William “Joe” J. Biagi, 87, of Elkhorn, died unexpectedly Sept. 8, 2017, at Lakeland Health Care Center. He was born Dec. 25, 1929, in Waukegan, Ill., to the late Joseph and Ethlyn (Morrissey) Biagi. He served in the United States Air Force from June 6, 1951 until Oct. 19, […]
Month: September 2017
Hurricane Harvey relief extends to County Fair
Vets Roll teams with fair, local radio station By Ryan Spoehr SLN staff Vets Roll, a non-profit organization in the state line area, sends senior veterans to Washington D.C. each year. This year, along with the Walworth County Fair, FM 106.1 and 96.1 The Lake, Vets Roll is sending […]
Elks split on tennis court
By Chris Bennett Sports correspondent The Elks lost two matches in both singles and doubles play and lost 4-3 Aug. 31 at Waterford in a Southern Lakes Conference girls high school tennis dual meet. The Elks beat Delavan-Darien 6-1 Aug. 29 at Delavan-Darien High School in a SLC dual meet. […]
CARL J. BRAHMSTEAD
Carl Jeffery Brahmstead, 87 of Baraboo died Sept. 8, 2017 at home. Carl, son of Arthur and Charlotte (Scott) Brahmstead was born April 21, 1930, in Wisconsin Rapids. Carl proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force and was honorably discharged. He was united in marriage to Charlotte Alford; […]
DOLORES JUNE LEWIS
Dolores June Lewis, 93, died unexpectedly at her home Sept. 1, 2017. She was born April 2, 1924, in Chicago to August Henseleit and Frieda Klaff. She married Norvin Lewis on Sept. 23, 1946 in Cook County, Ill. Norvin preceded her in death on Feb. 21, 2016. Dolores worked in […]
GERALD F. PESTOR
Gerald “Jerry” F. Pestor, 84, of rural Elkhorn, died unexpectedly Sept. 4, 2017, in Clinton. He was born Feb. 8, 1933, in Elgin, Ill., to the late Emil and Lucille (Myer) Pestor. Jerry was united in marriage to the former Sharon Ann Rose Clark in August of 1961. She died […]
Generac to host hiring event Wednesday
Generac will host a hiring event from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 13, at its Whitewater plant, 757 N. Newcomb St., Whitewater. Generac is hiring for dozens of permanent and temporary positions in Whitewater and Jefferson, primarily in assembly and material handling. The company manufactures its market-leading […]
Have a Fun Day at the Farm
Gerard’s Embrace annual fundraiser set for Sept. 17 By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff Gerard’s Embrace will have its second annual Fun Day at the Farm fundraiser from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 17, at Healey’s Wholesome Haven, W1838 St. Peters Road, East Troy. The event will feature […]
Lady Chief runs to victory at invitational
Netters fall to Elkhorn; spikers sweep Bay By Dan Truttschel Sports correspondent Big Foot senior Alexandria “Zanzie” Demco paced the field at last week’s Cam-Rock Cross Country Invitational in Cambridge. Demco won the individual title in 20:17 to highlight the day for the Chiefs, who were 10th overall in […]
A fair time
Elkhorn Police Officer Robert Rayfield visits with guests at the Walworth County Fair while on bike patrol; Jennifer Cook, of the Elkhorn Area High School FFA, leads her Reserve Grand Champion Steer around the arena. (Tom Ganser photos)
