The University of Wisconsin Varsity Band will return to Delavan-Darien High School for a performance at 1 p.m. March 2. The “sweater band,” directed by Michael Leckrone, will perform in the school’s east gym. The band made its first public performance at D-DHS in January 2013. Tickets for the event […]
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Public meeting set
Downtown East Gate Way project plans on agenda The City of Whitewater will hold a public meeting Jan. 16 to present the reconstruction of the Downtown East Gate Way, a project slated for 2014. On Thursday, Jan. 16, at the Cravath Lakefront Community Center, 341 S. Fremont St., the city […]
Residents might get chance to vote on special-interest funding
Referendum would oppose 2010 Supreme Court case By Vicky Wedig Editor The Delavan Common Council will decide Jan. 14 whether to put a referendum on the April 1 ballot that would give voters the opportunity to oppose Citizens United vs. the Federal Election Commission. Citizens United vs. the FEC is […]
Movin’ and Losin’
Fort HealthCare offers wellness program for families Fort HealthCare clinicians will offer a new session of Movin’ and Losin’, a family-based wellness program that targets weight, nutrition, and activity in both children and parents, beginning next week. The program builds on the strength of the family while encouraging families to […]
Lyric Opera to present ‘Music From the Heart’
The Lake Geneva Chapter of the Lyric Opera of Chicago will present “Music From the Heart” at noon Feb. 9 at Geneva National Golf Club, 1221 Geneva National Ave. South, Lake Geneva. This musical performance features soprano Kimberly Jones, mezzo-soprano Julie Ann Miller, tenor Cornelius Johnson and pianist Celeste Rue. […]
Township honors retiring officer
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Town of Delavan police officer Roger Clapper was honored with a brief ceremony and plaque presentation on Dec. 17. Clapper is retiring on Dec. 31 after serving the township for 35 years. Chief Phil Smith noted that the department is 100 years old so Clapper […]
Wages, pay scales for city workers adjusted
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Several Whitewater municipal workers will begin the new year with adjusted wages, following a review of salary grades and where positions fall within different categories. The Common Council on Dec. 17 voted in favor of a resolution that makes several tweaks to the existing salary grade […]
Show off your smile
Art contest to support kids in Haiti and Studio 84 A self-portrait art contest, “We Love Your Smile” is being held to benefit two organizations – the Friends of the Children of Haiti and Studio 84. Local Girl Scouts Morgan Radaj and Natalie LaBreche are the brains behind this event. […]
School district hires new staff members
By Adam Knoll Correspondent The Whitewater Area Unified School District Board has chosen Mark Maas to serve as Dean of Students at Whitewater Middle School for the remainder of the school year. Maas has been selected, effective Jan. 7, to serve a 108-day limited term. “Our intent is to evaluate […]
County coroner remembered as a quiet man, great listener
John Griebel passes after 53 years of service to Walworth County By Kellen Olshefski Editor Family, friends and community members are grieving the loss of Walworth County’s long-time coroner, John T. Griebel, after his passing Dec. 20. Griebel was elected as the county’s coroner in 1960 and held the part-time position […]
