Elementary students learn about running a town Star Center Elementary School fifth graders had the opportunity to run a city Feb. 27 thanks to JA BizTown in Milwaukee. At BizTown, students operate a bank, restaurant, city hall, newspaper, retail store and 10 other businesses. JA BizTown combines in-class learning with […]
Author: Heather Perkins
Chamber seeks Citizen of the Year nominations
The Geneva Lake West Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its annual Citizen of the Year awards. The chamber recognizes individuals from the Fontana, Walworth and Williams Bay areas who, through their personal efforts, have displayed extraordinary service and leadership skills in the quality of life in the western […]
TIMOTHY J. SULLIVAN
Timothy J. Sullivan, 63, of Mukwonago, passed away March 13, 2019, at his home surrounded by family in Mukwonago. He was born in Evergreen Park, Ill., on Oct. 23, 1955, to C. Edward and Joan (Shorley) Sullivan. Tim was united in marriage to Debra Vegter on March 22, 1986, […]
ASHLEY ANDITON
Ashley Anditon, 34, of Darien passed away on March 14, 2019. She was born in Melrose Park, Ill., on Nov. 16, 1984. Ashley will always be remembered for her loving free spirit. Ashley is survived by her father, Thomas Anditon, of Darien; mother, Cynthia Marlow, of Villa Park, Ill.; […]
JOIE N. GIESE
Joie Noel Giese, 36 of Delavan, died of natural causes suddenly at her residence on March 15. She was born Feb. 12, 1983 in Elkhorn to Steven D. Giese and Robin Lee Jutz. She graduated from DDHS and was a cook in several area restaurants. Joie is survived by her […]
JANETTE M. LEACH
Janette M. Leach, 91, of Elkhorn, died March 15, 2019, at Ridgestone Gardens in Elkhorn. She was born Nov. 24, 1927, in Delavan, to the late George W. and Florence I. (Earnest) Cobb. On Jan. 5, 1952, she was united in marriage to John “Jack” H. Leach in Elkhorn. She […]
When the barn is a rockin’…
By Chad Hensiak Correspondent The Walworth County Fairground is a non-profit organization on a 90-acre plot in Elkhorn containing a heated activity center, barns, historic buildings, a racetrack, campgrounds and more. As general manager to the fairgrounds, Larry Gaffey is always looking for new ways to raise money for the […]
Legislators will be panelists about brain injuries
State senators Steve Nass and Janis Ringhand and state Rep. Don Vruwink will be panelists for a town hall about brain injuries at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, in the Whitewater City Council chambers. Life Beyond Brain Injury, a group founded by UW-Whitewater students and alumni, is organizing the event […]
Delavan-Darien remains committed to dual language program
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Kara Sussek, a resident of the Delavan-Darien School District, questioned the district’s commitment to its dual language program at Monday night’s regular board meeting. Her comments were in part because of the district’s decision to eliminate the position of Director of Language Acquisition, which currently […]
VISIT Lake Geneva hires former tourism secretary
Stephanie Klett, Wisconsin’s Secretary of Tourism the past eight years, has been appointed president and chief executive officer of VISIT Lake Geneva. The organization, which represents more than 400 businesses throughout the Geneva Lake area, announced the appointment last week. Klett, who served in the state role under former Gov. […]
