Residents use Safer-at-Home time to spread joy By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer The Safer-at-Home order that was in place for several weeks due to COVID-19, was likely challenging for most people for a myriad of different reasons. For the residents of Agape House, it brought a different level of extended […]
Month: July 2020
WUSD officials exploring fall instruction options
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent It’s a question heard across most of the country this summer: How will schools function this fall when the bell resumes ringing? Whitewater Unified School District officials are in the midst of exploring a series of scenarios. While the sun is blazing, WUSD staffers are working […]
County releases new COVID-19 guidance
The Walworth County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health has released new phased guidance to help incrementally guide the community toward a “new normal.” The Walworth County COVID-19 Phased Guidance document provides phased recommendations for a variety of businesses, organizations, and sectors in our community. “Every […]
Elkhorn HOSA an international success
EAHS qualified largest Wisconsin group for competition By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer The Elkhorn Area High School health professionals group is coming off yet another successful year, most recently at the international competition, which was held virtually last month. HOSA – Future Health Professionals, was formerly referred to as Health […]
Badger ag program, teachers recognized
The agricultural education program at Badger High School has received the Outstanding Agricultural Education Program Award from the Wisconsin Association of Agricultural Educators. The award was presented to Badger instructors Candice Franks and Larry Plapp at the 2020 WAAE Professional Development Conference, which was held virtually June 29 through July […]
On stage
Last weekend at the Phoenix Park Band Shell featured The Big Al Wetzel Band. Guests practiced proper social distancing guidelines by leaving adequate space between groups in attendance, not a tough task given the size of the park. For upcoming concerts visit the Phoenix Park Band Shell on Facebook. (Dave […]
EDWARD BOOTH
Edward George Booth “The Fast One,” 72, departed this life on July 10, 2020 at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to George and Lillian Booth on March 18, 1948. As a young boy he learned the value of hard work by helping his parents in the […]
ZANE WALTERS
Zane Walters, 95, of Delavan passed away on June 30, 2020, at home in Delavan. She was born in Delavan on Dec. 13, 1924, to Fritz and Vera (Bowers) Johannesen. She graduated from Delavan High School and attended the Marquette University School of Nursing. Zane was united in marriage […]
JEANNETTE L. BAUMGARTNER
Jeannette was born Dec. 30, 1925, in Union, Ill., to William Ulrich and Louise Abraham. She passed away on July 11, 2020, at her home in the Town of Walworth. Jeannette enjoyed polka dancing, and playing pinochle and euchre with her friends. She was a frequent bingo player and […]
CATHERINE WISOWATY
Catherine Wisowaty, 71, of Walworth, died at her home on July 8, 2020. A gathering will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 19 at Betzer Funeral Home in Delavan.
