Police hope to wrap up investigation in “not-too-distant” future By Kellen Olshefski Editor The City of Elkhorn Police Department is continuing its investigation into the Oct. 10 murder, suicide that left two men dead in an Elkhorn apartment. City of Elkhorn Police Chief Joel Christensen said Monday at this point […]
Month: October 2015
Library garden nearly finished
Ceremony set for Veteran’s Day to dedicate memorial garden Walworth Memorial Library’s newest addition, a memorial garden on the west side of the building thanks to an award from Lowe’s, is now nearing completion. According to a press release from the library, the purpose of the garden is to provide […]
Thrills and chills
Savannah Miller (front) and Summer Warford, both of Elkhorn, get up close and friendly with a few of the creepy crawlers in the Nature Center and Camp Timber-lee Saturday night during the Community Pumpkin Walk. The annual pumpkin walk included a bonfire, pumpkin-lit trail, open Nature Center, hayride and refreshments. […]
Helping out the kids
Doubek teachers receive gift cards from Walmart Teacher Rewards program By Tracy Ouellette Editor Walmart awarded 22 teachers from Doubek Elementary with $50 reward cards Oct. 1 to purchase classroom supplies that will help students start the school year off right as part of the company’s Teacher Rewards program. “It […]
Building up STEAM
Expo to focus on science, technology, engineering, art and math East Troy High School, 3128 Graydon Ave., will host the STEAM Expo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24. The event will be comprised of exhibits, demonstrations, activities and workshops combining areas of science, technology, engineering, art […]
Badger ruins Waterford’s perfect season
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Badger High School football team won a share of the Southern Lakes Conference championship by defeating previously unbeaten and ranked No. 8 in Division 2, Waterford, 14-7 at home last week. Badger and Waterford both finished the regular season 6-1 in conference play. Wilmot […]
Volleyball beats Badger
Comets finish fourth in SLC tournament By Kevin Cunningham Correspondent Oct. 13 was senior night for the Delavan-Darien High School volleyball team, and the Comets’ made the most of it, beating Badger High School 3-2. Scores were 13-25, 25-14, 22-25, 25-13 and 15-8. Jaida Speth led the team in kills […]
Soccer retains perfect record with win over Whitewater
Defending state champs enter regionals 21-0 By Kevin Cunningham Correspondent The pursuit of perfection was complete – at least for the regular season – when the Delavan-Darien High School boys soccer team defeated Whitewater 4-1 on Oct. 15, giving the team a 21-0 record heading into regional play. The defending […]
Comets rebound from 27-point deficit to clinch spot in playoffs
Underdog turns game around in fourth quarter, wins in double overtime By Kevin Cunningham Correspondent It’s one thing to start a game slow then to figure things out and gain momentum to capture a comeback victory. It’s another when a team is trailing 33-6 in the fourth quarter of a […]
Whippets close out season with win
By Kevin Cunningham Sports Correspondent The 2015 season came to a close Friday night, as the Whitewater Whippets’ football team made the most of it, defeating the Palmyra-Eagle Panthers, 28-6, on the road. The Whippets finish the season with a 2-7 record under first-year head coach, Tom Grosinske. “The game […]
