A couple of residents along Esterly Avenue in Whitewater seemed to have created a Sunday tradition of playing classical music clarinet concertos. From the left: Music teacher Christine Hayes, of Lincoln Elementary School, and University of Wisconsin-Whitewater associate professor Zachary Oster, who live across the street from each other, play […]
Author: Heather Perkins
Town of Delavan grants liquor license renewal to Cattails
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent A battle between Mike Jonas, owner of Cattails Bar and his neighbors went the way of the bar owner last week. The town board approved a liquor license renewal that several of the bar’s neighbors had opposed. Several neighbors spoke during public comments at the […]
MARIE E. PERKINS
Marie E. Perkins, of Delavan, was born June 29, 1929, in Stockbridge, to Richard and Louise Volp. She passed away on June 21, 2020, at Vintage on the Ponds in Delavan. Marie loved working in the garden. Her days were kept busy working as a waitress and cook at Hanny’s […]
JEFFERY L. THIELE
Jeffery L. Thiele, 59, of Mukwonago, passed away on June 17, 2020, at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. He was the son of William and Janet (Dymond) Thiele of Eagle, and a 1978 graduate of Palmyra High School. Following high school, Jeff faithfully served his country in the United States Marine […]
Special sendoff
Members of Big Foot High School’s Class of 2020, including John McHugh, above with his dad, Joseph, were celebrated in a parade May 31. Thanks to assistance from Walworth Police, it was led by fire trucks, included a drive past Golden Years where residents held signs, and a stop at […]
JOLAINE SASS
JoLaine Sass, 76, completed her earthly journey on 19 June 2020 at home after a long battle with Alzheimer’s and in recent years combined with cancer. She was welcomed into this world on 7 June 1944 in Champaign, Ill. by her father and mother Fred and Eleanor (Frerichs) Lubben. […]
Council approves alcohol licenses for fair
Historic move expected to help reduce revenue shortfall By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent In a historic move for the Walworth County Fair – which has been a dry event for the past 170 years – the City of Elkhorn Common Council voted 4-2 in favor of approving temporary Class B wine […]
Aquatic and Fitness Center to reopen July 1 – with limitations
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After sitting dormant for more than three months amid COVID-19 precautions, the Whitewater Aquatic and Fitness Center is expected to reopen. But it will not be business as usual. The center, 580 S. Elizabeth St., will resume operations July 1. In the first phase of reopening, […]
Helping out
More than 20 members from Trinity Church recently helped a Town of Bloomfield senior citizen, Gerri Dilloo (back row, center left), clean up her yard. Trinity Church is at W775 Geranium Rd., Genoa City. For more information, visit www.trinitychurchfamily.com or follow the church on Facebook. (Submitted photo)
Village of Walworth Citizens group to meet
The Village of Walworth’s Interested Citizens Committee will host a meet-and-greet in the Walworth Village Square at 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 28. The committee, which has been in existence for six or seven years, consists of retired residents who are interested in village, county and state government. Interested Citizens […]
