PLTW program allows kids to apply knowledge learned By Cathy Kozlowicz Correspondent West Side Elementary School students Rylie Paterson, Tristian Chapman and River Speciale recently used real eggs in the cars they assembled to answer a series of questions: How do seatbelts and airbags absorb energy, where does the energy […]
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Whitewater races feature intrigue heading into April election
Here is a rundown of the candidates who will be on the April 2 ballot for the spring election in the Whitewater area: City of Whitewater Four seats are on the ballot for Whitewater City Council in April. Three incumbents are running for re-election but are unopposed: Carol McCormick in […]
Carollo’s bucket gives Whippets thrilling victory
By Daniel Schoettler Sports Correspodent Sophomore Kacie Carollo came up big when it mattered most as she helped end the Whippets’ three-game losing streak. Carollo hit a game-winning basket with 4.7 seconds remaining to help beat Fort Atkinson, 39-38, on Monday. “I was lucky to make the shot because I […]
Logan Eischeid third BFHS player to reach 1,000 points
By Dan Truttschel Correspondent Logan Eischeid highlighted Big Foot’s first game last week, a 66-63 RVC win Jan. 3 over visiting Edgerton, when he became the program’s third 1,000-point scorer. The historic basket came on a back-door cut by Eischeid, who gathered himself and was able to finish at the […]
Badger wrestlers place 14th at Mid-States Classic
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Lake Geneva Badger wrestling team finished 14th out of 42 teams competing at the Mid-States Classic wrestling tournament held at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater on Dec. 28 and 29. The Badgers did lose one of their team captains because of an injury. Jake Stritesky, […]
Elkhorn swimmers win Relays
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent The Elkhorn Area High School boys swim team finished first or second in each event and won the Connor Bourke Relays Jan. 5 at Fort Atkinson High School. The Elks beat three other teams Jan. 3 in a four-team Southern Lakes Conference meet at Elkhorn. […]
Comets fall to Elks
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan-Darien Comets knew they had a tough task ahead of them on Jan. 3 and the Elks didn’t disappoint in an 80-38 win over the Comets in Delavan. “Elkhorn is a good team,” Coach Chris Hembrook said. “They are very deep and it showed […]
Home sales solid, prices rising
November sales kept pace with prior year despite inventory crunch The Wisconsin Realtors Association’s latest market analysis shows that the shortage of single-family homes for sale in Wisconsin continued to put upward pressure on prices in November. But the number of homes sold was nearly identical with solid sales in […]
Tuned up for the holiday
Various bands at Elkhorn Area High School took the stage in the annual Holiday Concert Dec. 20 in the James A. Wehner Auditorium. The students, under the direction of Sarah Wuttke, entertained guests with numerous Christmas and holiday selections, including familiar favorites as well as some new pieces. (Dave […]
City hires new recreation director
Council approves easement, renews contract with ICI By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn has hired Karl Sorvick as its new director of parks and recreation. The position has been vacant since former Parks and Recreation Director Wendy Meyer left in September after nearly six years. Sorvick’s hiring was […]
