Month: May 2020

Lake Geneva area

Work begins along Highway 120

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation was tentatively scheduled to begin work this week along Highway 120, between Highway 36 and the Como Creek Bridge in the Town of Lyons and Walworth County. The proposed improvements include: Resurfacing 1.33 miles of Highway 120 and deck overlay of Ore Creek Bridge; Geometric […]

Elkhorn

Ride of remembrance

The District 1 American Legion Riders take a Memorial Day ride created to remember those who lost their lives serving the country. According to organizer Randy Timms, since many parades and ceremonies were canceled due to the coronavirus, members “could not see Memorial Day without some kind of tribute.” They […]

Obituaries

GRACE V. HEALEY

Grace Virginia Healey, 100, of East Troy, died peacefully May 26, 2020, surrounded by her family, six days before her 101st birthday. Grace and her husband, Cliff, farmed from 1941 to 1974 on Highway G in East Troy. She enjoyed being a nanny for room and board in Mukwonago while […]

Elkhorn

County reports new COVID-19 deaths

Five additional decedents resided at long term care facilities The Walworth County Division of Public Health reported earlier this week that an additional five deaths have been attributed to COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. These deaths bring the county’s death total to 16. All five decedents resided […]

Obituaries

EMMA TORGESON

      Emma J. Torgeson, 89, of Delavan passed away on May 24, 2020, at home in Delavan. She was born in Dodgeville, on Jan. 2, 1931, to John and Mary (Tredinnick) Davies. Emma was united in marriage to Charles Torgeson on Nov. 25, 1950 in Rockford, Ill. Charles passed away […]

Whitewater

Remembering the fallen

Whitewater community honors deceased veterans By Tom Ganser Correspondent Members of the Whitewater community, including scouts from Pack 173 and their leaders, gathered together at Hillside Cemetery May 21 in recognition of Memorial Day. The recognition looked to honor deceased veterans and their sacrifices to keep America free. Prior to […]

Elkhorn

Sunset Pool to remain closed for season

By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted 4-2 last week in favor of keeping Sunset Pool closed for the 2020 season amidst continued COVID-19 concerns as well as consideration of Walworth County’s recommended guidelines for opening public pools. Alderman Ron Dunwiddie and Frank Boggs voted in […]

Delavan

Finding the fun in scary stories

Aram youth librarian offering readings from creepy cellar In a delightfully Blair Witch-esque opening, Katherine Schoofs, Youth Librarian at Aram Public Library welcomes her weekly viewers into her creepy cellar for a round of scary stories. Aimed at ages 12 and up, Schoofs shares a variety of stories and legends […]