By Vanessa Lenz SLN Staff The Wendt Farms property on Highway 120, owned by Gordan F. and Maureen Wendt of East Troy, holds many stories of their family. Gordan, 79, who has lived on the farm since he was 3, recalled the day he moved his belongings from his parents’ […]
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Focused on the future
UW-Whitewater branching out, bridging gaps By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With another school year on the horizon, the head of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater addressed a crowd of faculty, students and community members Monday. During his annual State of the University address, Chancellor Richard Telfer touched on a number of issues, […]
Elks come up short against Trojans
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent Elkhorn Area High School football coach didn’t hesitate when asked if the East Troy Trojans were 30 points better than his Elks. Lee’s answer? A definite “No.” However, 30 points is the margin by which Elkhorn lost its season opener Aug. 24 to East Troy, […]
Swimmers post strong times at DeForest
By Laura Humphrey Sports Correspondent Elkhorn’s girls swim team opened their season by hosting Stoughton for a scrimmage Aug. 21 and also competed at the DeForest Invite Saturday, where the team finished second in the Blue Division and third in both the White and Red Divisions. “We swam some […]
Elks tie St. Cat’s, fall to Milton in non-conference games
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent In the words of an old sports cliché, the Elkhorn Area High School soccer team kissed its sister once last week. In two non-conference games, the Elks tied Racine St. Catherine’s 1-1 and defeated Milton 3-1. Both games were on the road. “I think we […]
Golf squad edges out Wilmot by one stroke
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent A one-stroke victory is close, but it’s still a victory. The Elkhorn Area High School girls golf team opened its Southern Lakes Conference season Aug. 21 with a 214-215 victory over Wilmot at Twin Lakes Country Club. The teams played the back nine, a par-35 […]
Tennis team comes up short against Comets
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent The Elkhorn Area High School Tennis team opened its Southern Lakes Conference season Aug. 23 with a 6-1 loss to arch rival Delavan-Darien at Delavan. The Elks’ victory came at No. 3 doubles, where Erika Sessing and Sam Price won their first conference match. Haley […]
Elks make strides in opening tournament
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent The Elkhorn Area High School girls volleyball team opened its season with victories over two non-conference rivals. The Elks defeated Fort Atkinson Aug. 21 in a triangular meet at Fort Atkinson. Elkhorn won the first set 25-22, lost the second set 25-19 and won the […]
Cheeseheads in Paradise
Buffett brings beach party to Alpine Valley By Lisa Smith Correspondent With beach balls, boat drinks and bikinis aplenty, the scene at Alpine Valley Music Theatre on Saturday looked more like a day at the beach than a concert at the outdoor amphitheater. Jimmy Buffett brought his “Lounging at the […]
Parading for the past
A horse-drawn hearse led by Philip Nelson, director of the Sharon Toynton Funeral home and horse owner Philip Nielsen parade down the street in celebration of the Village of Walworth’s 175th anniversary held Aug. 25. The wagon hearse was used for local funerals in the past. (Photo by Penny Gruetzmacher)
