James (Jim) Gosso, 86, died July 27, 2016. He was born in Elkhorn Feb. 6, 1930. He graduated from Darien High School in 1948 and Wisconsin State College-Whitewater in 1952. He married Jeannine Stuessy Aug. 10 of the same year. They lived in Walworth for many years […]
Month: August 2016
Gridiron grinders
The Whippets put in time at practice this week in preparation for the team’s scrimmage at Union Grove on Friday, Aug. 12. Above: Tyler Lippens (from the left), Ty Sheffield and Nick Thein participate in a linebacker agility drill. Right: quarterback Daniel Fuller gets some reps in. […]
Council may act on lock box ordinance Tuesday
Concerns prompt committee to draft revised version By Dave Fidlin Correspondent An ordinance requiring commercial, industrial and multi-family property owners install a lock box for firefighters and emergency medical professionals could soon be re-added to Whitewater’s municipal code. Late last year, the Common Council had adopted its so-called lock box […]
LELAND E. STOHR
Leland E. Stohr , 93, of Twin Lakes, died Aug. 9, 2016, at the Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Slades Corners. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from noon until the […]
Minneiska ski team earns second at state
Storm no match for teamwork of competitors on hand The 50th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Waterski tournament started out with a bit of excitement from Mother Nature when a strong wind storm hit the tournament site late in the afternoon July 21, nearly destroyed the venue, according to members […]
JAMES J. DELANEY
James J. Delaney, born Feb. 25, 1921, to Stewart and Frances (Cummings) Delaney in Delavan found his peace with God on Aug. 6, 2016. Jim had many years of happy dancing and celebrating with his wife, Catherine Leonard Delaney, until her death in December 1967. They had four […]
GEORGE P. DEFRANCESCO
George Paul DeFrancesco, lifelong teacher, musician, artist and coach passed away on July 17, 2016, at the age of 75. He was born April 19, 1941, and was raised in Steger, Ill., and attended Bloom Township High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in art education from […]
Officials unveil revised streets project
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After fielding a series of questions and concerns, top Whitewater staffers at city hall have unveiled a revised capital improvement project through one of the city’s residential areas. Assistant City Manager Chris McDonell came before the Common Council on July 19 and discussed a revised plan […]
Walworth court commissioner wins D.A. race
Wiedenfeld has no declared foe in November election By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer Court Commissioner Zeke Wiedenfeld came out on top of Tuesday’s winner-take-all primary election for district attorney, according to unofficial results posted by Walworth County. Wiedenfeld, who won the seat by more than 2,800 votes, went up against […]
City leaders look for employee input on future of City Hall
Committee puts Strang study on hold until they hear back from employees By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff The City of Elkhorn Finance and Judicial Committee is looking for input from city employees on their views of the future of City Hall before they dive into a study with Strang Professional […]
