Delbert ‘Del’ Lee Dallman, 87, of Delavan, formerly of Edgerton, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at the Willowfield Nursing Home and Rehab, Delavan. He was born Feb. 3, 1927, in Edgerton, the eldest of nine children, son of the late Emil and Grace (Spitzer) Dallman. He was united in […]
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Tenhagen takes over Burlington football
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor It’s official. The rumors are true. Burlington’s own, Steve Tenhagen, is coming home. A March 6 article in the Burlington Standard Press that named Tenhagen as the leading candidate for the Burlington High School varsity football head coaching position became more than just talk March […]
Progress delayed on Green Leaf Inn
Activity expected to resume on energy-producing hotel By Vicky Wedig Editor The economy and the weather have delayed progress on what will be the continent’s first Net Zero hotel, the owner said last week. “This winter has been really bad,” said Fritz Kreiss, co-owner of the Green Leaf Inn, which […]
MARTHA JOAN LEYDA
Martha Joan Leyda (nee Spencer), born to life in Russellville, Ind., on Sept. 21, 1933, entered the fullness of eternal life on March 5, 2014. A lifelong resident of the Southern Lakes area. Martha leaves behind her loving husband and best friend of 57 years, William Leyda. She will be […]
MAJORIE E. HALL
Marjorie E. Hall, 82, of Delavan and Fontana, passed into glory with the angels on March 12, 2014, at Mercy Walworth Hospital and Medical Center. She was born on August 7, 1931, to Fredrick and Edith Lawrence. Marjorie was preceded in passing by her husband, Harold Hall, on March 26, […]
JOHN LEO BURCH SR.
John Leo Burch Sr., 83, of Delavan, died March 10, 2014, at Mercy Walworth Hospital and Medical Center. He was born March 22, 1930, to Emmett and Pearl (Cummings) Burch. He was united in marriage for 59 years to Pearl (Olson) Burch. Along with his wife, John was the […]
Fire at sorority house displaces 23 UW-W students
A minor fire at a sorority house has temporarily displaced 23 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students. The fire at the Sigma Sigma Sigma house was reported about 10:44 a.m. Friday and was out within 30 minutes, according to Jeff Angileri, assistant director of marketing and media relations at UW-W. The house […]
Graves won’t seek another term; endorses undersheriff
After 42 years in law enforcement – including 14 as Walworth County Sheriff – David Graves announced Friday that he will not seek another term in next fall’s election. Graves, who made the announcement in a press release issued Friday morning, wasted no time in endorsing current Undersheriff Kurt Picknell […]
Bicycle shop rolls into old bank building
Store will sell, repair, rent bikes By Vicky Wedig Editor Cyclist Tony Valenti plans to open a bicycle sales and repair shop downtown next month. Valenti, a 2006 Delavan-Darien High School graduate, is remodeling the former Steamer’s Sip and Ship store at 303 E. Walworth Ave. He plans to open […]
Badger girls fall in regional final
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Badger High School girls basketball team went from one extreme to the other in Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association regional basketball action last week. The Badgers scored 64 points and dominated Beloit Memorial in the semi-final game on Friday night but struggled to score only […]
