The Big Foot High School Booster Club’s Casino Night offered a variety of games for gamblers and though the final numbers are still being tallied, about 120 people attended and organizers say it was another successful fundraiser. Held Jan. 23 at Pino’s Last Call, David Freymiller and Chrys Hovestol […]
Month: February 2020
FLORENCE E. TREPEL
Florence E. Trepel, 99, of Elkhorn, passed away peacefully on Jan. 31, 2020. She was born in Lincoln, Illinois, to John and Anna Gockel. Florence married the love of her life, Herman, in October 1945. Together, they ran the family farm and raised three children. Florence was a devoted Christian […]
Delavan town clerk position may become appointed
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Town of Delavan board approved an ordinance on Jan. 21 to make the Town Clerk position an appointed position. The position is currently an elected position. State statute requires the ordinance to be approved by town residents either at an electors meeting or by […]
Large print restaurant menus available
Whitewater groups team up in an effort to be dementia friendly Downtown Whitewater Inc. and the Whitewater Dementia Friendly Community group have partnered to create large font versions of menus from every restaurant in Whitewater. Physical copies of these menus are available to view at the Discover Whitewater office, 150 […]
Dinner with friends
At the Elkhorn Lions Chicken and Roast Beef Dinner fundraiser Sunday at the Monte Carlo Room, Lions Cindy Klewin, Javan Wehmeier and Marlene Schoenbeck greet guests at the ticket table. The event drew a steady crowd and also featured a bake sale and a variety of raffles. See more […]
History of farms and barns sought
Having registered more than 30 barns in the county since its inception, Walworth County Historical Society is renewing efforts to capture the history of farms and barns in by restarting its Barn Registration Program. In keeping with its mission to collect, preserve and share the rich history of Walworth County, […]
Award winning student
Badger High School National Honor Society member Olivia Aguilar (center) receives an Achievement Plus Award from NHS advisor Laura Shotliff (right) and Kathy Vorpagel. Shotliff nominated member Aguilar for the award in part for a “commitment to doing her part, and more, in a manner that leads her fellow […]
Spell the word …
Whitewater Middle School held its annual spelling bee Jan. 23. From left, A’lani Rogers, seventh grade, earned third place; Zoe Olson, seventh grade, who earned first place, won on the words “senile” and “aspersions”; Davin Parboteeah, eighth grade, second place, was eliminated on the word “therapeutic”; Quinton O’Toole was […]
NIEVES GONZALEZ
Nieves “Harvey” Gonzalez, 72, of Delavan passed away on Jan. 29, 2020, at Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center in Janesville. He was born in Laredo, Texas, on Dec. 3, 1947, to Oscar and Josefa (Casso) Gonzalez. On July 18, 1987, he married the love of his life, Dawn Perkins. […]
BRADLEY BROWN
Bradley Kyle Brown, 71, passed away Jan. 28, 2020, at Agrace Hospice in Janesville. He was born May 26, 1948, to William Brown and Frances Smith. A graduate of St. Andrews School, Brad attended Delavan-Darien High School where he excelled at football, basketball and baseball and was able to remember […]
