American consumers are now seeing relief at the pump as retail prices more closely reflect the long-anticipated autumn decline that comes with winter blend gasoline, flat demand and stronger supply levels. But nowhere in the country are the price decreases more pronounced than in the Great Lakes region. “The biggest […]
Month: October 2012
Man allegedly stole items from vacant home
By Vicky Wedig Staff Writer A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Oct. 19 for an East Troy man charged with stealing more than $2,500 worth of items from a vacant Town of Troy home. Joshua A. Osborne, 20, was charged Oct. 4 in Walworth County Circuit Court with burglary of […]
WHS musicians compete among state’s best
By Tom Ganser Correspondent The Whitewater High School Marching Band competed in the State Marching Band Championships Oct. 13 at UW-Whitewater in Class A for the 28th consecutive year the championship competitions have been held. Due to inclement weather, the competition was held in the Kachel Fieldhouse rather than in […]
Big Foot officials tout program aimed toward ‘at-risk’ students
By Bob Peryea Correspondent Big Foot High School is using a computer program to monitor potentially at-risk freshmen and helping them get back on track. Principal Mike Hinske told the School Board Monday night about the preliminary results from the computer program which was given to the district at […]
Chiefs maintain winning record going into playoffs
By Dan Truttschel Correspondent With each passing week, the Big Football team has been building toward a postseason run. That time is here. Big Foot closed one chapter of 2012 last week with a 49-19 Rock Valley Conference win over visiting Palmyra-Eagle. The victory improved the Chiefs to 8-0 […]
Boo in the Bay returns Oct. 26
The Williams Bay Recreation Department is getting ready for the Boo in the Bay weekend, Oct. 26 and 27 at the Lions Fieldhouse, Highway 67 and Starck Street. The community event saw more than 600 participants last year. Friday, Oct. 26 will be the Spooky Walk & Monster Mash from […]
Despite loss, Big Foot girls show they are state material
By Dan Truttschel Correspondent In a season full of dominating performances, it was maybe a five-set loss that turned into a highlight for the Big Foot girls volleyball team. Even in defeat in the title match of Saturday’s Rock Valley Conference Tournament, the Chiefs showed they belonged with […]
Elks bring home soccer regional title again
By Chris Bennett Correspondent The Elkhorn Area High School soccer team is the champion of its WIAA Division 1 regional for the second consecutive season. Elkhorn (16-3-3) defeated Delavan-Darien 1-0 Oct. 11 at Elkhorn in the final of the WIAA Division 1 Elkhorn regional bracket. The victory allows the Elks […]
Elkhorn runners post strong times at SLC meet
By Chris Bennett Correspondent The Elkhorn Area High School boys and girls cross country teams each finished seventh Oct. 13 in the Southern Lakes Conference boys and girls cross country meet at The Wayne E. Dannehl National Cross Country Course on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside in Somers. […]
Elk swimmers end up third at Cougar Relays
By Laura Humphrey Correspondent Elkhorn’s girls swim team competed at Janesville Craig’s Cougar Relays October 13 where they finished third and seventh overall. “We had some great times for the day,” said coach Jamie Richardson. “The girls have been working hard and they really showed that they are tough competitors. […]
