There are several indoor activities slated at Irvin L. Young Memorial Library over the next week. • 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Kick-Off – Saturday, Jan. 31, 10 a.m. invites caregivers and children to share a book each day. The event will include a fun-filled story time, a craft and a […]
Author: Heather Perkins
VELMA L. WESSELS
Velma Louise Wessels (née Getz) born Aug. 23, 1925, in Tremont, Ill., died Jan. 24, 2015, at the age of 89. Daughter of Walter and Louise Getz (Perdelwitz); sister to Edith (Pflederer), Norma (Roberts) and Marilyn (Burns); loving wife of Russell Wessels for 61 years; dear mother of Richard, Robert, […]
Felon with asthma runs from police after attempted theft at Walmart
Off-duty officer tackles man along Highway 50 when he reaches in waistband for inhaler By Vicky Wedig Editor An Illinois man ran from Delavan police after he was allegedly spotted trying to steal a computer from Walmart, and was tackled by an off-duty police officer along Highway 50 after reaching […]
Five perfect on day for Whippets wrestling
By Adam Knoll Sports Correspondent Last Saturday the Whitewater High School wrestling team headed out to Monroe to participate in a nine-team tournament. The Whippets performed well overall, coming back home with five champions, a runner-up and a third place finisher. Tommy Cushman played the lead off role, and commanded […]
Gymnasts earn highest score in two seasons
O’Hara has career night on floor and three more top-five finishes By Adam Knoll Sports Correspondent In traveling to the South-west/Cuba City invite last Saturday, the Whitewater High School gymnastics team had a very successful day in which the team scored 119.6 points, which is the highest total in the […]
15 in a row and counting
Lady Whippets remain undefeated; take down Panthers with ease By Adam Knoll Sports Correspondent To say the Lady Whippets basketball team has been on a tear would be an understatement because they have been perfect this season and remain undefeated while appearing to play stronger each week. The most […]
DONALD R. BOVIALL
Donald Robert Boviall, 89, of Walworth, died Jan. 21, 2015, at his home in Walworth. He was born April 24, 1925, in Darien to Joseph Boviall and Mary Jane McCarthy. He attended Darien Elementary School through eighth grade. At the age of 18, he enlisted in the Army and served […]
A closer look at Public Health Services
Whitewater Rotarians hear efforts made to keep public safe By Tom Ganser Correspondent Janis Ellefsen, Health Officer/Manager for Walworth County Public Health Services, presented an overview of the agency to the Whitewater Rotary Club on Jan. 13 entitled “Public Health: Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day.” “We are the only department at […]
WILLIAM H. MADDEN
William Henry Madden, 72, died peacefully at home, on Jan. 24, 2015. He was born, June 7, 1942, in Chicago to James and Helen (Snyder) Madden. He married Deborah (Beetstra) Madden on Aug. 3, 2002, and resided in Walworth. He is survived by his daughter, Tracy Madden (Sean) McMahon of […]
Health and insurance enrollment fair Feb. 10
Free, informational event to offer sign-up, blood pressure screening The Wisconsin Association of Free & Charitable Clinics, Inc. has partnered with Irvin L. Young Memorial Library to offer a free Health and Insurance Enrollment Fair from noon to 6 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 10. The library is located at 431 W. […]
