Bids come in at around $138,000 and up including two alternates By Kellen Olshefski Editor Bids are in for proposed improvements to Elkhorn’s Tasch Park and while three of the four are higher than estimated, one came in more than $1,000 lower. City Engineer Paul Vanhenkelum said Nov. 23 while […]
Month: November 2015
Palmyra bank to merge with First Citizens
Palmyra State Bank recently announced it has agreed to merge with First Citizens State Bank in Whitewater. With a more than 30-year affiliation with First Citizens, Palmyra State Bank President Mike Mikkelsen along with the Board of Directors made the announcement and said the bank will become First Citizens State […]
Girls open season with pair of wins
By Dan Truttschel Correspondent It’s only two games – and both against inferior opponents – but it’s safe to say the East Troy High School girls basketball team is off to a good start. East Troy opened the 2015-16 season Nov. 17 with a dominating 70-13 win over visiting Bradley […]
Boys face tough schedule
Team travels to Stevens Point Saturday to face defending state champs By Dan Truttschel Correspondent The last time the East Troy High School boys basketball team was together, the Trojans fell just one point short of advancing to the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Division 3 state title game. And while […]
Inexperienced bunch searching for consistency
By Chris Bennett Correspondent A lot of wild cards come into play concerning the 2015-16 Elkhorn Area High School boys basketball team. The Elks are a long and athletic bunch that hopes to play quicker than last year, according to second-year coach Josh Skatrud, but might struggle to make open […]
Progress made despite losses
By Chris Bennett Correspondent The Elkhorn Area High School girls basketball team is playing well in the season’s early going, even if the team has yet to win a game. The Elks lost 63-36 Nov. 20 in a non-conference game at Whitnall and dropped their season opener 57-35 Nov. 17 […]
City gets refund for fireworks
Bartolotta offers $2,000 refund on 2015 fireworks By Kellen Olshefski Editor The City of Elkhorn Municipal Finance and Judicial committee learned Monday night that what was initially perceived as a future discount on future displays by Bartolotta Fireworks Co. was actually intended to be a $2,000 refund on this past […]
Chiefs pummel Parkview
Girls to face team Tuesday that knocked them out of regional semifinals By Dan Truttschel Correspondent When it comes to the Big Foot High School girls basketball team, the recipe for success isn’t any secret. Speed. The Chiefs rely on their speed, especially on defense, to make life miserable for […]
Coach looks to build boys team
Majority of team young, coach looking to improve By Dan Truttschel Correspondent The learning continues for the Big Foot boys basketball team. Big Foot enters 2015-16 after it went 5-19 a year ago, and with a young roster that features just three seniors, there are sure to be a few […]
Committees look into Theatre Road
Speed limits, crosswalks and sidewalks among residents’ concerns By Kellen Olshefski Editor Residents of Williams Bay were given an opportunity to speak out on sidewalks and the speed limit on Theatre Road Nov. 19 during a public hearing held by the Village of Williams Bay Streets and Highways and Protective […]
