Caroline Elizabeth Hookstead, 94, passed away Dec. 23, 2015, at Fairhaven in Whitewater. She was born in Eagle, Feb. 28, 1921, the daughter of Fred and Agnes (Smart) Detlof. She married Raymond Hookstead May 15, 1943, in Mukwonago. They were area farmers until Ray’s illness in 1972, […]
Month: December 2015
Boys win two before holiday break
Girls win one, lose two By Kevin Cunningham Correspondent The Delavan-Darien High School boys basketball team had two games last week before an 18-day holiday break. On Dec. 15, the Comets beat Union Grove at home 60-49. Thanks to its defense, the Comets held a 28-19 lead going into halftime. […]
Treatment plant upgrade to top $20 million
Officials expected to act on user rate impact at Jan. 19 council meeting By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After a year marked with study, debate and analysis, Whitewater officials are entering 2016 with a plan in motion to allocate $20.7 million toward upgrading the city’s wastewater treatment facility. After a spirited […]
Gas station canopy topples during storm
Delavan firefighters stand by Monday afternoon as emergency crews assess the damage caused by the toppling of the canopy at the Citgo gas station on Highway 11 at Wright Street in Delavan. A witness said at least one car was damaged with its front end crushed under the canopy. […]
PATRICIA L. MITCHELL
Patricia Louise (nee Ells) Mitchell, 77, died Dec. 26, 2015, in Tallahassee, Fla. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carlton and Helen (Wiesenthal) Ells; brother Carlton John Ells; and son Joel Carlton Mitchell. She is survived by her sons, Michael of Waukesha, Bradley and Patrick, both of Tallahassee; […]
Town to add pier at Community Park
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Town of Delavan will add a new wood pier at Community Park for the coming summer. The cost of the pier is estimated to be $24,786, $24,000 of which will be covered by unallocated funds from the 2015 budget. Supervisor Chris Marsicano said the […]
City accepts bid for fire department project
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A portion of the basement in Whitewater’s municipal building has been repurposed to accommodate volunteers of the city’s fire and rescue department as part of a spending plan adopted recently by officials. The Common Council on Dec. 15 voted to accept a $23,466 bid submitted by […]
BEVERLY A. PINCH
Beverly Ann (nee McIntyre) Pinch, 93, of Elkhorn, died unexpectedly Dec. 25, 2015, at Ridgestone Terrace in Elkhorn. She was born on Sept. 22, 1922, in Red Wing, Minn., the daughter of the late Elmer and Helen (Mueller) McIntyre. Beverly was raised in La Crosse and graduated from the University […]
Citizens speak on alcohol ordinance
Committee reviewing language of city’s current ordinances regarding sale of alcohol By Kellen Olshefski Editor Owners and managers of Elkhorn establishments showed up again Dec. 17 when the City of Elkhorn Legislative and Regulatory Committee continued discussions on the city’s ordinances relating to the sale of liquor, beer and hard […]
Village Board adopts mission statement
By Tracy Ouellette Editor The East Troy Village Board approved a mission statement for the village at Monday night’s meeting. The statement, reads: “To insure the prosperity and safety of all residents and businesses in our community. We will accomplish our mission utilizing sound fiscal management and fair and compassionate […]
