Residents’ concerns lead to discussion on possible in-house program By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent Several weeks into a new fall leaf collection it’s clear residents of Elkhorn are not pleased with service being provided under the city’s new leaf-collection program. The new program was implemented this fall after elected officials discussed […]
Author: Tracy Ouellette
School Board seat up for election in 2017
By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff East Troy Community School District Administrator Chris Hibner announced there will be one seat on the School Board up for election in 2017. The seat is held by Steve Lambrechts. The spring election will be April 4, 2017. Should more than two candidates run for […]
Lady Elks finish season on high note
Elkhorn sends four swimmers to state meet By Chris Bennett Correspondent The Elkhorn Area High School girls swim team finished their season on the largest stage their sport has to offer, and acquitted themselves well. Four Elks swimmers competed in two events Nov. 11 in the WIAA Division 2 State […]
Girls team sets lofty goals
Chiefs are aiming to win RVC title outright By Dan Truttschel Correspondent There are three speeds the Big Foot girls basketball team wants to play at every time it takes the court. Fast. Faster. Fastest. And, it’s worked well for the Chiefs, to the tune of a 19-5 record last […]
Searching for the top spot
By Chris Bennett Correspondent A deep Elkhorn Area High School boys swimming team finished second last season in the Southern Lakes Conference. Hopefully, the Elks can make the jump this season and win the SLC. “Making that jump would require a little more depth in our team, and making our […]
Salvation Army kicks off fund-raising campaign in Walworth County
The Salvation Army in Walworth County is seeking funds to help people who continue to struggle across the county. In response to needs of neighbors who face poverty, unemployment and rising expenses, The Salvation Army in Walworth County has launched its annual campaign, called “Share Your Blessings, Be Blessed.” […]
Girls basketball squad shows promise
Coach says team off to a good start By Dan Truttschel Correspondent There’s something to be said about a team that can mesh personalities together to reach a common goal. That doesn’t always lead to instant success of course, but it’s a great place to start. And that seems to […]
Big Foot races past Parker
Girls notch lopsided win By Dan Truttschel Correspondent Teams that feature size in the post really don’t concern the Big Foot girls basketball squad all that much. The speed the Chiefs throw at the opposition can be the great neutralizer. And that seemed to be the case in Big Foot’s […]
Milwaukee news anchor to emcee Open Arms event
The Open Arms Free Clinic, the first and only free medical clinic in Walworth County, will celebrate its fourth birthday Dec. 2 with a gala dinner featuring an evening of gratitude to commemorate treating its first patient at the free clinic in December 2012. The event emcee will be Kate […]
Season ends at state
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Two individuals and two relay teams competed for the Badger/Big Foot/Westosha/Williams Bay coop swim team Saturday at the WIAA Division 1 state meet in Madison, but a single top-20 finish was the best the team could muster. The 200-yard medley relay team of Cora Rafe, […]
