Archive for: September, 2013

JEAN V. DEIST

Jean Virginia (nee Weinkauf) Deist, 87, died Sept. 23, 2013. She was born on March 31, 1926 to the late Henry and Zella Weinkauf. She graduated from Mukwonago High School in 1944. She married John “Jack” Deist and they resided in East Troy. He preceded her in death in 2010. […]

 
 

MYRTLE A. BRAUN

Myrtle Alida “Skip” Braun, 89, of Whitewater, died Sept. 23, 2013, at Hearthstone in Whitewater. She was born in Grafton, N.D., on Oct. 27, 1923, to Mikkel and Andrea (Lindelei) Motroen. She married the late Robert Braun. She worked as a registered nurse. She was a loving and extremely talented, […]

 
 

New youth center opens

Delavan native refurbishes former furniture store for teen hang-out By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The “I Don’t Know Where to Be” Youth Center opened to the public in downtown Delavan at 123 Park Place on Sept. 13. The open house drew a steady stream of kids eager to see what […]

 
 

Authorities seeking tips in 1982 murder

Authorities seeking tips in 1982 murder

By Tyler Lamb Editor Tips are being sought in the case of a woman who was abducted and found dead in 1982. Walworth County authorities are working with the Dane County Sheriff’s Office on the case of Barbara Nelson. Nelson, 34, was abducted from her job at a gas station […]

 
 

Chiefs roll to 63-0 win over Beloit Turner

Chiefs roll to 63-0 win over Beloit Turner

By Dan Truttschel Sports Correspondent While nobody associated with the Big Foot football team would admit it, there was little to any chance visiting Beloit Turner could pull off a miracle upset Friday night. And after the first quarter, that chance was exactly nil. Big Foot, the state’s top-ranked Division […]

 
 

School district to promote resiliency in Sept. 30 program

We will overcome By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer Looking towards promoting the ability to bounce back and thrive, the Elkhorn Area School District is preparing for a Sept. 30 program about resiliency. Resilience, the ability allowing a person, group or community to become strong, healthy or successful again after something […]

 
 

Students to tour manufacturing facilities

Students from Elkhorn Area, Delavan-Darien and Badger high school will have a chance to tour three to four manufacturing facilities in their area during Manufacturing Day on Oct. 4. The Walworth County Economic Development Alliance and the Walworth County Job Center are teaming up with schools and companies to host […]

 
 

Two car crash closes intersection

Two car crash closes intersection

A crash involving two cars closed the intersection of U.S. Highway 12 and Middlelake Drive. The crash occurred around 12:30 p.m. Walworth County Sheriff’s officials said everyone involved was taken to the hospital but the extent of all the injuries is not yet known. Officials are still looking into the cause of […]

 
 

Village cancels service contract for water tower

Land purchase for fire station approved By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Darien Village Board voted Sept. 16 to terminate its service contract with Utility Service Co. for maintenance of its water tower on Oak Street. The board discussed terminating the contract Aug. 19 meeting but tabled the issue and […]

 
 

Crossing the finish line

Crossing the finish line

Half Marathon a winner for community By Heather Ruenz Editor Despite sounding noticeably tired Monday morning, less than 24 hours after the Half Marathon that took more than a year to plan had come to an end, Jeff Knight was also inspired. “The entire community really put on an amazing […]