Robert Philip “Bob” Militello, 62, of Delavan, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family the morning of Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. Bob was born to the late Philip and Joan (Schweiger) on June 26, 1958 in Melrose Park, Illinois. He graduated high school at Proviso East […]
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SANDRA HUGHES
Sandra (Sandy) Kay Hughes, 79, of Walworth, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021 in Hudson, Florida, surrounded by her children. She was born to Francis “Frank” Leonard and Jeannette Marie (Simonson) Perren in Chicago, Illinois on Sept. 17, 1941. After her father’s sudden passing in 1946, Jeannette moved Sandy […]
Comets wrestlers granted virtual schooling
The agreement is in place during postseason competition By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan-Darien High School wrestling team is in the midst of a historic season. The Comets are in position to potentially advance to the team state tournament for what would be only the second time in school […]
Writer gets ‘red carpet’ treatment at area theater
Chicago native can’t see his own movie, reaches out for private showing By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent With the ever-changing landscape at area movie theaters due to the COVID-19 pandemic, fewer and fewer people are going to movies as part of date night or really for any reason. Many are afraid […]
Whitewater COVID-19 testing location moving
Beginning Feb. 1, it will be at the Community Engagement Center After conducting more than 19,000 COVID-19 tests as part of UW System’s “surge testing” program, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is extending operations into the spring by opening a new testing clinic at the Community Engagement Center. The location, at […]
Find support via the Take Care Challenge
Effort is a partnership among Walworth County chambers By Kate Abbe Contributor Walworth County has six acting chambers, a visitors’ bureau and an economic alliance organization that help provide support and resources to over 1,000 businesses. This number continues to grow as business owners find value in partnering with organizations […]
JOAN GLODOWSKI
Joan Ann Glodowski, 73, of Beloit, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Jan. 25, 2021 with her husband and son by her side. Joan was born on July 8, 1947 to Edward and Mildred Janik. Growing up in Elkhorn, she graduated with the class of 1965. Joan attended Mount Mary […]
JAMES ZANTON
James Zanton, 71, died Jan. 22, 2021. He was born Nov. 30, 1949, to Merlin and Darlene (Wegner) Zanton in Johnstown. He attended Johnstown Community School and graduated from Whitewater High School. Jim, a fourth generation dairy farmer, started farming side by side with his father. Jim married Mary Jo […]
Whitewater revises ordinance to comply with ruling
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After a year under the microscope, Whitewater officials revamped the city’s sign ordinance to sync it up with a pivotal federal ruling. The Common Council on Jan. 19 held a second, and final, reading of Whitewater’s revised sign ordinance. Tweaks to the existing document occurred throughout […]
Elkhorn City Hall $900K under budget
Surplus funds to be used to offset debt on the project By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent In discussing a change order last week for the City Hall project in Elkhorn that will add wainscoting throughout the entire building rather than just public areas, City Administrator Jim Heilman noted the project is […]
