cancer.
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Ryan won't run for Senate: "I feel like I'd be abandoning the cause"
Posted by DAN PLUTCHAK on May 17, 2011
Rep. Paul Ryan feels an obligation to finish the debate his started, so he's decided he won't run for the Senate. Ryan explained his decision this morning during a meeting with reporters and editors at our offices in Delavan, Wis.
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Enter our Best Dad and Grad contest on Facebook
Posted by DAN PLUTCHAK on May 13, 2011
Post a photo, video or 100 word description to our Facebook page. The entry with the most likes wins golf or an mp3 player.
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Bidding war for Lake Lawn?
Posted by DAN PLUTCHAK on May 10, 2011
As the closing for the sale of Delavan's Lake Lawn Resort drags on, a new bidder has emerged -- Lake Geneva builder and developer Todd Wilkins.
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Rummage sale to raise money for tornado relief
Posted by DAN PLUTCHAK on May 9, 2011
Bridgette Kutschma of Lake Geneva decided to organize a rummage sale when her brother, Andy Weigel, the head strength and conditioning coach of the Alabama men's basketball team, asked her to help raise money for tornado relief.
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Live webcast: Ryan kicks off week two of listening tour in Lake Geneva
Posted by DAN PLUTCHAK on April 25, 2011
Week two of Rep. Paul Ryan's listening tour kicks off at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Lake Geneva City Hall. We plan to webcast the session live here.
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Ryan lays out economic plan at Elkhorn town hall meeting
Posted by DAN PLUTCHAK on April 19, 2011
ELKHORN -- Congressman Paul Ryan is back in his home district and was in Elkhorn April 19, 2011, for one of 19 listening sessions he has planned over the next two weeks. About 150 people listened to Ryan talk about the deficit, energy policy and his budget proposal.
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Attention subscribers: Gazette, CSI considering mandatory newspaper recycling
Posted by DAN PLUTCHAK on April 1, 2011
Managers at Bliss Communications, publishers of the Walworth County Gazette, and CSI's Walworth County Sunday, are considering a mandatory newspaper recycling program, and are seeking reader input.
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Is the Lake Lawn deal good for Delavan?
Posted by DAN PLUTCHAK on March 31, 2011
If a buyer for Lake Lawn couldn't be found, taxpayers were never going to see the $900,000 special assessment anyway. Also, the city would not realize any property tax and room tax revenue of the resort remained closed.
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