By Dan Truttschel Sports correspondent The victories didn’t come easy for the Big Foot boys basketball team this season, but the foundation has been set for continued improvement. Now the work begins. Big Foot closed its season last week with an 89-54 loss to Lake Mills in a Division 3 […]
Author: Heather Ruenz
Elkhorn’s Harris Park to get concession stand
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted unanimously in favor March 5 of approving the construction of a press box and concession stand at the Harris Park baseball fields. The approval was contingent on the City of Elkhorn Planning Commission approving the project at its meeting […]
Former tenant says issues not taken care of
Property management representative disputes some claims By Heather Ruenz SLN staff Unsafe and potential health concerns in his apartment in Sharon led William Schultz Jr. to contact those he thought would address the issues, but they weren’t taken care of. After striking out with the local manager, Schultz said he […]
Elkhorn man gets 15 years in overdose death
By Vicky Wedig SLN staff A Janesville man was sentenced Jan. 10 to 15 years in prison for the Jan. 6, 2017, overdose death of Mathew Brown in Elkhorn. Jason A. Wedell, 35, was convicted of supplying the heroin that caused Brown’s death. As part of a plea deal, Wedell […]
In this week’s Times/Reporter…
The March 9 Times/Reporter includes coverage of the following: • A former tenant of an apartment complex in Sharon shares his story about unsafe and potential health concerns – including the living room window being unstable and moldy. He said he contacted local management as well as the regional property […]
In this week’s Independent…
Highlights of what’s covered in the March 8 Elkhorn Independent include: • A local man gets 15 years for his role in the January 2017 death of a man who had overdosed in the parking lot at a company in Elkhorn • See photos of Cub Scout Pack 225’s annual […]
Elks can’t weather second-half storm, fall in basketball sectional semifinal
Tale of 2 halves ends Elkhorn’s historic run By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] And Tim Wester Sports Correspondent “MVP, MVP, MVP…” That’s the kind of reaction and ovation usually reserved for the star of the night, but sometimes it can be for the unsung hero. Westosha Central senior Joey Gilliland fit […]
WBHS Drama Club bringing laughs to stage
By Penny Gruetzmacher Correspondent The Williams Bay High School Drama Club will present The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon, moving away from the school’s traditionally performed drama to a fast-paced, rollicking comedy. Two narrators and numerous actors and actresses attempt to combine all 209 Brothers Grimm fairy tales into a 110-minute performance. […]
Former Elk earns academic, athletic honors
Jon Stopple named to regional, state and All-America teams Jon Stopple, of Elkhorn, has earned a wealth of accolades for his academic ability as well as his prowess on the soccer field as a student at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Among the honors, Stopple, a midfielder, was selected third team […]
On a date
Michael and Donna Brooke, of Sharon, support the Sharon Fire and Rescue Department at the annual Fighting Forty Association’s Breakfast at the Firehouse Feb. 26. Donna said the firehouse “is the heart of the community.” The event also featured a bake sale and silent auction. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)
