– Read how schools in the district did on state report cards – Photos from Elkhorn Area High School’s holiday choir concert – Coverage of the Elkhorn Fund’s grant to the Kettle Moraine Land Trust – Along with opinion, court coverage, what’s going on at the library, lunch menus and […]
Author: Heather Ruenz
County offering StrongWomen program
The University of Wisconsin-Extension of Walworth County will offer the Strong Women program Monday, Jan. 8 and Wednesday, Jan. 10 at a cost of $25 to $30. The premise of the program is that older woman can ensure they’re able to continue doing the activities they love if they take […]
Lady Chiefs defeat Whippets in close game
By Dan Truttschel Sports correspondent The Big Foot girls basketball team faced a nearly identical end-of-game situation in two recent outings. And the Chiefs were just seconds away from a sweep. Coming on the heels of a 54-52 Rock Valley Conference victory at Whitewater on Dec. 21, the Chiefs traveled […]
Williams Bay man charged with embezzling from Waterfront
By Vicky Wedig SLN staff An initial appearance is scheduled for Jan. 11 for a Williams Bay man charged with embezzling money from the Waterfront Restaurant in the Town of Delavan while working as the restaurant’s general manager. Rick A. Johnson, 42, was charged Dec. 7 in Walworth County Circuit […]
Man charged with robbing Sharon store
A warrant was issued Dec. 12 for the arrest of an Illinois man charged with robbing the Sharon Super Mart at gunpoint. Juan M. Alonzo, 23, of Harvard, Ill., was charged Dec. 11 in Walworth County Circuit Court with armed robbery as a party to a crime. According to the […]
Chiefs showing improvement on court
By Dan Truttschel Sports correspondent The final score of the Big Foot boys basketball team’s recent home game with McFarland shows a 25-point loss to the Spartans. But from where first-year coach Jeff Fenrick sat, there were some positives to learn from. McFarland pulled away in the second half with […]
Christmas with (old and new) friends
Guests are treated to the Christmas Day Community Meal, held at the Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce where they received a “Stocking of Warmth,” which contained gifts and a scarf. The holiday decorations add to the ambience of the event, made possible through donations from individuals, businesses and organizations, and […]
Elkhorn swimmers topple Badger
By Chris Bennett Sports correspondent The Elks won nine of 11 events and beat Badger Co-op 109-61 Dec. 19 in a Southern Lakes Conference boys high school swimming dual meet at Badger High School in Lake Geneva. The Elks competed Dec. 20 in a non-conference dual meet at Boylan High […]
Enz looking forward to North Dakota State
By Dan Truttschel Sports correspondent A knee injury halted the stellar Big Foot football career of standout Jackson Enz before it could reach its natural conclusion. But that setback certainly isn’t stopping Enz from writing the next chapter of his journey. And that means a trip to one of the […]
Artists exhibit work at Bragi in Williams Bay
Three Geneva Lake Arts Foundation artists – Jeanne Hannula, Sharon Larson and Sarah McConnell – will be exhibiting their original artwork for sale at Bragi Coffee House and Wine Bar during the month of January. Bragi is in a new location at 107 N. Walworth Ave. in Williams Bay. A […]
