By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan-Darien School District made great efforts at bringing homecoming back to what it used to be this year, according to district officials. District Administrator Jill Sorbie told the School Board on Oct. 8 that in her opinion the event was significantly improved. Sorbie said […]
Author: Heather Perkins
Running free
The Lake Geneva Badger cross country team enjoys a successful Southern Lakes Conference meet Oct. 13 at the Burlington High School Forest in Salem. The girls just missed out on a title, taking second place by a few points, while the boys finished third. The Badgers will run at […]
Championship smiles!
The Elkhorn boys pose triumphantly on their home turf after defeating Delavan-Darien, 5-0, in the Southern Lakes Conference tournament championship. See complete Elks sports coverage in the Oct. 18 Independent. (Rick Benavides photo)
Zombie Bowl to benefit Alzheimer’s Association
Roll into fall and the Halloween season at once by participating in the Zombie Bowl Saturday at Delavan Lanes. The event, which will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, will be at 2 p.m., Oct. 20. The registration fee of $15 per person will include two hours of bowling, shoe rental, a […]
Fighting ‘til the end
In the Chiefs final game of the season Oct. 12, quarterback Logan Eischeid escapes a tackle. Despite falling 21-15 to Edgerton, Big Foot gave the Tide a run but wasn’t able to overcome two second-half touchdowns. See more Big Foot sports in the Oct. 19 Times/Reporter. (Peter Mischka photo)
150 years for Heyer
Heyer True Value Hardware, Walworth, which has been family-owned since 1868, celebrates its 150th anniversary Oct. 6-7. Commemorating the anniversary are, from the left, (front row) Spencer Majerus, sixth generation; Fred Koenig, Reineman’s, Burlington; John Hartmann, True Value president and CEO; Shirley Heyer, fourth generation owner; Mary Heyer, fifth […]
Beer and Spirits Festival set for Oct. 27
Nei-Turner Media Group will have its ninth annual Beer and Spirits Festival from 1 to 5 p.m. Oct. 27 at The Ridge Hotel in Lake Geneva. This year will feature Halloween tricks and treats, unlimited tastings from 35 Midwest craft breweries and distilleries, music by DJ Felix Entertainment, a photo […]
THOMAS J. BURKE
Thomas J. Burke, 92, of Elkhorn, died of natural causes on Oct. 15, 2018. He is the sixth born of seven children to Francis and Mary Estella Burke on August 24, 1926, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He is preceded in death by his parents, and siblings Francis Burke, […]
CLAIRE LYNN NENDZA
Claire Lynn Nendza, 71, passed away Oct. 10, 2018, at Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington. She will forever be honored as one amazing daughter, sister, wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. She definitely left an imprint on those whose lives she was a part of. She was born in […]
Coffee with a cop
The Whitewater Police Department participated in the third annual national Coffee With a Cop Day on Oct. 3. The department partnered with Jessica’s Family Restaurant on Main Street and The Sweet Spot Café on Whitewater Street, for the community outreach program. Above, Capt. Dan Meyer chats with University of […]
