Delay in liquor license approval as manager takes over By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent Someplace Else restaurant is expected to continue business as usual for at least an additional 60 days while its new owner works to submit a new application for a liquor license. Current owners Kris and Denny Mohr […]
Month: August 2018
City of Whitewater wins budget award
The City of Whitewater earned its first Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget presentation award for its 2018 budget. The award represents a significant achievement reflecting the commitment of city staff to utilize best practices within governmental budgeting, according to a new release. In order to receive the budget award, […]
Church offers program, lunch for seniors
On the second Tuesday of the month, Trinity Church in Pell Lake will host a potluck luncheon for seniors 55 years old and older. The program, Recycled Teenagers, meets in the fellowship hall at the church from 10 a.m. to noon. Each month the program has a guest speaker, hands-on […]
BETTY LOU HOVDE
Betty Lou Hovde, 89, most recently of Walworth, passed away peacefully on July 21 2018, after a brief illness. A celebration of Betty’s life will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Toynton Funeral Home, 328 Kenosha St., in Walworth, with the Rev. Roger Harris officiating. Visitation will be from […]
Lakeland Players to hold auditions
Lakeland Players will hold auditions this month for the hit Broadway Musical “Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?” at the Sprague Theater, 15 W. Walworth St., Elkhorn. Auditions will be held at 7 p.m., Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 27 and 28. An accompanist will be provided but those […]
Burn Camp returns to Timber-lee
Public invited Thursday for parade, picnic The 24th annual Summer Camp for Burn Injured Youth returns to Camp Timber-lee next week. The theme this year is “Sea what Can Be” and there are a lot of fun activities and good times planned for the kids. Visitor’s Day is Thursday, Aug. […]
D-DHS student wins ‘Great Neighbor’ essay contest
Tractor Supply recognized Delavan-Darien High School student Jaida Speth for her exceptional community contributions through its second annual “Great Neighbor” essay contest at the Wisconsin State Fair on Aug. 4. The “Great Neighbor” essay contest encourages young people across the country to submit short essays detailing how memorable 4-H or […]
THOMAS A. GEHRKE
Thomas Arnold Gehrke, 69, peacefully rode into his final sunset on Aug. 7, 2018. He was born on June 8, 1949, in Woodstock, Ill., to Arnold and Virginia (Jagodzinski) Gehrke. He graduated from Badger High School in 1967 and then served in the National Guard. He resided in Walworth […]
DAVID JOHN MATSON
David John Matson passed away peacefully in Milwaukee on Aug. 5, 2018, with his family was by his side. David was born in Walworth County on March 22, 1957. He grew up in Delavan with his two brothers, Paul and Jim. His parents, Jerome and Dorothy, built a home […]
In your face
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Whitewater held its Country Fest on July 28-29. It included a pig roast, raffles, a silent auction, dunk tank, music and games/activities for all ages. It also featured a pie-eating contest. Kenzie Schimming licks away some of her just rewards along with Leah Newmann, […]
