Month: April 2015

Obituaries

RICHARD ALLEN OSBORNE

Richard Allen Osborne, 48 of Delavan died April 7, 2015. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Harvest Pointe Church in Delavan. Friends may call three hours before the service at the church. Betzer Funeral Home of Delavan is assisting the family.

Obituaries

JAMES L. HARRINGTON

James L. Harrington, 78, of Delavan, died April 6, 2015 at Mercy Hospital in Janesville. He was born in Berlin on Jan. 31, 1937, to Lee and Arlene (Stout) Harrington. He married Kathryn Kelsey on Aug. 3, 1963, at the Delavan Methodist Church. Upon graduating from Hamline University in St. […]

Whitewater

Speeding on Franklin Street discussed by city

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A resident’s concerns of perceived excessive speed along a residential street prompted a recent discussion about so-called traffic calming efforts in Whitewater. At a Common Council meeting March 17, City Manager Cameron Clapper outlined what the city has done to address speeding-related concerns along portions of […]

Obituaries

JOHN R. DRAVUS

John R. Dravus, 78, of Janesville, died on March 31, 2015, at home. He was born in Illinois on May 19, 1936, the son of John and Jean (Williams) Dravus. He served in the National Guard. He had been employed by Enright Farm Supply and Nelson Bus Company. He had […]

Obituaries

LEON E. MATHWICK

Commander Leon E. L. Mathwick US Navy (Ret), 93, died April 5, 2015, at Fairhaven in Whitewater. CDR Mathwick had been a Whitewater resident since retiring from the Navy in 1970. He was an active parishioner of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Whitewater for over 40 years. Leon was preceded […]

East Troy

Fourth time’s a charm

School District referendum passes, Bresler re-elected By Tracy Ouellette Editor The East Troy Community School’s facility needs referendum was approved by the voters Tuesday, paving the way for the district to begin construction on a new Pre-K through second-grade school and major improvements to the High School. “I would like […]

Elkhorn

New alderman to serve District 2

Question 1 of school referendum passes According to unofficial results from the Walworth County Clerk’s Office, the City of Elkhorn Common Council will have a new face in the aldermanic District 2 seat. Political newcomer Michael Kluck garnered 151 votes, or about 64 percent of voters in the Elkhorn’s District […]

Whitewater

Sidewalks remain in George Street plans

By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Despite a request to the contrary from a contingent of residents, portions of city infrastructure remain in the plans for a small neighborhood street near Whitewater’s Armory building, following a recent decision by officials. The Common Council on March 17 voted to retain curb-and-gutter into the […]