The recent Whitewater Strings Winter Concert, held in the auditorium of Whitewater High School featured three orchestras comprised of children in the school district including Abigail Weeden, left, and Devin Udell of the Intermediate Orchestra. (Tom Ganser photo)
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Run, run reindeer
Despite blistering cold temperatures, the Elkhorn Parks and Recreation Department’s first 5K/2-mile Reindeer Run held Dec. 7 was a success, hosting more than 135 people from about 10 different area communities. All participants received race shirts and prizes were awarded for best holiday dressed, best elf costume and best Santa […]
‘Snow’ much fun
Elkhorn area students Joanna Rice (from left), Ellie Koepke, Maddie Stoltz and Emily Hamilton take advantage of the snow that’s fallen so far this year as they take to Sunset Park’s sledding hill Dec. 14.
Year of the dragon
West Side School, Elkhorn, second-grade students (from right) Eden Remlinger, Paige Nelson, Paige Vecitis, Ryleigh Anderson, Kayden Batcheller, McKenna Recklies, Julian Hernandez, Cullen Gahart, Abby Kolton, and Mason Markham prepare to enter the gym, working collectively as a Chinese dragon. Students learned about and sang songs specific to different countries’ […]
Oh Christmas Tree
Finnegan Wagner and Harry Spohn, grandsons of Connie Gluth, from Williams Bay, pay special attention to a tree decorated by the Williams Bay Fire Department, on which their uncle and grandfather serve. Sixteen trees were decorated by various groups in the village of Williams Bay and after a short speech […]
Local celebrities
Whitewater’s Holly Days parade Nov. 29 included these three local celebrities, from the left: Trinity Nelson – Little Miss Whitewater, Lexi Nelson – Junior Miss Whitewater, and Abby Patrick – Miss Whitewater. (Tom Ganser photo)
The streak continues
The UW-W Warhawks remain undefeated after a 31-7 win Nov. 23 over St Norbert College in the first round of NCAA Division III playoffs at Perkins Stadium. Pictured is Justin Howard, who caught 11 passes for 72 yards against St. Norbert. The Warhawks are set to host Franklin College next. […]
New display honors vets
Walworth County veterans check out the military exhibit room at Heritage Hall in Elkhorn on Veterans Day. The Walworth County Historical Society hosted a grand opening of the new display.
Playoff run!
UW-Whitewater Warhawk Ryan Givens records the longest run of the season on a 67-yard touchdown run in the 43-6 victory over UW-River Falls last week. UW-W will begin NCAA Division III playoffs at noon Saturday when they host St. Norbert College at Perkins Stadium. The Warhawks are undefeated at 10-0. […]
Stuff the taxi (with food, of course)
Dawn Rullman (left), massage therapist, and Bernice Elliot, chiropractor, both from Community Chiropractor in Walworth, braved the brisk wind Nov. 9 to hold up signs encouraging passing motorists to donate non-perishable goods. This fundraiser lasted from 9 am to 1 p.m. and is an annual event benefitting the food pantry […]
