Delaying construction of field would bring cost down, allow city time to make sure space is suitable By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted March 21 in favor of holding off on the construction of the second field at Tasch Park this year. City of […]
Author: Tracy Ouellette
Board says no archery range at Village Hall
By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff After another lengthy debate, the East Troy Village Board voted 5-2 to move forward with the grant application to build an archery range in the village, but only under the condition that it would not be located on Village Hall property. The board members listened […]
Council approves alcohol licenses for events at fairgrounds
By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted unanimously in favor of approving temporary alcohol licenses for three upcoming events at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, but not without asking some questions first. The three events licenses were approved March 21 include the demolition derby, May 20-21, […]
A community of hope
Walworth County Relay for Life brings home coveted award from Wisconsin conference By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff For Relay For Life of Walworth County, what was a day of learning, inspiration and sharing ideas at the 2016 Wisconsin Relay For Life Leadership Conference ended with a big surprise: winning the […]
Pool rates to increase for 2016 season
Slight rate increase to account for added operating expenses with full season By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted in favor of an increased fee schedule for Sunset Pool’s 2016 season at a special council meeting March 14. Under the new fee schedule, the price […]
Elks sweep track titles
By Chris Bennett Correspondent All involved with the Elkhorn Area High School track program have waited years for the boys to catch-up to the talent level of their female teammates. The day for such a feat might finally be dawning. The Elks’ won titles in the boys and girls meets […]
East Troy to be first in state to have SmartLabs
By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff The East Troy Community School District will be the first in the state to offer SmartLabs in its schools. The Board of Education voted unanimously Monday night to purchase the labs for Prairie View Elementary and East Troy Middle schools. School District Administrator Chris Hibner […]
Girls end with most wins in history
Coach looks to continue winning tradition next season, reload team with girls who know system By Dan Truttschel Correspondent The other teams in the Rock Valley Conference’s South Division certainly have taken notice of the Big Foot girls basketball team. And why not? The Chiefs ended the 2015-16 year with […]
Coach looks to drive boys to improve in offseason
Dowden excited to see what junior Beau Cary will bring to team next season By Dan Truttschel Correspondent The jump that Big Foot junior boys basketball player Beau Cary took from last year to this was significant. And with one year still remaining in his high school career, there’s no […]
Getting ready for Easter
Beckett Jenski, of Williams Bay, tries on his paper plate bunny mask for size during the Williams Bay Recreation Department Easter Egg Hunt last weekend. Egg dying and painting was one of numerous crafts and activities including the egg hunt, bunny masks and egg maracas. (Kellen Olshefski photo)
