The District 1 American Legion Riders take a Memorial Day ride created to remember those who lost their lives serving the country. According to organizer Randy Timms, since many parades and ceremonies were canceled due to the coronavirus, members “could not see Memorial Day without some kind of tribute.” They […]
Author: Heather Perkins
County reports new COVID-19 deaths
Five additional decedents resided at long term care facilities The Walworth County Division of Public Health reported earlier this week that an additional five deaths have been attributed to COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. These deaths bring the county’s death total to 16. All five decedents resided […]
EMMA TORGESON
Emma J. Torgeson, 89, of Delavan passed away on May 24, 2020, at home in Delavan. She was born in Dodgeville, on Jan. 2, 1931, to John and Mary (Tredinnick) Davies. Emma was united in marriage to Charles Torgeson on Nov. 25, 1950 in Rockford, Ill. Charles passed away […]
JACK L. GRAVES SR.
Jack L. Graves Sr., 80, of Janesville, formerly of Delavan passed away on May 26, 2020, at home in Janesville. Private family funeral services will be held on Monday at Monroe Funeral Home in Delavan.
Remembering the fallen
Whitewater community honors deceased veterans By Tom Ganser Correspondent Members of the Whitewater community, including scouts from Pack 173 and their leaders, gathered together at Hillside Cemetery May 21 in recognition of Memorial Day. The recognition looked to honor deceased veterans and their sacrifices to keep America free. Prior to […]
Sunset Pool to remain closed for season
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted 4-2 last week in favor of keeping Sunset Pool closed for the 2020 season amidst continued COVID-19 concerns as well as consideration of Walworth County’s recommended guidelines for opening public pools. Alderman Ron Dunwiddie and Frank Boggs voted in […]
Finding the fun in scary stories
Aram youth librarian offering readings from creepy cellar In a delightfully Blair Witch-esque opening, Katherine Schoofs, Youth Librarian at Aram Public Library welcomes her weekly viewers into her creepy cellar for a round of scary stories. Aimed at ages 12 and up, Schoofs shares a variety of stories and legends […]
WUSD officials take cautious approach to budget
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Whitewater Unified School District officials have taken a cautious approach in crafting the 2020-21 budget because of a series of unknowns, related to COVID-19. In his most recent presentation of the draft budget for the district’s next fiscal year, Business Manager Matthew Sylvester-Knudtson said he was […]
ARTHUR SELLNOW
Arthur C. Sellnow Jr., 67, of Johnson Creek, passed away on May 9, 2020, at UW Hospital in Madison. Arthur Carl Sellnow, Jr., was born on April 15, 1953, in Watertown, to Helen (nee Madsen) and Arthur Carl Sellnow, Sr. He was a 1971 graduate of Watertown High School. […]
ALDEN TAYLOR
Alden Taylor, 70, passed away Saturday, May 23 at Carmel Health and Living. He was born April 15, 1950 to Barbara Alden Taylor and Clayton Meacher Taylor in Terre Haute, Ind. He graduated from Elkhorn High School in 1969 and attended Wabash College and Indiana State University, where he […]
