Gateway Technical College and Rockwell Automation have partnered for an intense, 12-week Academy of Advanced Manufacturing program where students receive industry-leading training typically reserved for professionals already in the industry. This is a brilliant step in educating people about the manufacturing industry as there is a lot that goes into […]
Author: Heather Perkins
Our Redeemer to host blood drive
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on Monday, Aug. 17 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Fellowship Hall of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Delavan. As the result of COVID 19, in accordance with the CDC guidelines, the Red Cross will be changing our normal protocols […]
Deputy recognized by Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus Mother Seton Assembly 1685 of Elkhorn recently presented Walworth County Sheriff’s Deputy Robert Schiltz with the “Thin Blue Line” flag. It was presented in honor of his service as a Walworth County Sheriff’s Deputy and Town of Burlington Police Officer, as well as his many years of […]
‘Shop in Their Shoes’
DFCI – Walworth County working to improve dementia awareness Trying to assist someone with dementia can be daunting, so a new initiative, “Shop in Their Shoes” is being proposed for Walworth County to help businesses, government agencies, faith communities and groups get the “feel” of dementia. According to the National […]
Community Space makes quick use of grant funds
Whitewater nonprofit group purchases freezer, cooler By Tom Ganser Correspondent The Community Space was able to put a $3,025 Community Action Grant received from the Whitewater Community Foundation in June to immediate use. The Community Space, a local nonprofit group, was able to purchase a full-sized walk-in cooler and freezer […]
Functional Fitness offered through September
Functional Fitness is extending its run at Delavan Community Park, offering classes on Saturday mornings through September. The class on Saturday, Aug. 15 will be free for new participants to try the workouts. The new session begins on Aug. 22. Community Park is at the intersection of Highway 50 and […]
Worth the wait
Elkhorn Area High School Class of 2020 graduates were treated to a long-awaited celebration last Thursday. Though each graduate was limited to four tickets for family members, the ceremony was live streamed online. Entering the stadium for the event are recent graduates Mia Giordano, Kaidin Giacalone, Bryan Garcia, Andrea Garcia. […]
FELICITAS EQUIVEL-VALDEZ
Felicitas Esquivel-Valdez, 83 of Sharon, died at her family’s home in Delavan on Aug. 9, 2020. Private graveside services will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 at St. Catherine’s Catholic Cemetery, Sharon. Strict social distancing is expected at grave. Betzer Funeral Home is serving the family.
JESSIE BUTT
Jessie Jean (Harris) Butt, 98 of Delavan, died at Mulberry Glen in Whitewater on Aug. 10, 2020. She was born March 19, 1922 in Delavan to Jesse and Pearl Mitchell Harris. She was a graduate of Delavan High School and the Wisconsin Academy of Cosmetic Art in Milwaukee. Jessie worked […]
DARLENE HERTEL
Darlene A. Hertel was born Jan. 9, 1933 in Ontario, Wis. to Horace E. and Bonnie (Stoikes) Mains. She passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020 at Willowick Assisted Living in Clinton. She lived in Sharon for over 70 years where she met her husband George. They were married for […]
