Month: July 2021
Whitewater could return to virtual meetings
Pivot being considered due to equipment issues at city hall By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After a brief return to a traditional, in-person format, Whitewater municipal officials are leaving the door open to a possible return to a fully virtual format while higher-grade equipment is en route. The Common Council on […]
Sweetness runs in the family
MILDRED SAWYER
Mildred K. Sawyer, 84, a longtime resident of Sharon, Elkhorn and Delavan, passed away to eternal life on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Ridgestone Village in Delavan. She was born on July 11, 1936, to Walter and Eva (Kutschat) Knackstedt in Chicago, the third of four daughters. Mildred is […]
Teen gets stuck on pier
Bystander held patient’s head above water until rescuers arrived By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer In what City of Delavan Fire Chief Tim O’Neill described as “one of the more unique calls” he’s responded to, a 14-year-old is reportedly doing well following a freak accident at a pier on Delavan Lake […]
ELIZABETH EACHOR
Elizabeth Eachor, 98, of Whitewater, passed away June 28, 2021, at Hearthstone Memory Care. She was born April 21, 1923. Memorial services are being planned for a later date. Nitardy Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be made at nitardyfuneralhome.com.
PENNY POZULP
Penny L. Pozulp, 71, of Williams Bay, passed away peacefully at home on June 24, 2021. Services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 10, at Fontana Community Church in Fontana. A visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, July 9, at Monroe Funeral Home, […]
Sharon to host a July 4 blast
The Village of Sharon will celebrate Independence Day Sunday, July 4, with a full slate of activities capped by a fireworks show. The celebration begins at 10 a.m. with big wheel races downtown followed by the traditional Independence Day parade at 11 a.m. Following the parade the hub of […]
Boat sober, wear your life jacket this holiday weekend
DNR wardens join local boat patrols for Operation Dry Water Fourth of July weekend is one of the busiest times of year for Wisconsin waterways, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reminding boaters to keep safety top of mind as they cast off. Those enjoying Wisconsin’s waters during […]
WUSD Playhouse to present ‘Madagascar’
Live performances will be July 8-10 on the high school stage By Tom Ganser Correspondent As we continue to move out of the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s plenty of talk about creating a “new normal.” One way to achieve that is to become a regular part of the audiences for Whitewater […]