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Elkhorn

Man shot by Walworth County deputy

Suspect dies at scene following vehicle pursuit A pursuit that began in Waukesha County last night came to an end in Elkhorn when a man was shot by a Walworth County deputy and died at the scene, according to officials. The suspect vehicle had been called in as driving recklessly […]

East Troy

This week in the East Troy News…

The East Troy Village Board discussed plans to turn the old East Troy Lake area into a community park at Monday night’s board meeting. Also in this week’s edition, Holiday Help of East Troy kicks off its annual donation drive to help local families. In sports, the East Troy High […]

East Troy area

On the medal stand

Lindow, Rice medal at state third straight year By Dan Truttschel Correspondent Coming home from Madison with hardware has been a regular occurrence for the East Troy senior girls tennis doubles duo of Mackenzie Lindow and Erin Rice the previous two seasons. Make that three. For the third straight year, […]

Lake Geneva Badger

Running free

      The Lake Geneva Badger cross country team enjoys a successful Southern Lakes Conference meet Oct. 13 at the Burlington High School Forest in Salem. The girls just missed out on a title, taking second place by a few points, while the boys finished third. The Badgers will run at […]

Elkhorn area

Championship smiles!

      The Elkhorn boys pose triumphantly on their home turf after defeating Delavan-Darien, 5-0, in the Southern Lakes Conference tournament championship. See complete Elks sports coverage in the Oct. 18 Independent. (Rick Benavides photo)

Walworth Big Foot

Fighting ‘til the end

      In the Chiefs final game of the season Oct. 12, quarterback Logan Eischeid escapes a tackle. Despite falling 21-15 to Edgerton, Big Foot gave the Tide a run but wasn’t able to overcome two second-half touchdowns. See more Big Foot sports in the Oct. 19 Times/Reporter. (Peter Mischka photo)

Walworth-Fontana area

150 years for Heyer

      Heyer True Value Hardware, Walworth, which has been family-owned since 1868, celebrates its 150th anniversary Oct. 6-7. Commemorating the anniversary are, from the left, (front row) Spencer Majerus, sixth generation; Fred Koenig, Reineman’s, Burlington; John Hartmann, True Value president and CEO; Shirley Heyer, fourth generation owner; Mary Heyer, fifth […]

News

Gateway to host fire, EMS recruitment event

The Gateway Technical College Fire Program is partnering with fire departments throughout Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth counties to recruit new firefighters and emergency medical technicians. Gateway will host a recruitment event on Saturday, Oct. 20, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the HERO Center, 380 McCanna Parkway, Burlington. Participants […]