Ann Marie Pochowski, 66 of Elkhorn, died at her home on Monday, Jan. 27, 2014. She was born July 23, 1947, the daughter of the late Robert and Cecelia Gronowski. She loved gardening, birds, and wildlife. She enjoyed volunteering at the Lauderdale Lakes Improvement Association. She was the co-founder […]
Month: February 2014
ALVIN D. RHODE
Alvin D. Rhode, 89 of Elkhorn, died at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center on Friday, Jan. 31, 2014. He was the son of the late Frank and Mayme Rohde. He enjoyed attending ethnic festivals, especially those of Native American communities. He was a very proud Veteran of the Army and was […]
STEVE A. BRANDENBURG
Steve A. Brandenburg, 61, passed away Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014, at St. Vincent Healthcare in Billings, Mont. He was very strong and fought his whole life for each and every day. Steve was born Nov. 7, 1952, in Janesville, to Warren and Velma (Elet) Brandenburg. He was the oldest of […]
Authorities crack down on heroin sales in Lake Geneva
Walworth County authorities working in conjunction with federal Drug Enforcement Administration officials cracked down on the sale of heroin this week, arresting five people for distributing the drug in the Lake Geneva and Delavan areas. Using undercover agents, authorities purchased drugs from the accused before making the arrests, according to […]
Boys beat Waterford in double overtime
By Jennifer Cesarz Correspondent Last Friday night was a game the Delavan-Darien High School boys basketball team will not likely forget, as the Comets knocked off Waterford in Southern Lakes Conference action in double overtime, 75-74. With the win, the Comets are now 2-10 in the conference and 4-15 overall. […]
Whitewater boys finding ways to win
By Adam Knoll Sports correspondent The Whippets are on a minor tear, one that could see them reach over .500 for the first time in years. Following a 5-3 run in their last eight games, Whitewater now finds itself at 7-5 in conference play and 8-10 overall. Last week, the […]
City looks for ways to make poop profitable
Study to gauge plausibility of using methane to create energy Dave Fidlin Correspondent Whitewater officials are moving forward on a proposal to turn waste matter into a potentially profitable enterprise. The Common Council on Feb. 4 voted to enlist the services of Madison-based Trane, a company devoted to heating […]
Don’t miss out on the Cat’s Pajamas
The Cat’s Pajamas-Vocal Band, a high energy male a cappella group based out of Branson, MO, will perform at Whitewater High School on Monday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. as part of their seventh annual Music in Schools Tour. This tour brings student choral clinics, school assemblies, and evening shows […]
Lady Whippets move into top spot
By Adam Knoll Sports correspondent The Lady Whippets are peaking at the right time while McFarland is falling to the back of the pack late in the race for the Rock Valley North Conference Championship. At the moment, McFarland and Whitewater (both 9-2) are technically tied for first place, however […]
Lecture Series explores Lincoln’s legacy
Joint effort between Fairhaven and UW-Whitewater Fairhaven Senior Services and UW-Whitewater’s Office of Continuing Education announce “The Legacy and Lessons of the Age of Lincoln” as the theme for its spring community lecture series. For more than 30 years, UW-W faculty members have delivered more than 600 lectures to an […]
