Whitewater resumes search for candidate to lead economic development By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With 2020 moving full steam ahead, a Whitewater governing body sounded urgency in the ongoing effort to bring a new economic development professional into the city’s staff roster. City Manager Cameron Clapper, who has been handling some […]
Author: Heather Perkins
Delavan-Darien district responds to property tax questions
Promises made relative to the referendum have been kept, officials say By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Some property owners have questioned why their property taxes rose more than expected as a result of the successful passage of a $2.8 million non-recurring referendum by the Delavan-Darien School District in November of […]
Making a weekend of it
Elkhorn Mini Maker Faire to feature workshops, laser show By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer While organizers are in the final, frenzied preparation for this year’s Elkhorn Mini Maker Faire, they’re also beaming with excitement that the event will span two days and offer a laser light concert this year. The […]
Elkhorn rec center fee approved to thwart damage
It’ll cover costs for an attendant to open, close the building By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted at its Feb. 3 meeting in favor of a $25 opening and closing fee for the Elkhorn Recreation Center that City officials said will help to improve the […]
PAMELA M. EDWARDS
Pamela M. Edwards, 74, of Delavan died on Feb. 8, 2020, at Delavan Health Services in Delavan. Monroe Funeral Home in Delavan is assisting the family.
LEO WOJCIK
Leo “Shorty” Wojcik III, 70, of Delavan passed away on Jan. 27, 2020, at his home in Delavan. Services will be held in the spring. Monroe Funeral Home in Delavan is assisting the family.
MADALYN ANDERSON
Madalyn Anderson, 92, of Elkhorn formerly of Chicago, died on Feb. 9, 2020, at Holton Manor in Elkhorn. Monroe Funeral Home in Delavan is assisting the family.
LEILA J. ESSER
Leila J. Esser, 87, of Elkhorn passed away on Feb. 1, 2020, at Lakeland Health Care Center in Elkhorn due to Alzheimer’s. She was born in Lancaster on Sept. 17, 1932 to Harold and Helen (Schwiegler) Kinney. She was united in marriage to Gordon Esser on Nov. 21, 1951. […]
RICHARD B. TREPTOW
Richard B. Treptow, 73, of Fontana passed away on Feb. 6, 2020. He was born in Chicago, on April 4, 1946, to Bernard and LaVerne (Staar) Treptow. Rick was a U.S. Army veteran of 12 years. He was honorably discharged as Capt. Richard B. Treptow in 1982. Upon discharge, […]
Generous donation
From the right; Geoff and Jacki Hale (and their son, Chris, not pictured), owners of Home Lumber, which has locations in Delavan and Whitewater, recently made a donation of lumber to Kian Sonn and his dad, Jeff Sonn (president of the Friends of Lakeland School) to construct Aldo Leopold […]