By Tom Ganser Correspondent On Dec. 7, more than 100 runners and walkers from throughout Wisconsin, Illinois and even one from Iowa found a great way to take advantage of a December Sunday without a Packer game by participating in a Nearly Naked 5K race. Scott Rupke, of Whitewater, was […]
Author: Heather Perkins
MARY JO PETERS
Mary Jo Peters, 85, of Walworth, passed away Dec. 21, 2014, at Golden Years Health Care Center in Walworth. She was born June 8, 1929, in Elkhorn the daughter of Joseph and Mary Hildegard (Hovey) Robinson. She married Glenn Peters on Sept. 14, 1947, in Fontana. He preceded her in […]
PD takes proactive stance for officers’ well being
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent It is no secret police officers sometimes encounter traumatizing situations while in the line of duty. What might not be known are nationwide statistics that reveal twice as many police officers die of suicide than of injuries sustained from gunfire. “We’re losing our officers by their […]
UW-Whitewater graduates 840 in winter commencement
By Tom Ganser Correspondent Dec. 13 was a chapter-turning day in the lives of more than 840 students who graduated at UW-Whitewater’s Winter 2014 Commencement. In welcoming the audience to the ceremony in Kachel Fieldhouse, Chancellor Richard J. Telfer began by celebrating the learning, accomplishments and success of the graduating […]
A walk rich in faith and heritage
Locals celebrate apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe By Heather Ruenz Editor “December 12 is a very important celebration in the Catholic religion, more so for the Hispanic community,” organizer Jorge Islas Martinez said of the recent, local celebration of the 483rd apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe. According […]
School board to go for third referendum to exceed revenue cap
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan-Darien School Board unanimously approved a third attempt at a referendum to exceed state revenue caps for operational costs in the district on the Feb. 3 primary ballot. The district will ask for the same amount it asked for in November – $1.25 million. […]
Giving it a go
Local company brings new life to toys By Heather Ruenz Editor It’s no secret that electronic devices can be found in the hands of kids and adults alike in today’s fast-paced world, too often, some would argue. But the cofounders of one local company believe they’ve found a way to […]
Fire, EMS department revamp in the works
Discussions include self-governing body, staffing structure By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The future of Whitewater’s fire and emergency medical services operations — a topic discussed throughout 2014 — could come into focus in the new year. City Manager Cameron Clapper provided an update on the revamp of Whitewater’s fire and EMS […]
BARBARA A. WILLIAMS
Barbara “Barb” Ann Williams, 69, of Delavan, passed away Dec. 17, 2014, at Mercy Hospital in Janesville. She was born in Chicago on May 14, 1945 to Edward and Bernice (Ram) Whitlock. Barb graduated from Lakeview High School in Chicago. She retired from PCA Corrugated Box Company after many years. […]
Girls get non-conference win over Palmyra
By Jennifer Cesarz Correspondent The Delavan-Darien High School girls basketball team had only one game last week – a non-conference win over Palmyra-Eagle on Dec. 8. The Comets (2-4) built a 9-2 first-quarter advantage on their way to the 44-33 victory. “We finished inside against Palmyra and out-rebounded them,” D-DHS […]
