Annual show will cost an extra $500 this year By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent At its March 19 meeting, the City of Elkhorn Common Council voted unanimously in favor of approving spending an extra five percent on fireworks for the 2018 July 4 fireworks display. The approved fireworks display will cost […]
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Saving some lives
Sydney Winn, 16, gives blood for the first time March 1 at Williams Bay High School with support from Alex Bliss. Winn said despite having needle phobia, donating was easier than she thought it would be. For more photos and a story about the event, including school’s plans to host […]
Striking smiles
VIP Services’ 10th Annual Bowl-a-thon Fundraiser, March 3 at Delavan Lanes, resulted in more than $16,000 being raised. Above: Rob Likes (from the left) Angi Havlik, Melissa Lee, Lindsey Duesterbeck and Julie Cotter keep things running. Right: Andy Smith, bowling on the lane sponsored by his long time employer Stinebrinks’ […]
New Big Foot softball coach ready to roll
Troy Hummel will bring ‘passion to the game’ AD says By Dan Truttschel Sports correspondent The timing worked out perfectly for longtime Walworth Grade School teacher and coach Troy Hummel to make the switch. And now he’s hopeful this spring is just the first step toward even bigger things. Hummel […]
Man charged with trying to sell prescription pills in East Troy
By Vicky Wedig Staff Writer An initial appearance was scheduled for March 16 for an Eagle man charged with trying to sell pain pills at an East Troy bar. Thomas S. Baker, 44, was charged March 14 in Walworth County Circuit Court with possession with intent to deliver narcotics. According […]
Raap announced as next Whitewater police chief
New leader hopes to build community relationships By Ryan Spoehr SLN STAFF The Police and Fire Commission has selected Police Chief Lisa Otterbacher’s successor, opting to go with Aaron Raap, a 26-year veteran of the Milwaukee Police Department. “I think public law enforcement is where my heart is. It’s definitely […]
This week in the East Troy News….
Peaceful gatherings reported at area schools during the March 14 national school walkout to honor the 17 students and staff who died in the Feb. 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida. About 30 students in the East Troy School District participated in the event. Read about […]
Sharon teen pleads not guilty to assaulting 4-year-old
A status conference was scheduled for March 21 for a Sharon teenager charged with sexually assaulting a 4-year-old girl for whom his mother babysat. Nicholas M. Trzebny, 16, is charged with two counts of first-degree sexual assault of a child under the age of 12. Each count carries a maximum […]
Leipold to be inducted in Wisconsin Football Coaches Hall of Fame
By Daniel Schoettler SLN CORRESPONDENT Former University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football coach Lance Leipold has had another honor added to his list of accomplishments. The six-time national championship winner will be honored this week as he is inducted to the Wisconsin Football Coaches Hall of Fame. “It is humbling for multiple […]
Barnyard Bargain Bonanza time
Barnyard Bargain Bonanza, an indoor flea market featuring numerous vendors offering trendy treasures, collectibles, handiwork, garage good and more, will be held 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, March 24 at the Walworth County Fairgrounds. The event offers free admission and parking and food is available for purchase. No early […]
