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Free Fishing Weekend returns The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is hosting Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 15 and 16 to share the fun and excitement of winter fishing. No fishing license or trout and salmon stamps are required. Anglers can fish state waters where there is an open season. All […]

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KIM S. MURN

Kim Susan Murn, 61, of Palmyra, passed away Jan. 5, 2022, at UW-Hospital in Madison. She was born on July 15, 1960, at Fort Atkinson Hospital, to Donald and Patricia (Blomiley) Martens. She grew up in the Palmyra area and was a 1978 graduate of Palmyra High School. After high […]

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LOUIS PAETSCH

Louis Paetsch, 80, died Jan. 2, 2022, at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau after a heart attack. Louis received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point in 1964 and was hired to teach history and physical education at Waterford junior high at the former Agricultural Building in Rochester where […]

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TERRANCE A. KEGLEY

Terrance “Terry” “Pa” A. Kegley, 83, of East Troy, passed away Friday, Jan. 7, 2022 at his home. Terry was born in Burlington on April 8, 1938, to Arlie and Echo (nee Schade) Kegley. His early life was spent in East Troy, where he graduated from East Troy High School. […]

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JANICE S. BRADY

Janice “Jan” Sylvia Brady, 83, of East Troy found peace Jan. 7, 2022, in Waukesha. She was born in East Troy to Al and Sylvia (nee Sparr) Karnath and was a lifetime member of the community. She graduated from East Troy High School, met and married the love of her […]

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ROBERT M. RISHEL

Robert “Bob” Marion Rishel, passed away Jan. 7, 2022 in Plainfield, Ill., at the age of 88. Robert was born on Aug. 20, 1933 in Iron Mountain, Mich., to Marion Ivan and Anna Regina (nee Peterson) Rishel. He grew up in Milwaukee with six brothers and sisters. In 1952 he […]

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PAMELA S. HART

Pamela Susan Hart was welcomed into the loving arms of The Father Nov. 24, 2021. “She was our rock, our mother, our best friend,” according to her family. Beloved wife to Terrence for 54 years. Mother and best friend to her children, Jack (Cindy), Kay, Sarah, Joshua, Rhoda (Steve) and […]

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CATHERINE A. TRADER

Catherine Ann Trader (Wachal), 65, passed away peacefully Dec. 7, 2021, surrounded by her loved ones, at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. She was born in 1956 and lived her childhood in Franklin. She graduated from Alverno College in 1978 with a degree in music education and taught elementary music in Catholic […]

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WALTER G. ENRIGHT

Walter Glenn Enright Jr., 87, a life-long resident of East Troy, passed away Dec. 3 2021. He was born April 23 1934, to the late Walter and Hazel (Cook) Enright. After graduating from East Troy High School he married his beloved wife, Mary Alice (Prout), and raised two children, the […]

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Hospitals reach critical shortage amid COVID-19 surge

Officials urge public to take appropriate safety precautions An emergency operations work group comprised of officials from Walworth County Public Health, the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office, Mercyhealth, and Advocate Aurora Health is asking the public to take appropriate COVID-19 safety precautions as local hospitals report a surge in emergency department […]