SHARON R. BARCHUS-HAINES

SHARON R. BARCHUS-HAINES

Sharon R. Barchus-Haines, 92, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Aurora Zilber Family Hospice. Born in Milwaukee on Sept. 27, 1933, Sharon was the daughter of Earl and Ruth (nee Schneider) Netzband. Her early life was spent in Milwaukee and Madison. She...
ERIC JAMES RIETZ

ERIC JAMES RIETZ

Eric James Rietz, of East Troy, passed away on April 28, 2026, after a courageous battle with ALS. He was 59 years old. Eric was born on Jan. 14, 1967, in Owatonna, Minnesota, to Larry and Priscilla Rietz. He was raised in Owatonna alongside his brothers, Joel and...
Giving Back

Giving Back

(Elkhorn Independent, May 7, 2026) Elkhorn Area High School students participated in the annual Great Give Back service event May 2. (Photo courtesy Avante Productions)
Gala coming up

Gala coming up

(Whitewater Register, May 7, 2026) The Studio 84 gala “I Heart Art” is coming up May 16, celebrating the inclusive art studio. (Heather Ruenz photo)
Celebrating Cinco

Celebrating Cinco

(Delavan Enterprise, May 7, 2026) The City of Delavan’s Phoenix Park played host to Cinco de Mayo Fest over the weekend. (Jennifer Eisenbart photo)