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David Hoffmann: Local news can bring communities together

David Hoffmann: Local news can bring communities together

    Hello, I’m David Hoffmann. Like many of you, I’ve been thinking a lot about our country, our communities and how we find our way back to one another.

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    Residents receive information about proposed transmission line project

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    Walworth County Fair features a variety of food, music, entertainment and activities

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    The 177th Annual Walworth County Fair is being held through Sept. 7 at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St. in Elkhorn. This year’s fair features a variety of music, live entertainment, carnival rides, food vendors, children’s activities, craft vendors and farm animals. Several …

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        The department’s expenses are expected to be about $6.85 million in 2027 compared to about $6.44 million in 2026.

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