Charles (Chuck) M. Bigelow died March 13, 2016, at the age of 68. A visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m., Saturday, April 16, at the United Methodist Church in Whitewater. Chuck chose not to have a funeral, instead a celebration of his life. He wishes […]
Author: Heather Perkins
MIKE W. BEATY
Mike W. Beaty, 60, of Elkhorn, formerly of Delavan, died March 26, 2016, at his residence. He was born May 25, 1955, in Chicago, to Melvin and Rosemary Ruffalo Beaty. He graduated from Delavan-Darien High School Class of 1975 and also attended Gateway Technical College in Kenosha. He is survived […]
ROBERTA P. STERKEN
Roberta P. Sterken, 75, of Elkhorn, died peacefully March 29, 2016, at Agrace Hospice Care in Janesville. She was born July 5, 1940, in Janesville, to the late Robert and Lucille (Mountford) Stardy. She married Ronald Sterken on April 21, 1973, in Lake Geneva. He preceded her in death in […]
City seeks interest rate bids from local banks
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With spring construction season on the horizon, Whitewater officials are putting a few of the last pieces of the puzzle together for oft-discussed reconstruction projects on Center and Summit streets and Boone Court. The city recently sent a request for interest rate bids to the three […]
It’s official: DP Electronic on its way
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Since the announcement was made late last year, the transition of DP Electronic Recycling’s national headquarters from Elkhorn to Whitewater was all but official. With a legal document signed off by the Common Council on March 15, the agreement is official. City Attorney Wally McDonell has […]
On the run
Top: The Easter bunny gives out free hugs at the UW-Whitewater/Community Optimist Club’s annual Easter Egg Hunt event Saturday at Whitewater Middle School. Below: a group of kids take off hunting eggs on school grounds. After all the eggs were collected, they were turned in for a […]
Whippets named to all-conference teams
By Kevin Cunningham Sports Correspondent The winter sports All-Conference teams were announced, which included First Team, Second Team and Honorable Mention, and at least two players on five different teams for Whitewater High School made those teams. Wrestling led all squads with five. Jimmy DuVal and Daniel Soto made First […]
Happy hunting
Lily and Aaris Anderson, both from Chicago, are excited about their Easter eggs found March 26 at the Easter Egg Hunt held at Duck Pond in Fontana. They attended the festivities with their grandparents, Sarah and Randy Anderson, of Fontana. Easter Egg Hunt at Duck Pond in […]
Man charged with obstructing investigation into 2013 fire
By Vicky Wedig Editor A man in being charged in Darien Municipal Court with obstructing an investigation into a fire in Darien in 2013. Jamison Dickman, 42, is charged with obstruction in connection with the investigation into a fire at 214 N. Wisconsin St. in Darien on Nov. 23, 2013, […]
Police, former employees support DA’s opponent for judge
Necci touted as conservative for non-partisan seat By Vicky Wedig Staff Writer Partisanship, endorsements and the job performance of the district attorney have come in to play in the race for Walworth County Circuit Court judge. Vying for the seat to replace outgoing Judge James Carlson, who’s presided for 37 […]
