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Dan Plutchak
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PHOTO GALLERY: Despite late rally, East Troy comes up short
By DAN PLUTCHAK - Friday, March 8, 2013
UPDATE -- Despite a rally that saw the East Troy boys basketball team tie the game twice in the waning minutes, the Trojans couldn't find a way to overcome Lodi in a 54-46 loss in that WIAA Division 3 state semifinal game.
Photos: Grow local: Banana trees grow in Delavan front yard
By DAN PLUTCHAK - Monday, Sept. 17, 2012
Neighbors driving by Dan Borkowski's home in Delavan might think they've somehow strayed far from Wisconsin, by the looks of the giant plant in growing in the front yard.
Ryan: Off and running
By DAN PLUTCHAK - Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012
After covering Rep. Paul Ryan since his first run for Congress in 1998, I’ve only heard of one occasion where he’s buckled under pressure and changed his mind.
Blog: On the way to Mars, making things still means something
By DAN PLUTCHAK - Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012
It’s been years since America’s exploration of outer space has captured the national imagination. In many ways, the same can be said about the American manufacturing industry.
City of Delavan cancels 4th fireworks
By DAN PLUTCHAK - Monday, July 2, 2012
DELAVAN --
The city of Delavan has canceled its July 4th Fireworks at Veteran's Park due to dry conditions, and will implement a burning ban beginning Tuesday, July 3, according to city officials.
Orfordville soldier laid to rest
By DAN PLUTCHAK - Wednesday, May 9, 2012
There was a time, not long before Sept. 11, 2001, that a freshly minted high school grad could join the military to serve their country, learn leadership and see the world.
East Troy leads the way on all-county basketball teams
By DAN PLUTCHAK - Wednesday, April 25, 2012
EAST TROY --
If you're looking for high school basketball talent in Walworth County, East Troy isn't a bad place to start.
East Troy boys defeat Clinton, advance to sectional final
By DAN PLUTCHAK - Thursday, March 8, 2012
After handing Clinton it's only loss of the season, East Troy made sure to emphasize the point Thursday with a 71-56 win in a WIAA Division 3 sectional semifinal.
Elkhorn author 'gives away' plot in his chronicle of Christian kindness
By DAN PLUTCHAK - Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012
ELKHORN --
We all give to others in one way or another. It’s what makes a family, a neighborhood and a community.
Is Whitewater Township dry? Not exactly
By DAN PLUTCHAK - Friday, Feb. 3, 2012
WHITEWATER TOWNSHIP --
Although many in Whitewater Township still refer to themselves as being Walworth County's last dry township, that's not exactly the case.