By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Despite a request to the contrary from a contingent of residents, portions of city infrastructure remain in the plans for a small neighborhood street near Whitewater’s Armory building, following a recent decision by officials. The Common Council on March 17 voted to retain curb-and-gutter into the […]
Author: Heather Perkins
MARJORIE PETERSON
Marjorie Peterson (nee Seitzinger), 92, born Nov. 7, 1922, in Blencoe, Iowa, passed away peacefully April 2, 2015, in Barrington, Ill., surrounded by her loving family. Marjorie was a resident of Prairie View at the Garlands of Barrington. She and her loving husband, Maurice, met at Iowa State University and […]
Two contested races for council seats
By Chris Bennett Correspondent There is an issue for everyone in the spring election for seats on the City of Whitewater Common Council. Candidates are concerned with parking, housing, wastewater and relations between the university and citizens as the April 7 day of reckoning approaches. Seats are open in Aldermanic […]
No local races are on ballot
Judge contests top Tuesday’s vote Delavan area voters won’t find any local races among the county and state competitions on the ballot in Tuesday’s spring election. The race with the most significance locally is for the Walworth County Circuit Court Branch 3 judge seat currently held by Kristine Drettwan, a […]
Two aldermanic seats on Tuesday’s ballot
City incumbents challenged in districts 1 and 4 By Vicky Wedig Editor The City of Lake Geneva will have two contested races on the ballot April 7 in aldermanic districts 1 and 4. In District 1, incumbent Ellyn Kehoe is seeking re-election against newcomer Christopher Gelting. In District 4, incumbent […]
Teacher charged with sex assault
Man allegedly had inappropriate relationship with girl, 17 A Badger High School art teacher charged with sexually assaulting a student is scheduled to appear in court April 28. Donald R. Hammon, 50, was charged March 25 in Walworth County Circuit Court with two counts of sexual assault of a student […]
Her condition led to a career goal
Girl born with heart defect pursues cardiology By Dave Fidlin Correspondent MiKayla Person believes in miracles. After four heart surgeries and a serious birth defect that could have claimed her life, the 14-year-old Delavan student has a perspective on life that points to the age-old notion of living each day […]
Softball team drops season opener
Team looks to overcome inexperience By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Badger High School softball team lost its season opener 16-14 in frigid conditions at East Troy on March 26. Badger jumped out to an early 5-0 lead but could not hold on. Badger led 5-0 through 1 1/2 innings. […]
Wrestlers earn awards
Whitewater High School wrestlers, not listed in order, receive team awards at the end-of-year wrestling banquet: Jimmy DuVal, outstanding freshman and most valuable junior varsity wrestler; Daniel Soto, outstanding pinning wrestler; Max Reid, most improved; John Saylor, team leader, outstanding takedown wrestler and first team all conference; Thomas McManaway, scholar-athlete […]
It’s almost net time
Chamath Gunawardena gets in some practice time at the net March 30 for Whitewater High School’s upcoming boys tennis season. (Bob Mischka Photo)
