Search concluded, Mill Lake open to the public By Tracy Ouellette Editor The body of the fourth man who went missing in Mill Lake Sunday was recovered Friday afternoon, according to a press release from the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office. The release identified the final drowning victim as Patrick M. […]
Author: Tracy Ouellette
Lady Elks roughed up at home
By Chris Bennett Correspondent Coach Todd Frohwirth said the Elkhorn Area High School girls basketball team did not play up to its potential in the first half of a 62-26 Southern Lakes Conference loss Dec. 22 at home against Lake Geneva Badger. The Elks (0-8, 0-4 SLC) played Monday and […]
Hard work pays off for Elkhorn athlete
Heidemann shines as three-sport star By Chris Bennett Correspondent Elkhorn Area High School track coach Steve Simonsen said the Elks’ Richie Heidemann might be the best three-sport athlete in the Southern Lakes Conference. Elkhorn football coach Tom Lee said Heidemann’s athleticism and work ethic combine to make him such a […]
Sports roundup
Boys roll past Brodhead in 78-63 win By Dan Truttschel Correspondent When a team trails in made free throws by 19 points that usually isn’t a recipe for great success. But that didn’t affect the East Troy High School boys basketball squad in the least last week. East Troy was […]
Tensions rise over Country Estates positions
Lyons Town Board replaces sanitary district commissioner By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer The Town of Lyons Board considered replacing all three members of the Country Estates Sanitary District Commission Dec. 14, but ended up tabling two of the three replacements. The Town Board voted to replace Wayne Pestor – who […]
High schoolers take on tone chimes
New musical ensemble formed at high school through collaboration with elementary school, group hopes to continue with own set in the future By Kellen Olshefski Editor A new music ensemble from Elkhorn Area High School debuted itself this holiday season, performing at not only the school’s holiday concert, but also […]
A heart for those who served
Local teen spends free time volunteering with veterans By Tracy Ouellette Editor Fifteen-year-old Jessica Ullberg, of East Troy, has been volunteering at Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee for about two years, since the moment she was old enough to do so. “My mom works there and I heard about […]
JOHN H. ROGERS
John H. Rogers, 75, of Big Flats and formerly of East Troy, died Dec. 28, 2015, at his home. Services will be at noon on Saturday, Jan. 2, at Big Flats Community Church, Big Flats. Roseberry’s Funeral Home, Friendship, is assisting the family.
Committee discussing beekeeping
Committee looks to further investigate possibility of allowing beekeeping in the city By Kellen Olshefski Editor The City of Elkhorn Legislative and Regulatory Committee continued discussion regarding an ordinance that would allow and regulate beekeeping within city limits at its meeting last Thursday. Looking at several drafts of ordinances from […]
PATRICIA L. MITCHELL
Patricia Louise (nee Ells) Mitchell, 77, died Dec. 26, 2015, in Tallahassee, Fla. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carlton and Helen (Wiesenthal) Ells; brother Carlton John Ells; and son Joel Carlton Mitchell. She is survived by her sons, Michael of Waukesha, Bradley and Patrick, both of Tallahassee; […]
