By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT Compared to its peers across the U.S., the sprouting Whitewater Grocery Co. holds the distinction of being the fastest growing, according to a local entrepreneur who helms the cooperative’s board of directors. Lacey Reichwald, board president, recently discussed the series of behind-the-scenes maneuvers that are taking […]
Month: April 2018
Volunteer fair to take place in Elkhorn
A volunteer fair will take place from 2:30 to 6 p.m., April 18 at Elkhorn Area High School during National Volunteer Week from April 15 to 22. The fair will feature more than 20 agencies including United Way, SMILES, Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Dementia Friendly Community Initiative, Ice Age Trail […]
Big Foot golf team to focus on individual play
‘Effort still matters in a tough situation’ coach says By Dan Truttschel Sports correspondent Low numbers are the main concern this spring for longtime Big Foot boys golf coach Bob Sullivan. But the situation didn’t catch him entirely off guard. Big Foot enters the season with just five players in […]
Walworth-Big Foot historical society to host program
Deadline to make a reservation is April 16 The Historical Society of Walworth and Big Foot Prairie will hold a Buffet Dinner and Train Program on Thursday, April 26 at the Starline Factory, 306 West Front St., Harvard, Ill. The program is about The History of Area Railroads and Chicago, […]
Kraayvanger scores game-winner after missing 2017
By Troy Sparks SLN CORRESPONDENT It took the Whitewater girls soccer team until near the end of regulation to score against visiting Evansville last week in a Rock Valley Conference match. The goal came as junior Carmen Kraayvanger was fouled in the goal box. She was successful on the penalty […]
Work on Highway 67 near Elkhorn to begin Monday
Beginning Monday, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is scheduled to start a road improvement project along Highway 67 between Highway 50 and the City of Elkhorn. The DOT is partnering with the city to expand Highway 67 (South Lincoln Street) within the city limits for an incoming development. It features […]
Historical Society’s season starts Sunday
The Walworth County Historical Society began its season last month and will offer programs through December. Programs will be presented at a new time – 3 p.m. –this season in an attempt to accommodate more people’s schedules. At 1 p.m. April 15, the Historical Society will host a special memorial […]
BFWB boys tennis team has high expectations
By Dan Truttschel Sports correspondent The expectations are high for the Big Foot-Williams Bay boys tennis team in 2018. And now it’s up to the Chiefs to turn those hopes into reality as the season begins to unfold. Big Foot must replace six seniors from last year’s squad, but returns […]
Elkhorn tennis welcomes new coach, and a new court
By Chris Bennett Correspondent The Elkhorn Area High School boys tennis team might consider changing its name to “The Road Warriors.” The reason, according to Elkhorn Athletic Director Dan Kiel, is to wait until warmer weather comes before sealcoating its new tennis courts. The new high school tennis courts were […]
Harms calls it a career
State, regional championships part of 18-year tenure By Troy Sparks Correspondent Judy Harms has been known for taking passion to the basketball court as the Whitewater Unified High School girls basketball coach, and she has overseen growth, development and maturity of young women on the Whippets’ court. Harms is stepping […]
