Several people with COVID-19 in Walworth County have recovered By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer Though the number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus has continued to climb in Walworth County, Public Health officials are trying to shift the focus to the number of people who have recovered from it. Carlo […]
Month: April 2020
FAITH C. MARTIN
Faith C. Martin (Powers), 94, passed away on April 1, 2020, at Linden Grove, Mukwonago. She was born May 22, 1925. She is survived by stepdaughter Kaye Schafer, Mukwonago, stepson; John Martin, Sun City West, Arizona; daughter, Marie Pfister, Maryland; very special friend, Al Riemer; and other friends and […]
Co-Players of the Year
Elkhorn’s Johnson has unfinished business; East Troy’s Vukovich dominates down low By Chris Bennett Correspondent Elkhorn Area High School’s Jordan Johnson knew he would be good on the basketball court this season. Johnson is the All-Southern Lakes Newspapers Co-Player of the Year for the newspaper chain’s boys basketball team. Johnson, […]
Area’s state parks forced to close
Governor orders 40 parks to close to promote social distancing At a time when outdoor recreation is needed more than ever, 40 of Wisconsin state parks, forests and recreational areas have been closed – victims of their own popularity. Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday directed the Department of Natural Resources […]
Kwik Trip announces 2nd Whitewater location
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent An additional Kwik Trip gas and convenience store is set to take root in Whitewater, based on a recently unveiled proposal. The Whitewater Plan and Architectural Review Commission at its most recent meeting granted La Crosse-based Kwik Trip a conditional-use permit for a second store, this […]
KENNETH HECKERT
Kenneth Roger Heckert, 87, of Elkhorn, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2020. Kenneth (Ken or Kenny, as those who knew him would say) was born to Elmer and Althea Heckert in Elkhorn, on Dec. 23, 1932. He graduated from Antigo High School in 1951 and played semi-professional football […]
Taking a walk
During one of the warmer spring days recently, the Mathey family takes a walk in Walworth using a variety of transportation including a scooter, bike and stroller. From the left are: kids – Lilly, Charlie, Scarlett, Khloe, and mom and dad – Peter and Tylia. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)
Country walk
Stephanie Rodgers, her son, Kale, and their dog, Ruger take a walk along Springfield Road in Geneva Township March 25. Despite the efforts many people are making to stay out of public places in light of recommendations regarding COVID-19, the area offers plenty of rural locations for outdoor activities. (Heather […]
Tuesday’s election is back on
Supreme Court reinstates voting; governor decries lack of safety Tuesday’s on again, off again election is now on. The Wisconsin Supreme Court on a 4-2 decision late Monday afternoon struck down an order issued just hours earlier by Gov. Tony Evers to suspend in-person voting scheduled for Tuesday and move […]
Coping with Corona
Area college athletes persevere despite lost seasons Note: This is part one of a spring series on college student-athletes. Please stay tuned for future editions for more. By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent Covid-19 is infecting local college athletes and has caused their seasons to be leveled! Looks like the tracksuits for […]
