A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Jan. 12 for an Elkhorn man charged with having sex with a drunken woman at his home. Don Michael Hale Jr., 29, was charged Dec. 21 in Walworth County Circuit Court with second-degree sexual assault. According to the criminal complaint, several people were at […]
Sports & Other News
Village Board considers new attorney options
By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff The East Troy Village Board listened to presentations by three law firms interested in taking over the village’s municipal and prosecution legal needs at the Dec. 18 meeting. The village’s previous attorney, Linda Gray, submitted her verbal resignation on Oct. 12 and a written resignation […]
In this week’s Times…
Big Foot High School senior Jackson Enz shares his excitement about signing with North Dakota State University last week. Read a preview about a trio of local artists whose work will be on display, and for sale, at Bragi in Williams Bay during the month of January. In sports, read […]
On their toes
Toe to Toe Ballet School’s performance of “A Child’s Nutcracker” Dec. 17 featured appearances by some hometown “celebrities” including Elkhorn Area School District Superintendent, Jason Tadlock and Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce Director Chris Clapper (above.) A percentage of the proceeds will support Agape House, whose residents were special guests […]
Scouts bring ‘a little Christmas’ to local seniors
Scouts from Elkhorn Troop 243 and Cub Scout Pack 225 visited Sedgemeadow Senior Living Apartments in Elkhorn on Dec. 19 to spread holiday cheer. The scouts received a warm reception, according to troop leaders, and sang a variety of Christmas carols to residents for their final meeting of the year. […]
In this week’s Independent…
Read about the Walworth County Holiday Care Program which helps area families thanks to donations from individuals, businesses and organizations. See how members of a local Boy Scout troop and Cub Scout pack teamed up to spread some holiday cheer at area assisted living facilities. Also, see photos from: the […]
Seasonal sounds
At Big Foot High School’s Winter Music Department Concert Dec. 11, music director Neal Raskin introduces the Wind Ensemble. The concert also included performances by the Jazz Band and A Capella Choir. (Photo courtesy Grace Gillingham)
Wrestlers fall to Evansville
Trojans travel to Merrill Invite this week By Dan Truttschel Correspondent The East Troy High School wrestling team ran into a tough Rock Valley Conference opponent Dec. 14. And in the end, visiting Evansville just had too much firepower for the Trojans. The Blue Devils, who received honorable mention recognition […]
Helping out Santa
Locals fill in for the head elf during his busy time By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff The weeks from Thanksgiving to Christmas are the busiest time of year for Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves at the North Pole’s workshop, as most people know. Unfortunately for the Clauses, those very […]
Whippets looking to dig out of early hole
Boys basketball team still trying to find 2nd RVC win By Troy Sparks Correspondent The Whippets have tried to define themselves as a team after picking up two wins early on the season, one in the Rock Valley Conference and one in non-conference play. Whitewater started the season 1-0 after […]
