Black Sheep owner and staff hit the road to learn the barbecue trade By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Several staffers at Whitewater’s new Black Sheep restaurant recently embarked on a road trip. But it was far more about business than pleasure. Tyler Sailsbery, a University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduate, is a chef […]
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East Troy celebrates Youth Art Month
The East Troy Community School District will celebrate Youth Art Month with an art show from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, March 3 at East Troy High School, 3128 Graydon Ave. Student artwork from grades kindergarten through 12 will be on display in the annual exhibition. “Literally hundreds of sculptures, drawings […]
Dave Matthews Band will return to Alpine
Dave Matthews Band is set to make its annual return to Alpine Valley Music Theatre this July. According to the 2013 summer tour dates released on the band’s website, Dave Matthews Band will play at Alpine on Friday, July 5 and Saturday, July 6. The local stop is part of […]
Actors wanted for ‘Fiddler on the Roof’
Lakeland Players will hold auditions for its upcoming production of “Fiddler On The Roof” at 7 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, March 4 and 5 at the Walworth County Performing Arts Center, downtown Elkhorn. Actors should come prepared to sing 16 bars of music. An accompanist will be provided. Attendees […]
Brring it on!
UW-Whitewater soccer players hold hands as they plunge into the frigid waters at Cravath Lakefront Park to raise money for Special Olympics during Whitewater’s annual Freeze Fest celebration Feb. 16. (Tom Ganser photo)
GORDON E. ESSER
Gordon E. Esser, 80, Elkhorn, died Feb. 19 at Aurora Lakeland Health Care Center in Elkhorn. He was born April 4, 1932 in Bloomington to the late Fred and Irene (Edwards) Esser. He was united in marriage to Leila Kinney on Nov. 21, 1951. He was a dry cleaner in […]
LAWRENCE W. CUNNINGHAM
Lawrence W. Cunningham, 68, Sharon, died Feb. 20 at his home. He was born May 17, 1944 in Brooklyn, N.Y., to the late Alden and Rose (McGrath) Cunningham. He was a Material Handler for the Onvoy Company in Walworth until his retirement. He is survived by his daughter, Julie (Gene) […]
LOIS G. WEEKS
Lois G. Weeks, 62, Sharon, lost her three-year battle against cancer at her home Feb. 19. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born Aug. 1, 1950 in Viroqua to the late Norman and Glyda (Olson) Geary. She married Charles Weeks Jan. 26, 1972 in Rockton, Ill. […]
ARTHUR EDWARD JOHNSON
ARTHUR EDWARD JOHNSON Arthur Edward Johnson, 90, died at Mercy Hospital in Janesville Feb. 18. He was born on May 9, 1922 in Beloit, to the late Henry and Laura Johnson. He married Dolores Kreinz June 24, 1944. He was a generous and loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather […]
MICHAEL D. ‘UNCLE MIKE’ KENNY
Michael D. “Uncle Mike” Kenny, 64, Fontana, passed away Feb. 23 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center, Elkhorn. He was born Jan. 11, 1949 in Oak Park, Ill., to the late John and Patricia (Queenan) Kenny. He was a retired Sergeant of the Chicago Police Department and a member of St. […]
