The Whitewater Unified School District welcomed students back to class Sept. 1 with social distancing measures and other safety precautions in place to stem the spread of COVID-19. Whitewater Middle School principal Chris Fountain speaks with students that day. (Tom Ganser photo)
Month: September 2020
UW-Whitewater offering no-cost application
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is offering the opportunity for even more students to apply for admission thanks to the generosity of UW-Whitewater Foundation. Now through Oct. 31, the application fee will be covered for students applying for undergraduate admission at either the Whitewater or Rock County campuses. “A UW-Whitewater education […]
Town of Linn PD using drone technology
Innovative patrol vehicles help ensure safety while social distancing The Town of Linn Police Department recently enlisted Adorama Business Solutions, a technology resource for corporate, educational, and government institutions, to help purchase and incorporate drone technology into its equipment arsenal as part of its mission to ensure public safety. A […]
BARBARA LAMB
Barbara Jean Schwab Lamb, 92, was born on Dec. 13, 1928, and passed away on Sept. 1, 2020, of Covid-19. Her husband, Robert Lamb, proceeded her in death. Together they had 11 children and this family grew to give Barb and Bob 22 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and six great-great […]
KATHLEEN WEYROUGH
Kathleen M. Weyrough, 60, of Elkhorn, died on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on June 24, 1960, to Patricia and the late Gerald Dickman. Kathleen married Kurt M. Weyrough on Aug. 14, 1993 at First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Elkhorn. Kathleen […]
BILLIE LOU GILBERT
Billie Lou Gilbert, 65, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020 in her home with family by her side. She was born on July 25, 1955 to William T. and Donna R. (Daugherty) James in Dallas, Texas. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, […]
Open Arms Dental Clinic opens
It will serve uninsured Walworth County residents Open Arms Free Clinic, Inc. cut the ceremonial dental floss ribbon last week to unveil its newest expansion, the Open Arms Dental Clinic in Elkhorn. After a full year of securing private community support, it was the $150,000 grant award in late 2019 […]
Water’s Edge moving forward in Town of Delavan
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Town of Delavan board voted last week to approve awarding a bid for the rehabilitation of the Community Park building into what has been rebranded as “Water’s Edge”. The new facility will be able to host upwards of 60 weddings a year along with […]
FREDERICK I. WRIGHT
Frederick I. Wright, 77, of Darien passed away on Aug. 25, 2020, at Beloit Memorial Hospital. He grew up in Sharon with his mom and dad, Lloyd and Louise Nelson. He graduated from Big Foot High School in 1960. Fred married Ruth Risseeuw on Feb. 1, 1964. He proudly […]
WILLIAM BUZZELL
William Allen Buzzell, 96, a lifelong Delavan resident, died at Aurora Burlington Memorial Hospital Aug. 25, 2020. Military graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020 at Veterans Memorial in Spring Grove Cemetery. Betzer Funeral Home is serving the family.
