It’s an annual event at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in Walworth By Penny Gruetzmacher Correspondent Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in Walworth held its Annual Chili Dinner March 10, an event that featured chili, silent auction items from community members, organizations and businesses, and plenty of young volunteers on-hand to help […]
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Arrows of light
At Elkhorn Cub Scout Pack 225 held their Blue & Gold banquet, March 3 at West Side Elementary School, WEBELOS II Scouts (top photo, from the left in front) Dominic Brandt, Weston Holmes, Isaac Redford, Jameson Rush and Nick Trombley pose for pictures with Elkhorn Boy Scout Troop 243 after […]
Sprouting ideas of wonder while learning
‘Little Sprouts’ program in Walworth welcomed young kids, their parents By Penny Gruetzmacher Correspondent Walworth Elementary School recently offered a new program, “Little Sprouts” for young children and their parents. The four-week event was an opportunity to be creative and try new things while learning in the process. “Little Sprouts” […]
Elkhorn Council approves fireworks display
Annual show will cost an extra $500 this year By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent At its March 19 meeting, the City of Elkhorn Common Council voted unanimously in favor of approving spending an extra five percent on fireworks for the 2018 July 4 fireworks display. The approved fireworks display will cost […]
Saving some lives
Sydney Winn, 16, gives blood for the first time March 1 at Williams Bay High School with support from Alex Bliss. Winn said despite having needle phobia, donating was easier than she thought it would be. For more photos and a story about the event, including school’s plans to host […]
Striking smiles
VIP Services’ 10th Annual Bowl-a-thon Fundraiser, March 3 at Delavan Lanes, resulted in more than $16,000 being raised. Above: Rob Likes (from the left) Angi Havlik, Melissa Lee, Lindsey Duesterbeck and Julie Cotter keep things running. Right: Andy Smith, bowling on the lane sponsored by his long time employer Stinebrinks’ […]
New Big Foot softball coach ready to roll
Troy Hummel will bring ‘passion to the game’ AD says By Dan Truttschel Sports correspondent The timing worked out perfectly for longtime Walworth Grade School teacher and coach Troy Hummel to make the switch. And now he’s hopeful this spring is just the first step toward even bigger things. Hummel […]
Elks swimmers honored
The Elkhorn boys swim team recently honored its season, which included its first regional championship since 2009. (Front row, from left) Hunter Johnson, Lucas Koepke, Spencer Ingersoll, Danny Bush, Alex Johnson. (Back) Derek Gauger, Mark Ambrose, Logan Radlein, Jeffrey Meersman, Willy Pinnow and Brevin Kruse.
Sharon teen pleads not guilty to assaulting 4-year-old
A status conference was scheduled for March 21 for a Sharon teenager charged with sexually assaulting a 4-year-old girl for whom his mother babysat. Nicholas M. Trzebny, 16, is charged with two counts of first-degree sexual assault of a child under the age of 12. Each count carries a maximum […]
Barnyard Bargain Bonanza time
Barnyard Bargain Bonanza, an indoor flea market featuring numerous vendors offering trendy treasures, collectibles, handiwork, garage good and more, will be held 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, March 24 at the Walworth County Fairgrounds. The event offers free admission and parking and food is available for purchase. No early […]
