Author: Heather Perkins

Elkhorn

County releases new COVID-19 guidance

The Walworth County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health has released new phased guidance to help incrementally guide the community toward a “new normal.” The Walworth County COVID-19 Phased Guidance document provides phased recommendations for a variety of businesses, organizations, and sectors in our community. “Every […]

Elkhorn

Elkhorn HOSA an international success

EAHS qualified largest Wisconsin group for competition By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer The Elkhorn Area High School health professionals group is coming off yet another successful year, most recently at the international competition, which was held virtually last month. HOSA – Future Health Professionals, was formerly referred to as Health […]

Lake Geneva area

Badger ag program, teachers recognized

The agricultural education program at Badger High School has received the Outstanding Agricultural Education Program Award from the Wisconsin Association of Agricultural Educators. The award was presented to Badger instructors Candice Franks and Larry Plapp at the 2020 WAAE Professional Development Conference, which was held virtually June 29 through July […]

Delavan

On stage

Last weekend at the Phoenix Park Band Shell featured The Big Al Wetzel Band. Guests practiced proper social distancing guidelines by leaving adequate space between groups in attendance, not a tough task given the size of the park. For upcoming concerts visit the Phoenix Park Band Shell on Facebook. (Dave […]

Obituaries

EDWARD BOOTH

Edward George Booth “The Fast One,” 72, departed this life on July 10, 2020 at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to George and Lillian Booth on March 18, 1948. As a young boy he learned the value of hard work by helping his parents in the […]

Obituaries

ZANE WALTERS

      Zane Walters, 95, of Delavan passed away on June 30, 2020, at home in Delavan. She was born in Delavan on Dec. 13, 1924, to Fritz and Vera (Bowers) Johannesen. She graduated from Delavan High School and attended the Marquette University School of Nursing. Zane was united in marriage […]

Obituaries

JEANNETTE L. BAUMGARTNER

      Jeannette was born Dec. 30, 1925, in Union, Ill., to William Ulrich and Louise Abraham. She passed away on July 11, 2020, at her home in the Town of Walworth. Jeannette enjoyed polka dancing, and playing pinochle and euchre with her friends. She was a frequent bingo player and […]