By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Plans are in motion for the Whitewater Unified School Board to resume limited in-person meetings after a robust discussion on the merits and drawbacks of doing so amid COVID-19. WUSD officials have been solely meeting virtually since this spring, when lockdowns were imposed as the novel […]
Month: October 2020
Specialty stores work to make shoppers comfortable
By Tracy Ouellette Staff Writer With the coronavirus pandemic still raging through the country and cases rising rapidly in the Midwest, area shops are finding new ways to attract customers and keep them safe. Karin Bennette, owner of Cornerstone Shop and Gallery in Lake Geneva, said the biggest advantage she […]
Demerit points assessed to Elkhorn bars
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The Elkhorn Legislative and Regulatory Committee voted 2-0 in favor of assessing the Jury Room, Sports Page Barr and Moy’s Restaurant with 75 alcohol license demerit points each at its meeting Monday night. Elkhorn Police Chief Joel Christensen said that all of the alcohol violations happened […]
MICHAEL AMES
Michael J. Ames, 58, died Sept. 18, 2020 at his home in Longwood, Fla. Family and friends were with him along with an incredible Vitas hospice team. Mike was born in Beloit on June 29, 1962, to Gerald and Sandra Ames. He grew up in Fontana, graduating from Big […]
Turtles and snakes, oh my!
David Stokes, an environmental educator, delivers a fun-filled presentation to community during the inaugural “Family Fun Night” at Cravath Lakefront Park’s new amphitheater in Whitewater. He uses live creatures – including this 32-year-old snapping turtle – animal artifacts, and songs and short stories to create an interactive experience. (Tom […]
RAFAEL VALADEZ-CORDOVA
Rafael Valadez-Cordova, 93, of Delavan, passed away on Oct. 3, 2020, at Mercyhealth Hospital in Janesville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 7 at Monroe Funeral Home in Delavan. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday at the […]
MICHAEL QUINTANILLA
Michael Quintanilla, 60, of Delavan, passed away on Oct. 4, 2020, at home in Delavan. Monroe Funeral Home in Delavan is assisting the family.
Town of Delavan concerned about manure injection
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Town of Delavan Lake Committee has sent a letter to the Walworth County Land Use and Resource Management department asking for better communication with the town. Town Supervisor Mary Knipper, also Chairman of the Lake Committee, asked for authorization from the Town Board on […]
Dementia Friendly group to meet
The Dementia Friendly Community Initiative of Walworth County group is in the process of recruiting additional members and encourages anyone interested in learning more, attend next week’s meeting. The meeting will be held Thursday, Oct. 8 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the A.D.R.C. building, 1910 County Road NN, Elkhorn, […]
School spirit on display
The Big Foot High School student council recently held a fundraiser allowing seniors to donate $20 to paint their parking space. They had to submit their design for approval and bought their own paint. Trinity Tofel painted her parking spot outside the high school with what she calls Trini-opoly. She […]
