Opal Alice Recob Collies, 87 years young, of Big Flats, and formerly of Walworth, passed away Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born Oct. 21, 1925, in Marinette, to the late Fred and Naomi (Robinson) Speiss. She grew up in Stanley, and moved to Walworth in […]
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MYRTLE BERESH
Myrtle Beresh, 96, died Sept. 11, 2013, at her home in Delavan. She was born in Illinois to the late Gustaf and Anna Katherine (Madsen) Persson. She married Alexander L. Beresh on Aug. 21, 1935. He preceded her in death in Jan. 1990. She was member of Our Redeemer Lutheran […]
Construction of new church begins on Bloomfield Road
Immanuel Lutheran will double worship space with new facility By Vicky Wedig Editor The construction of Immanuel Lutheran Church’s new home is under way at Bloomfield Road and the Highway 120 bypass. “We’ve outgrown this space with our congregation so we needed more room,” said the Rev. Mark Moller-Gunderson, who […]
Historic rest area proposed on nature trail near Darien
Wayside would feature information about former railroad line By Vicky Wedig Editor Creators of the Pelishek-Tiffany Nature Trail want to build a historical wayside that juxtaposes the tranquility of a small stream and foliage with the bustle of Interstate 43. The six-mile, 100-foot wide trail runs along I-43 from Allens […]
Historic rest area proposed on nature trail
Wayside would feature information about former railroad line By Vicky Wedig Staff Writer Creators of the Pelishek-Tiffany Nature Trail want to build a historical wayside that juxtaposes the tranquility of a small stream and foliage with the bustle of Interstate 43. The six-mile, 100-foot wide trail runs along I-43 from […]
Elkhorn manufacturer working to bridge skills gap
By Tyler Lamb Editor For decades the country’s vibrant manufacturing sector provided poorly educated workers a bridge to the middle class. Yet, since the end of the Great Recession manufacturers now require highly skilled workers who know their way around hi-tech machinery. Despite the fact that this machinery is predominantly […]
School Board OKs staff appointments
By Tyler Lamb Editor Last Monday, the Elkhorn Area School Board met briefly to approve several staff appointments. The following appointments were unanimously approved by the board: Adam Bretl, middle school assistant principal; Dana Marty, high school reading specialist; Cortney Netzel, high school vocal music long-term substitute; Kelly Adkins, Tibbets […]
Preliminary 2014 budget freezes tax levy
By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer County Administrator David Bretl presented the 2014 preliminary budget, which effectively freezes the county tax levy for the third consecutive year, at the Sept. 5 Walworth County Committee of the Whole meeting. With a total tax levy of $60,879,834 million, Bretl’s 2014 preliminary budget levies […]
ALBERTA G. SCHULTZ
Alberta Gloria Schultz, (nee Rademacher), 90, of Whitewater, died Sept. 15, 2013. Services will be held on Sept. 23 in Waukesha. For full notice, call (262) 827-0659 or visit www.churchandchapel.com.
Walworth County Alliance for Children announces featured speaker
Sept. 26 luncheon to benefit its Tree House facility The Walworth County Alliance for Children (WCAC) has announced Erin Merryn, a nationally recognized sexual abuse prevention advocate, will be the featured speaker at its Tree House Luncheon on Sept. 26. The event supports the WCAC Child and Family Center, also […]
