Demco closes out high school career with 18th place at state By Dan Truttschel Sports correspondent Big Foot senior Alexandria (Zanzie) Demco ended her high school cross country career in the same place she closed out her freshman season – on the state’s biggest stage. And in between then and […]
Author: Heather Ruenz
Big Foot senior back at state swim meet
Gillingham said goal is to have fun, record best time to end high school career By Dan Truttschel Sports correspondent Competing at the state level is something that Big Foot senior Grace Gillingham has become accustomed to in her four years with the Chiefs. And this weekend, she gets […]
New Beginnings name of domestic abuse shelter
By Heather Ruenz SLN staff There were more than 110 entries submitted in a contest to name the future Walworth County domestic violence shelter, according to Heidi Lloyd, executive director at the Association for the Prevention of Family Violence. After narrowing it down to four finalists, Lloyd said the board […]
Fuel Plaza coming to Town of LaFayette
At highways 11 and 43, it will have trucker amenities, Burger King Bachmann Construction, Madison, broke ground Oct. 24 to signify the start of the LaFayette Fuel Plaza, which will include an extensive fuel station, amenities for truckers and a Burger King at the northeast corner of highways 43 and […]
Elkhorn Area High School to honor veterans with breakfast
Elkhorn Area High School encourages veterans and their family members to be honored at a Veterans Day breakfast event Thursday, Nov. 9. Veterans will be given special treatment including: parking reserved in front of the school, a greeting in the lobby by student volunteers, and the breakfast program beginning at […]
Historical Society to host Veterans Day program
Honoring the sacrifices of those who served in the Armed Forces of the United States from Walworth County is the goal for the fourth annual Veterans Day program hosted by the Walworth County Historical Society, according to organizers. It will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 11 at Heritage Hall, […]
Sweet treats (and smiles)
At Elkhorn’s Scare on the Square event Oct. 28, which was moved to Jackson Elementary School because of weather, Harper and Bella Kelnhofer show off their sweet costumes. (Dave Dresdow photo)
City of Elkhorn reviewing options for public works facility
Councilmembers opt in favor of requesting additional proposals By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent City of Elkhorn councilmembers opted in favor of sending the new Department of Public Works facility out for additional proposals after reviewing three options from Barrientos Design and Consulting at its Oct. 23 Committee of the Whole meeting. […]
Elkhorn Penguins to host swim fundraiser
The Elkhorn Penguin Swim Team (above, photo courtesy of Erin Hansen) will host a swim fundraiser from noon to 8 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 12 at Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark at Grand Geneva, 7020 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva. The event is open to the public and costs $15 per […]
Stir It Up to feature food, raffles and music
Today’s event supports several area causes, groups By Heather Ruenz SLN staff Stir It Up, an annual charitable fundraising event that began three years ago, aims to provide a creative way for the greater community to support several area causes. This year’s event, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. […]
