An antique and classic boat parade on Delavan Lake July 17 was organized to show appreciation to nurses and first responders who worked through the pandemic and to military, according to Gary Huge, whose family sponsored the event along with The Inn Between and the Delavan Boat Shed. See more […]
Author: Heather Perkins
Keeping the Whitewater Aquatic Center afloat
New long-term agreement will be in place for five years By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The two local government entities jointly operating the Whitewater Aquatic and Fitness Center have inked a new long-term agreement with the hopes of addressing a persistent issue – an ongoing budget deficit for the amenity. The […]
VIRGINIA SEMLING
Virginia Lee Semling, 85, of Elkhorn, died Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center. She was born July 10, 1936, in Rosedale, Kansas, the daughter of late Raymond and Nadine (Mieth) Bowers. On May 11, 1957, she was united in marriage to Werner N. Semling at St. Mary’s […]
SHIRLEY BIGELOW
Shirley A. Bigelow, 84, of Darien, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 31, 2021, with her family by her side. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, at the Darien Cemetery, North Walworth Street, Darien. Lazarczyk Family Funeral Homes, Betzer Chapel, is serving […]
THOMAS E. BROWER
Thomas E. Brower, 60, of Elkhorn, passed away on July 29, 2021, in Elkhorn. Monroe Funeral Home in Delavan is assisting the family.
Champs, once again
The unbeaten Big Foot Bats seventh and eighth grade softball team won the 2021 Quad County End of Season Tournament with a July 19 defeat of second-ranked Lakeland Blue Jays on a 7-2 decision. The Bats, which finished with a 16-0 conference record, captured the title in the brand new […]
Village of Darien sewer rate to increase by 5%
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Village of Darien board approved raising the sewer rate in the village by five percent at last week’s meeting. The board had previously approved the rate increase as part of the 2021 budget but it had not yet been implemented. Village Administrator Lindsey Peterson […]
Group raises money for homeless youth
Whitewater Community Fundraising Partners hosted 10K/5K run By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer A recent event has been deemed a success by organizers as it resulted in more than $4,500 being raised to help support homeless youth in the Whitewater community. The Whitewater Community Fundraising Partners is a 501(c)3 organization that […]
Community-based testing sites closing
Walworth County Department of Health and Human Services will discontinue COVID-19 community testing that has been provided by the Wisconsin National Guard and through a community partnership with Covenant Harbor effective July 31. “These community-based testing sites have been critical to our COVID-19 response,” Health and Human Services Deputy Director […]
EDNA HARRY
Edna Helen (Hintz) (O’Connor) Harry, 88, of Elkhorn, died peacefully Wednesday, July 28, 2021, surrounded by loved ones at her home. She was born Feb. 11, 1933, in Turtle, the daughter of the late Walter and Clara (Zadurski) Hintz. She was united in marriage to John Thomas O’Connor for […]
