Operations Manager Neal Kolb moving to another opportunity By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted unanimously in favor of hiring a replacement for Department of Public Works Operations Manager Neal Kolb when it met Monday night. Kolb is leaving the position after this week for another […]
Author: Heather Perkins
Friends of Library to have book sale
In celebration of its 40th anniversary, the Friends of the Lake Geneva Public Library will have its annual book sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 12 and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 13. The sale will take place the east end of Library Park in Lake Geneva. […]
Delavan dodges flooding bullet
Delavan Lake, Mill Pond closed until water recedes, swimming deemed safe By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The town and city of Delavan sustained minor flood damage as a result of a storm that dumped as many as 7 inches of rain in parts of southeastern Wisconsin in the early morning […]
BURNELL WALBRANDT
Burnell L. Walbrandt, 88, of Elkhorn, passed away July 19, 2017, at Vintage on the Pond in Delavan. He was born Jan. 4, 1929, in Elkhorn, to the late Lester and Elsbeth (Piper) Walbrandt. He graduated from East Troy High School Class of 1946. He was united in marriage to […]
Eagle Elementary School fire being investigated by officials
By Ryan Spoehr Staff Writer Palmyra-Eagle School District officials are working to ensure the start of the upcoming school year is not disrupted after an early morning fire last week at Eagle Elementary School. According to officials, a fire that started shortly before 3 a.m. on July 13 caused significant […]
MARTHA H. BELL
Martha H. Bell, 88, of Elkhorn, passed away July 18, 2017, at her home in Elkhorn. She was born April 21, 1929, in Elkhorn, to the late James L. and Agnes Harris. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother who shared stories and family history as often as […]
ROGER SCOTT NASS
Roger Scott Nass, 69, of Sharon, died July 19, 2017, at Lakeland Health Care Center in Elkhorn. Services will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Monroe Funeral Home, 604 E. Walworth Avenue in Delavan.
GROVER C. THOMPSON
Grover Cleveland Thompson, 71, of Delavan died July 19, 2017, at Mercy Hospital Walworth in Lake Geneva. Funeral Services will be at noon on Tuesday at Monroe Funeral Home in Delavan. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Housing study completed, but questions continue
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Why do people work in Whitewater but not live in the community? What can the city do to broaden its base of single-family household properties? These are some of the lingering, ongoing questions that remain at the forefront of city leaders’ minds in the immediate aftermath […]
Vegas style
At Golden Years Family Day, held June 25 and themed Las Vegas, resident Irene Dowey gets a photo taken with her daughters, Bonnie, Judy and Marie, and her great granddaughter, Eva. The event featured Vegas style decorations, games and snacks. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)