Concerns include costs and whether or not it’s a worthy investment By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan-Darien School Board discussed recording meetings and/or livestreaming them at its meeting on Monday night. A representative of the parent group called Comets Community in Action asked the board to consider doing so […]
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Jackson students, staff support Hope Now
Student Council leads fundraising efforts to raise more than $1,100 The Jackson Elementary School Student Council has been very involved in fundraising for Hope Now, Inc. Every council meeting, students made signs to help promote the monthly fundraising theme. They then displayed those signs around the school building. Students were […]
Delavan residents forced to leave apartment
Meth cook in one unit led to toxic exposure throughout building A preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 24 for a Pell Lake man suspected of making methamphetamine in a Delavan woman’s apartment. Nathaniel L. Bailey, 35, was charged June 6 in Walworth County Circuit Court with possession with intent […]
Intergenerational collaboration
Middle school students, Fairhaven residents participate in joint workshops By Tom Ganser Correspondent Five teenagers and five senior citizens put their artistic and horticultural skills to the test during an Association for the Prevention of Family Violence-sponsored event in May. A 2018 grant from the Whitewater Community Foundation to promote […]
WUSD’s 2019-20 school year budget expected to be in the black
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The process of assembling the Whitewater Unified School District’s operating budget for the 2019-20 school year is picking up steam with several issues — including state funding — coming into sharper focus. With voter-approved referendum funding in the mix, WUSD is poised to enter the upcoming […]
Green thumbs galore
Students from Jackson Elementary School spend time outside the Walworth County Government Center planting flowers donated by Colleen O’Neill of Little Miss Sweet Pea’s. Above; Samantha Nova Pena and Taylor Stephens gently handle a flower prior to planting it. See more photos in the June 13 Elkhorn Independent. (Dave Dresdow […]
Man charged with taking money for project
An initial appearance is scheduled for June 17 for an Illinois man charged with taking money from a Bloomfield contractor for materials but failing to provide the supplies. John M. Krisky Jr., 49, of Spring Grove, Illinois, was charged May 23 in Walworth County Circuit Court with theft in a […]
Big splash of color
At Fontana Elementary School’s Color Run at Duck Pond Recreation Area May 31, participants open and toss color dust packets for a big blast to finish the annual event, sponsored by the Fontana Parent Teacher organization. (Vicky Wedig photo)
‘A good doctor, but a better human being’
Scott Beatse cared, listened and had a calming presence By Chris Bennett Correspondent Katie Biermann enjoyed a compelling and interesting relationship with Dr. Scott Beatse. Beatse delivered Biermann’s 10-year-old daughter, and she later worked with Beatse for two years in birth and delivery at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn. […]
They did it
After the presentation of the Class of 2019 on the football field at Badger High School, classmates and friends Cole Goff (front), Eric Castro (back from left), Kale Rodgers and Christian Schulz are among those celebrating. Iris Bloede and Lake McGreevy served as class speakers while others who took the […]
