Edward Schmidt Petersen, M.D. passed away at his home in Middleburg, Va., on June 3, 2013 after a fall and subsequent hospitalization. Dr. Petersen was born on Nov. 19, 1921 in Chicago, Ill. He was educated at the Chicago Latin School (1939), Harvard College (1942) and Harvard Medical School (1945). […]
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Local man launches food freedom effort
He’ll take his proposal to Troy Town Board By Jen Bradley Correspondent When a judge ruled that “plaintiffs do not have a fundamental right to produce and consume the foods of their choice,” natural health care provider Brandon LaGreca did not agree. He is lobbying the Town of Troy to […]
EUGENE G. DEGNER
Eugene G. Degner, age 77, of Rochester, passed away June 7, 2013 at Froedtert Memorial Hospital. Eugene was born July 31, 1935 to the late Herbert and Herrietta (nee Tellier) Degner. Formerly of Muskego, Eugene attended The Rochester Agriculture School. He was then blessed to meet the love of his […]
RODNEY J. MEILLER
Rodney J. Meiller, 52 of Elkhorn, died unexpectedly Wednesday, June 5, 2013. He was born Dec. 25, 1960 in Fort Atkinson. He was the son of Donald E. and Marilyn (McKelvey) Meiller. Rod owned and operated Cleaning and Restoration Consultants of Elkhorn for over 30 years. He was a member […]
Milton woman dies in single-car crash
A 48-year-old Milton woman died Sunday night in a single-vehicle crash in the Town of Darien. According to the Walworth County Sheriff’s Department, Lisa K. Martin died after the Chevy Blazer she was driving on Highway M near Townline Road crossed the centerline, left the highway and struck a tree […]
Village Board sets term and interest rate for Division Street project assessments
By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer At its meeting Monday night, the East Troy Village Board approved a 10-year repayment term with a flat three percent interest for the final assessments for the Division Street project. Village Administrator Judy Weter noted the board has never exceeded 10 years for assessments to […]
Delavan couple serving Peace Corps in Kenya
By Michael S. Hoey CORRESPONDENT Jennifer and Ryan Hellpap of Delavan, were scheduled to arrive in Kenya, Africa, on Tuesday ready to begin serving the Peace Corps on a 27-month humanitarian mission. Both have a history of volunteering their time, but this experience will be a full-time proposition until it […]
Storm downs barn, trees
By Vicky Wedig EDITOR A storm Thursday night caused tornado-like damage in a path across Delavan, downing a barn and trees. Delavan’s 911 center received more than 45 reports of downed trees and power lines before 8 p.m. Trees were uprooted and 15 locations reported structural damage, according to Delavan […]
Grist Mill to shift operations to new location
Restaurant will move to former Mitch’s Prime Time Steak House location By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer Area fans of The Grist Mill will likely have to make other dinner plans June 30, though Troy Strand, who owns the restaurant along side his wife Kate, assures customers not to worry, breakfast […]
State superintendent visits Badger
Education leader congratulates school’s culinary arts program By Michael S. Hoey CORRESPONDENT Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Superintendent Tony Evers visited Lake Geneva Badger High School on May 30 to congratulate Badger’s national champion ProStart culinary arts team and tour the school. “What an honor,” Evers said of the national […]
