By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan-Darien girls basketball team got off to a great start and held on to win by one, 38-37, in a home non-conference game against Kenosha Indian Trail on Jan. 14. Coach Marty Speth said he was happy with the start. “I thought we passed […]
Author: Heather Perkins
Perfect day on the mat
Big Foot-Williams Bay wrestler Raul Rojas (145 pounds) gets a pin in 29 seconds over Edgerton’s Jacob Nelson at the RVC Duals in Clinton last weekend. Rojas’ perfect day also included: a major decision 13-5 over Clinton’s Ben Jacobs; a 12-7 win against Turner’s Jackson Burk; a pin in […]
This year’s Winterfest aims for winter wonderland status
There are plenty of winter events, winter adventures and winter carnivals in Wisconsin, but what makes a winter festival an honest to goodness winter wonderland? The answer comes from the organizers of this year’s Winterfest in Lake Geneva, where the national snow sculpting champions will be crowned, bonfires and s’mores […]
KAY LITTLEFIELD
Kay Littlefield made her transition lovingly surrounded by family in Cypress, Texas on Jan. 8, 2020, at the age of 85. Kay was born to Leon and Grace, owners of the Tryangle Inn, Delavan. She graduated from Delavan HS in 1952. In 1959, she graduated from UWM and married the […]
Elkhorn looks to update facility use agreement
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn is looking to update its joint facility use agreement with the Elkhorn Area School District. The agreement, which spells out the terms of shared use for City and EASD facilities between the school district and City Parks and Recreation programming, has been […]
Walworth County rockin’ the barns again
By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer It’s been more than two years since the Walworth County Fairgrounds, under the direction of general manager, Larry Gaffey, created a concert series named, fittingly, Rock the Barns. Gaffey said at the time he is always looking for new ways to raise money for upkeep […]
Holiday display helps several organizations
Santa Cause’s Christmas Tree Festival teams up with charities The 4th Annual Charities of Christmas Tree Festival, held at Gage Marine’s Winter Harbor in Williams Bay, wrapped up Jan. 4 and was once again an overwhelming success, according to organizers. Nancy Waspi, coordinator of the event, said the exact amount […]
Public meeting set for Highway 14 project
Open house event will include discussion of design plans The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is hosting a Public Involvement Meeting to discuss the proposed improvements along Highway 14, from I-43 to County K. Slated 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 23, the meeting will be held at the Darien Village […]
Bringing some pep
The Big Foot Pep Band performs at the Jan. 10 Chiefs basketball game against Clinton. Band members in the stands included, from the left: (front) Austin Buchholz, Lindsey McIntyre, McKinley Boyle, Delilah Payton, Olivia Freitag, (row No. 2) MayLin Freitag, Amanda Leek, Liam Gerard, Jocelyn Arnold, Faith Long, John McHugh. […]
Honoring those who get the kids home
The Whitewater Unified School District on Jan. 9 honored some folks who often fly under the radar, its bus drivers from Nelson Bus Service and crossing guards. Those who drive buses are Brea Stiglitz, Ken Havlovick, Deb Kahn, Kevin Snow, Karl Ludeman, Bruce Parker, Wil Kingery, David Beck, Debbie Aceves, […]
