As the number of women landowners continues to rise, the need for targeted resources and support also increases. A free workshop, “Women Caring for the Land: Conservation Learning Circles,” specifically supports women who own farmland but do not live there and might rent it to an area farmer. These sessions […]
Sports & Other News
Man gets 8 years for role in bank robbery
A Waukesha man was sentenced to eight years in prison for his role in robbing a bank in East Troy in June. Michael K. Brown, 37, pleaded guilty Nov. 13 to robbery of a financial institution as a party to a crime. He was sentenced Jan. 10 to eight years […]
And, they’re off!
Kids in the nine and older group take off during the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Duck Pond Recreation Area in Fontana April 20. Just prior to the horn being blown to signify the start of the hunt, the Easter Bunny arrived on a Fontana fire truck. The event, […]
Celebrate World Migratory Bird Days this weekend
Dodge tall buildings and escape from a cat. Compete in JeopBirdy and Bird Bingo. Look through a spotting scope, learn how to use binoculars and go on a 10-minute bird walk. Make a model bird and join the Flock. These are just some of the more than 20 activities in […]
Key Club approaches fundraising goal for dog park
Sponsorship, giving opportunities still available East Troy High School Key Club is about three-quarters of the way to its goal of raising $15,000 for the dog park it’s building by East Troy Village Hall, 2015 Energy Drive. “We have had many area businesses and community members contribute and are very […]
Trojan sports roundup
Track hosts invite, softball on a winning streak By Dan Truttschel Correspondent The East Troy High School girls track and field team won five events, while the boys won four at last week’s East Troy Invitational. East Troy finished second in the girls team standings with 131.5 points, behind only […]
Netters post win over Whitewater
Team stands at 3-0 for the season By Dan Truttschel Correspondent It’s still early, and there’s still questions to be answered, but the East Troy boys tennis team continues to play well and rack up victories. Playing against visiting Whitewater on Monday, the Trojans improved to 3-0 overall and 2-0 […]
Ride the rails
East Troy Railroad opens for the season The East Troy Railroad kick offs its 2019 season Saturday. Trains will depart on the hour from the East Troy Depot starting at 10 a.m. The last train departs at 3 p.m. Trains run every Saturday and Sunday through the first weekend in […]
Enduring ups and downs
Coach happy with progress Whippets tennis team has made By Kevin Cunningham Sports Correspondent The Whitewater High School boys tennis team survived three matches last week. And on Monday, the Whippets traveled to East Troy, where the Trojans took advantage of its home court, winning 6-1. Whitewater’s lone victory came […]
On the diamond
Kaleigh Baxter connects for a hit in Big Foot’s 8-3 loss at Whitewater Tuesday. Tonight the Chiefs softball team is set to travel to Edgerton and on Monday they’ll host Palmyra-Eagle. See more local sports in the April 26 Times/Reporter. (Bob Mischka photo)
