Violet Sky, 2, of Delavan, and her grandpa, Bob Ryan, hug the Easter Bunny before the Delavan-Delavan Lake Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Easter egg hunt in Phoenix Park on March 30. (Photo by Alexandrea Dahlstrom)
Month: April 2013
Delavan soldier up for Bronze Star
21-year-old injured leading unit in Afghanistan By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent U.S. Army Cpl. Daniel Weilandt, who was born and raised in Delavan, was injured March 12 leading his unit through an ambush in southern Afghanistan and is being considered for a Bronze Star. Daniel Weilandt’s father, Terry Weilandt, said […]
ROBERT L. ‘BOB’ LEE
We mourn the passing of Robert Lewis “Bob” Lee who died on Feb. 5, 2013 after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his wife Joyce (Goelz) in 2010, and elder brothers Donald and Richard. He is survived by sons, Eric and Karl (Roberta); Donald’s son, Bruce; and […]
JON C. SENSENBRENNER
Jon C. Sensenbrenner, 41 of Delavan, died Monday April 8, 2013, at his home. He was born Jan. 4, 1972, in Evanston, Ill., the son of John K. & Carlene (Schneck) Sensenbrenner. He loved and played hockey. He is survived by his mother Carlene of Fontana; brother Jeff of Fontana; […]
JOHN E. ZENNER
John E. Zenner, of Elkhorn, born in Des Plaines, Ill., on July 19, 1937, was called to his eternal home on Sunday April 7, 2013. Mr. Zenner began his business career as a manufacturer’s representative and advanced his career to become CEO of LinMot, a world leader in industrial linear […]
WMS to present ‘High School Musical’
By Tom Ganser Correspondent A talented cast of Whitewater Middle School student actors will bring “High School Musical, Jr.,” to life at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 11 and Friday, April 12 at the Whitewater High School auditorium, 534 S. Elizabeth St. Follow the Jocks, the Brainiacs, Thespians and Skater […]
East Troy native enters contest to go to space
By Vanessa Lenz SLN Staff Ever since she saw a space shuttle launch as a small child, East Troy native Julie Mason knew she wanted to be an astronaut one day. So when she heard about the Axe Apollo Space Academy online contest, Mason was quick to enter. “Space exploration […]
Flood watch issued for area
The National Weather Service office in Sullivan has issued a flood watch for the entire area beginning at noon Tuesday and lasting through Friday. Several rounds of moderate rainfall and isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected from today through Thursday due to a strong stationary front extending across Iowa and […]
Plans under way for East Troy Cycling Classic
By Jennifer Bradley Correspondent The East Troy Village Board briefly discussed details regarding the East Troy Cycling Classic last Monday night. The event will pass through the village on Friday, June 21 as part of the Tour of America’s Dairyland’s 11-day professional cycling series. After trustee Fortune Renucci brought up […]
Nearly Naked Mile to honor late UW-Whitewater volleyball player
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Lisa Panici only attended the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for a semester. But her influence on students and faculty will be felt for years to come. Panici, an athlete, was nicknamed “the irresistible force” by coaches and teammates during her freshman year. She played on the Warhawk […]
