Author: Heather Ruenz

Elkhorn area

Elks wallop Wolverines on road

By Chris Bennett Sports correspondent Elkhorn built a comfortable lead in the first half and beat the Wolverines 52-35 Jan. 26 in a Southern Lakes Conference boys high school basketball game at Waterford. “It was a nice bounce back after a tough three-game losing streak,” Elks coach Josh Skatrud said […]

Elkhorn

In this week’s Independent…

The Feb. 1 issue of the Elkhorn Independent includes the following coverage: • The city’s Legislative and Regulatory Committee recommends removal of a 30-day deadline for Temporary Class B alcohol permits; • Community members party like the old times at the Elkhorn Rotary’s ‘Eat, Drink & Shenanigans’ event • Elkhorn’s […]

Elkhorn

4-H to have shooting sports orientation

A project orientation for all young people from 5-year-old kindergarten through 13-year-olds who are interested in 4-H shooting sports projects will take place at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 6 at Elkhorn Area Middle School. 4-H shooting sports projects are wildlife, rifle, shotgun, archery, muzzle loading-traditional and sportsman, or pistol. Instructors from […]

Walworth-Fontana area

Wintertime fun

At Walworth Grade School’s Winterfest event Jan. 19 Aedin Wadlund, after getting his face painted, plays a game while his mom, Aili Wadlund, watches. The event was sponsored by the Walworth Parents Club to raise money for programs, field trips and other items. See more photos in the Jan. 26 […]

Elkhorn

On the run

More than 150 kids showed up to blow off steam at a dodgeball event at Elkhorn Area Middle School Jan. 13. The three-hour fundraiser for the Elkhorn Lacrosse Club was open to kids in Kindergarten through eighth grade. For more information about the club, visit elkhornlacrosse.com. (Heather Ruenz photo)

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Dancing on the square

Members of the Sparrow Dance group get people moving at Winterfest at Veterans Park on the square in Elkhorn Jan. 20. The free event, sponsored by Thrivent Financial, also featured a variety of games and activities, a hot cocoa bar and representatives from the International Little Artists Foundation. For more […]

Walworth-Fontana area

Marching for women

Participants in the Jan. 20 Women’s March stand along the square in Walworth holding signs. The march, organized by the Democratic Party of Walworth County, was held in conjunction with marches throughout the country. See more photos in the Jan. 26 Times/Reporter. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)