Author: Heather Ruenz

Walworth Big Foot

Let the playoffs begin

By Dan Truttschel Sports correspondent Bring on the second season. That’s the new goal for the Big Foot girls basketball team, which is set to begin WIAA Division 3 regional play tonight. The Chiefs, who drew the regional’s top seed, take a 17-5 overall record into a 7 p.m. semifinal […]

Elkhorn

In this week’s Independent…

Features in the Feb. 22 Elkhorn Independent include: • The city gets the ball rolling on moving to a full-time fire department, a process expected to take a couple of years with a tentative plan to move to referendum in 2020; • Elkhorn Area High School is hosting a series […]

Obituaries

PATRICIA HARDWICK

Patricia Hardwick, 75, of Elkhorn, passed away due to complications from an aneurysm in December 2017. Pat loved books, cats, gardening, word games, and public radio. She also enjoyed thrift shopping and exercise (or just socializing) at Four Lakes Athletic Club. Visiting with friends and family was her favorite pastime. […]

Elkhorn

Celebrating courage and determination

VIP Services honors clients, community partners By Heather Ruenz Staff writer The bitter cold didn’t stop nearly 200 people from gathering at Evergreen Golf Club on Feb. 1. There was a celebration to be had, that of VIP Services’ 33rd annual recognition dinner. The event is an opportunity for the […]

Walworth-Fontana area

In this week’s Times/Reporter…

Highlights of what’s in the Feb. 16 Times/Reporter include: • The new administrator/clerk-treasurer in the Village of Sharon brings new ideas to the table and has goals that include revitalizing the downtown while the former longtime clerk-treasurer shares her plans for retirement • A review of what’s on the ballot […]

Elkhorn

In this week’s Independent…

Below are highlights of what’s in the Feb. 15 Elkhorn Independent: • Army Pfc. Lloyd J. Lobdell, who was born in Elkhorn, died in World War II in 1942, and whose remains were identified last summer through DNA testing, is laid to rest at the National Cemetery of the Pacific […]

Walworth-Fontana area

Dancing the night away

Steve Henschel (from the left), Charley Henschel, 4, and her dad, Johnathan Henschel, all of Delavan, show off their smiles and dance moves at the 9th Annual Daddy/Daughter Dance at The Abbey Resort Feb. 2. The event was sponsored by Big Foot, Delavan and Elkhorn recreation departments. See more photos […]

Elkhorn

Night out

The country music band Bella Cain kicks off Rock the Barns series in the Activity Center at the Walworth County Fairgrounds in Elkhorn Feb. 1. Back In Black, an AC/DC tribute band performed Feb. 9; next up is Kashmir, a Led Zeppelin tribute band, Feb. 17. Tickets are $10 in […]