Will Leibbrand was the bright star offensively for Whitewater in its big loss to conference co-leader Edgerton last Friday, ripping the Crimson Tide for two long runs en route to 186 yards rushing. See a full recap and more Whippets and UW-Whitewater Warhawks sports in the Register. (Bob Mischka photo)
Sports & Other News
Chiefs hope to secure postseason berth
Jack Gillingham (shown in an earlier game) recorded a 13-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Basil Demco in Big Foot’s game last Friday against Brodhead-Juda. If the Chiefs defeat Edgerton this week, it’ll ensure they earn a spot in the postseason. See the full football story and more Big Foot-Williams […]
Elkhorn gears up for another Oktoberfest
Annual event includes a 5K, a chili cook-off, wine and beer tasting and more By Heather Ruenz SLN staff Those looking to celebrate the German tradition should consider a stop at Elkhorn Oktoberfest. The event, held in the Veterans Park area and adjacent block of Wisconsin Street, will be from […]
DOT continues review of Highway 12/N intersection
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The intersection of U.S. Highway 12 and County Highway N in Whitewater went under the microscope at a recent public meeting. The location has been an area of fatalities, but state officials said improvements have been occurring. The City of Whitewater hosted a public meeting on […]
Finding the right balance
Gymnastics Center offers a variety of classes for kids of all ages By Heather Ruenz SLN Staff Though the age range of students that utilize the Walworth County Gymnastics Center is from 18 months old to 18 years old, the 4- to 5-year olds is generally the biggest group. “They […]
Brewing in the barn
Family transitions farm to a new venture By Heather Ruenz SLN staff After nearly 158 years, an area farm family is embarking on a new venture as a microbrewer. At the heart of that leap is the hope that old farm buildings can be restored and that the farm will […]
First phase of Elkhorn City Hall study completed
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent City of Elkhorn Administrator Jim Heilman informed councilmembers at last week’s City of Elkhorn Common Council meeting that the phase one study at the potential future site of City Hall in the business park had been completed. Heilman said Oct. 7 that while the study showed […]
Fire!
Ken Monroe, of the Tenth Wisconsin Light Artillery re-enactors, teaches kids at Badger High School how to load the canon to be fired. The special event, which included firing off the six-pound canon, was for U.S. history classes at the school Oct. 4. (Mike Hoey photo)
Legends and Lore explores Wisconsin’s spooky side
Halloween has become an American tradition, but that was not always the case. The harvest season holiday is really a mosaic of customs brought to the country and pieced together by immigrants representing many cultures, according to a news release. And guests of Old World Wisconsin can explore these cultures […]
‘Showing up in life as you are’
Woman writes book to help those who’ve lost someone to suicide By Heather Ruenz SLN staff It took a series of family tragedies for R. Jade McAuliffe to awaken from decades of darkness and self-sabotage. The agony of losing her last living sister to suicide just over four years ago […]
