By Chris Bennett Sports correspondent Strong energy and winning attitude led to a tournament title for the Elkhorn Area High School girls volleyball team. The Elks won an invitational Sept. 16 at Mayville against four other schools – Mayville, Johnson Creek, Wautoma and Rio. The Elks played a Southern Lakes […]
Author: Heather Ruenz
Supporting the greater community
United Way of Walworth County lends a helping hand By Heather Ruenz SLN staff Many people have likely noticed United Way signs in their communities, which feature a thermometer to update the progress of fundraising efforts. Maybe some have even made a donation. What might not be as clear is […]
Lady Elks drop two on links
By Chris Bennett Sports correspondent The Elkhorn Area High School girls golf team played two of the tougher teams in the Southern Lakes Conference last week, and have the scars to prove it. The Elks lost 186-218 to Waterford at Rivermoor Golf Club, the Wolverines’ home course, on Sept. 5. […]
Neighborly support
A Sharon fire engine makes its way through Darien in the parade at the 56th annual Corn Fest event last weekend, themed “The Best Ears of Our Lives.” The three-day event featured kids’ activities, a carnival, tournaments, live music and free roasted sweet corn. (Dave Dresdow photo)
Special lesson
Students and staff gather outside Jackson Elementary School in Elkhorn on Patriot Day, last Monday, to say the Pledge of Allegiance and learn about Sept. 11, 2001. Ceremonies were again held throughout the nation in remembrance of those who lost their lives, and in honor of the heroes that emerged […]
Chiefs tennis team drops hard-fought decision to Trojans
Spikers edge Brodhead; kickers fall to East Troy By Dan Truttschel Sports correspondent Four matches in last Tuesday’s Rock Valley Conference girls tennis dual at East Troy ended in a tiebreaker. Big Foot won two of those – but it wasn’t quite enough. The Chiefs battled the Trojans right to […]
Elks topple Wilmot in five games
By Chris Bennett Sports correspondent The Elkhorn Area High School volleyball team beat Wilmot in five sets Sept. 7 in a Southern Lakes Conference dual meet at Elkhorn. The Elks played a SLC dual meet last Tuesday at Waterford, and played in an invitational Saturday at Mayville that included Johnson […]
Funding the future
Free clinic to have farm-to-table dinner By Tracy Ouellette SLN staff The Open Arms Free Clinic is hosting a farm-to-table dinner fundraiser from 4 to 10 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 24, at Boxed and Burlap, 2935 Highway 67, Delavan. Open Arms Free Clinic is a private, non-profit, health-care clinic supported […]
Hospice seeks volunteers for programs
Aurora at Home Hospice is seeking volunteers for two new programs for its patients and their families, one to record memories and another to connect veterans. The first new program is in conjunction with Story Corps, where an interview between a family member and the patient is conducted to make […]
Elkhorn girls tennis team bests Big Foot
By Chris Bennett Sports correspondent The Elks won two matches in both the singles and doubles flights and beat Big Foot 4-3 Sept. 5 in a non-conference girls high school tennis dual meet at Walworth. The Elks lost 7-0 Sept. 7 in a Southern Lakes Conference dual meet at Union […]
