By Chris Bennett Correspondent The stated goal for the Elkhorn Area High School football team as it embarks on 2016 is to finish in the top half of the Southern Lakes Conference and advance to the WIAA Division 3 playoffs. The Elks slipped last season after winning a share of […]
Month: August 2016
Lady Elks shooting for next level on links
By Chris Bennett Correspondent The Elkhorn Area High School girls golf team hopes for a middle-of-the pack finish in the Southern Lakes Conference this season. Before criticizing the Elks for a lack of desire and competitive fortitude, realize that the program went winless last season in SLC dual meet competition, […]
Helping those in need
HOPE NOW partners with Elkhorn fund to assist those in emergency financial situations By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff With the help of the Elkhorn Fund, HOPE NOW, Inc., has been able to help about 30 households in their time of need over the past three years. HOPE NOW Inc., helps […]
Chiefs set sights on conference title
Fairly young team to adjust from week to week, rely on strong leadership By Dan Truttschel Correspondent There haven’t been too many instances in recent history that didn’t find the Big Foot football team right in the thick of the Rock Valley Conference race. And if all falls into place, […]
It’s back to school time
BBB reminds families to shop smart Getting ready to go back to school? Families are expected to spend more this summer than last year on school supplies. The average family with children in kindergarten through 12th grade will spend $673.57 on apparel, shoes, electronics and supplies according to the National […]
Lightning strike leaves residents without elevator
More than two weeks later, system scheduled to be repaired By Vicky Wedig editor Residents in the Westshire Farms at the Lake retirement community had no functioning elevator since July 21, leaving those without the ability to traverse stairs essentially trapped in their apartments. “They can’t get out,” said Nancy […]
Sweet, sweet fun
Quinn Burrough, 4, from Williams Bay, takes some time to kick back and enjoy an ear of sweet corn at the annual Williams Bay Lions Club Corn and Brat Festival last weekend. The event was held Friday through Sunday in Williams Bay’s Edgewater Park and featured corn, brats, beer, a […]
Whippets to build on momentum from last year
By Kevin Cunningham Sports Correspondent With any first-year head coach, teams have an adjusting period. For Whitewater High School’s football team, the 2015 season resulted in a 2-7 record under Tom Grosinske. Grosinske, in his inaugural year with the Whippets, started off 0-2 before getting his first win as the […]
City well poised for grocery, study reveals
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Citing future population growth, minimal competition and a variety of scenarios worthy of consideration, an outside marketing consultant has concluded Whitewater could be well poised for a new standalone grocery store in the future. Early this year, the Whitewater Community Development Authority (CDA) commissioned a study […]
Waiting for a breeze
A committee boat for the Inland Lake Yachting Association waits for enough wind to start the race to set up starting marks for the second day of the ILYA championship regatta, while the C class fleet waits in the background to jockey for starting positions. C Class and E class […]
