Former Elks support MACC Fund for all-star game By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer Recent Elkhorn Area High School graduates Luke and Vince Umnus participated in the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association’s All-Star game. But the two are stars in more ways than one thanks to their efforts and the support of […]
Month: July 2019
Cool locations open at UW-Whitewater during heat wave
Whitewater and Rock County campuses offer respite from the high temperatures The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Walworth and Rock counties for Thursday and Friday, with temperatures in the 90s and heat index values in the 100s. Community members are invited to escape the heat in […]
Whitewater seeks new economic development director
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent On the heels of a recent high-level departure, Whitewater officials are in the midst of seeking candidates to head up economic development activities within the city. City Manager Cameron Clapper met with the board of directors of the Whitewater Community Development Authority on June 27 and […]
Making it rain
At the July 4 parade in Delavan, members of the Delavan-Darien Dolphins swim team keep onlookers cool with sprays of water. Following the parade downtown, the celebration continued at Phoenix Park with a reenactment and live music. See more photos in the July 11 Delavan Enterprise. (Dave Dresdow photo)
PHYLLIS D. WELCH
Phyllis “Phyl” D. Welch, 92, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2109, surrounded by her family. She was born in Troy on March 15, 1927 to the late Frank and Margaret (Chart) Friemoth. Phyl graduated from East Troy High School in 1945. After graduating, she set off on an adventure […]
JEANETTE SONDEREGGER
It is with great sadness that the family of Jeanette (nee Olson, Foat) Sonderegger announces she has passed away June 22, 2019, at the age of 82, after a long struggle with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. Jeanette will be forever remembered by her children, David, Gary, Debra, Sandra, Paul Jr, Harry, […]
RITA E. KEHOE
Rita Eleanora Kehoe, 85, of East Troy, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2019, at Glenwood in Whitewater. She was born on Oct. 31, 1933, in Milwaukee, to the late William and Apolonia (Brozek) Lassa. She was raised on the south side of Milwaukee with her sisters, Dorothy and Kathleen. […]
Local historian returning for program series
The Walworth County Historical Society will bring back local historian, Jim Gibbons for a series of programs. All four of the programs will be held on Thursdays at 3 p.m. at Heritage Hall in Elkhorn. The first program, slated for July 18, is titled “The Mighty Mississippi River.” It will […]
Genoa City police receive Purple Angel Award
The Genoa City Police Department headed by Police Chief Joseph Balog on June 24 was added to the growing listings of first responders, churches and organizations earning the Purple Angel Award in Walworth County. The Purple Angel is an international symbol that is recognized as a place where people with […]
RITA KEHOE
Rita Eleanora (Lassa) Kehoe, 85, of East Troy, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2019, at Glenwood in Whitewater. Rita was born on Oct. 31, 1933, in Milwaukee to William and Apolonia (Brozek) Lassa. She was raised on the south side of Milwaukee with her sisters, Dorothy and Kathleen. Rita […]
