Walworth auto shop donates vehicles to fire department By Penny Gruetzmacher Correspondent Last week, members of the Walworth Fire Department made an extended stop at O’Neillz Automotive in Walworth. They weren’t there to have a vehicle serviced, but for what could be considered a much more important task –training in […]
Month: September 2020
Badger HS agriculture program earns top honors
The already highly acclaimed agriscience program at Badger High School has now been recognized as one of the best in the nation as it was named the Outstanding Secondary Agriculture Education program by the National Association of Agriculture Educators for Region III which encompasses the states of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, […]
MARY JANE ADLER
Mary Jane Pfeil Adler, 74, died Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020 at Lakeland Health Care Center after a decades long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was born Feb. 19, 1946 in Elkhorn, to the late Richard and Mary (Brady) Pfeil. After losing her mother at an early age she was […]
JOHN TRESLLEY II
John J. Treslley II, 84, of Elkhorn, died Sept. 2, 2020, at his home. He was a retired pipe fitter/plumber and member of Union Local 130 Plumbers and Pipe Fitters, Chicago. He was born Nov. 17, 1935, in Chicago to John J. Treslley Sr. and Theodora S. (Jajkowski) Treslley. […]
MERLYN DAHL
Merlyn (Red) Dahl, 91, died at home Sept. 4, 2020, following a brief illness. He was born Nov. 14, 1928 in Bristol to Herman F. and Ruby A. (Griffin) Dahl. His youth was spent in Columbus, Wi, and his family later moved to Delavan, where he graduated from Delavan […]
LAURA ENRIGHT
Laura A. Enright, 95, of the Delavan area, passed away on Sept. 3, 2020 at her residence, surrounded by loving family. She was born on Dec. 18, 1924 in Darien, to George and Sarah (Woods) Welch. She graduated from Delavan High School with the Class of 1943 and two years […]
SARA J. HELLER
Sara J. Heller, 66, of Elkhorn passed away on Sept. 7, 2020, at home in Elkhorn. Graveside services will be held at a later date. Monroe Funeral Home in Delavan is assisting the family.
Temperance House out of options
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan Historical Society has sold the Israel Stowell Temperance House. The new owners intend to raze the structure and build a new one that will look very similar to the original in its place, according to parties involved. The Common Council met on Aug. […]
Final preparations underway for EASD
Resilience Coordinator leads ‘Passion for our Community’ program By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent In preparing for the return to school, Elkhorn Area School District’s Community Resilience Outreach Coordinator Senta Holmes said she has been hard at work making sure students and families are ready for the return to school with a […]
Historical Society expanding its reach
They hope to connect with students and teachers By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer The Walworth County Historical Society is putting forth a special effort to reach out to students and teachers who may not be able to visit some of the society’s sites due to the coronavirus pandemic. According to […]
