Ingalls-Koeppen American Legion Post 102 awarded James McAvoy (center) of Undercover Canvas the American Legion Citation for Meritorious Service for his support of American Legion activities and his work with the Big Foot Lions Organization. Presenting the award to McAvoy are Peter Kahl (left) and Mike Long. (Submitted photo)
Author: Heather Ruenz
Elkhorn teen accepted into West Point
By Jennifer Eisenbart Correspondent All his life, Catholic Central High School student and Elkhorn native Jack Czerwinski knew he wanted to serve in the United States armed forces. “I’d always wanted to follow in my father’s footsteps and join the Army,” he explained. Now, at the end of high school, […]
Experience across the board for Big Foot-Williams Bay boys tennis
By Dan Truttschel Sports correspondent A quick look at the Big Foot-Williams Bay boys tennis roster shows plenty of experience coming back this spring. But that’s not the only place where the Chiefs have some veterans – they have a coach who is feeling much more comfortable himself. And that’s […]
Weather spotter class April 19 in Sharon
Statewide tornado drills planned for April 20 Walworth County Sheriff Kurt Picknell and Emergency Management Director Lt. John Ennis recently announced the Weather Spotter courses for Walworth County, including an event in Sharon on April 19. Each year in preparation for the “storm season” the National Weather Service and Wisconsin […]
Deer council to hold final spring meeting
The public has a final opportunity to provide comments on antlerless deer harvest quota, permit level and season structure recommendations for Walworth County. The council will hold its final spring meeting at 7 p.m. on April 20, at the Peoples Bank of Elkhorn, 837 N. Wisconsin St., and listen to […]
Lady Chiefs set to host Whitewater Tuesday
By Dan Truttschel Sports correspondent The young Big Foot High School softball team gave a top-10 team in the state all it wanted last Tuesday night. But in the end, the Chiefs couldn’t find a solution to Beloit Turner junior pitcher Kalyn Packard. “I thought we competed in the field […]
His legacy lives on
Six years after his death, man’s genuineness continues to shine By Heather Ruenz SLN staff Six years ago, Nick Van Dyke was killed while working on a vehicle at Lockhart’s Service in Lauderdale Lakes, north of Elkhorn. He was 28 years old and loved being an auto mechanic, his mom, Mary, […]
Fair entrance relocation added to traffic study in Elkhorn
Council votes to include Market Street entrance By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted in favor of expanding the scope of a traffic impact analysis on the East Market Street extension to include a new, relocated entrance for the Walworth County Fairgrounds at its meeting Monday […]
Bunny hug
Kingstin Mackey, 11 mos., of Delavan, runs to the Easter bunny at the egg hunt at the Lions Field House in Williams Bay April 8. (Vicky Wedig photo)
Egg huntin’ fun
At last Saturday’s Easter egg hunt at Elkhorn Area High School, sponsored by the FFA, Dave Kruse (left of center) smiles after giving one group of kids the go-ahead to gather plastic eggs on the front lawn of the high school. (Heather Ruenz photo)
