If the name, Gimme Skynyrd doesn’t make it clear, many of the songs Lynyrd Skynyrd fans enjoy will be part of a fundraiser tonight to raise money for the Phoenix Park Bandshell in Delavan. “They are not just a tribute band. It is six musicians dedicated to putting on a […]
Author: Heather Perkins
Enz ends time as Big Foot coach
He’ll take over at Manitowoc Lincoln this fall By Dan Truttschel Sports Correspondent When a coach with the pedigree of Rodney Wedig left the Big Foot football program after the 2013 season, it left a void that would be difficult for anyone to fill. But that’s just what Greg Enz […]
RAFAEL HERNANDEZ SR.
Rafael J. Hernandez Sr., 86, of Delavan, passed away March 14, 2019, at Mercy Hospital in Janesville. He was born in Mexico, on Sept. 11, 1932. Rafael was a longtime owner of Hernandez Restaurant in Delavan. Rafael is survived by his children, Maria Nieves, Laura (Eduardo) Davila, Elizabeth Torres […]
Hoop dreams
The Whitewater Middle School eighth grade girls basketball B team came up short against Delavan-Darien, 21-11, on March 7. Karime Velazquez heads for the hoop in the matchup. (Bob Mischka photo)
David vs. Goliath?
Elkhorn opponent Nicolet features two of best players in the nation By Chris Bennett Correspondent There will be no more postseason upsets in the WIAA Division 2 state boys basketball tournament, which starts Friday at the Kohl Center in Madison and includes the Elkhorn Area High School boys basketball team […]
Council approves fireworks display
It will cost roughly $1,400 more this year By Kellen Olshefski Corrrespondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted unanimously in favor of approving spending an additional 13 percent on fireworks for this year’s July 4 fireworks display at its meeting Monday night. The cost for the city to light […]
The man with voices in his head up next
Comedian to headline at Geneva Theater March 23 A master of impressions and sound effects is the next Bonkerz comedy show headliner at Geneva Theater appearing Saturday, March 23. Bob Jay is a stand-up comedian and voice-over artist who has made a name for himself imitating others: cartoon characters, movie […]
WUSD administrators begin discussing 2019-20 staffing plan
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Additional staffing resources could be infused into Whitewater Unified School District’s psychologist pool and at-risk programs, based on a proposal unveiled recently. WUSD administrators discussed a proposed staffing plan for the 2019-20 school year that calls for 13 fleshed out adjustments to the current structure across […]
Fabulous Fontana Frog contest announced
The 14-foot frog has been standing along Highway 67 in Fontana since 1964, making him 55 years old. A Fontana Public Library contest that’s currently underway aims to celebrate his long tenure in the area. “He’s in a book called Weird Wisconsin, writing by Linda S. Godfrey and Richard D. […]
Delavan man allegedly pushed girlfriend
A status conference is scheduled for March 21 for a Delavan man charged with pushing his girlfriend and taking her phone away when she tried to call police. Nathan James Ledger, 23, pleaded not guilty Feb. 22 to felony intimidation of a victim, disorderly conduct and criminal damage to property, […]
