The Lake Geneva Badger cross country team enjoys a successful Southern Lakes Conference meet Oct. 13 at the Burlington High School Forest in Salem. The girls just missed out on a title, taking second place by a few points, while the boys finished third. The Badgers will run at […]
Sports & Other News
Championship smiles!
The Elkhorn boys pose triumphantly on their home turf after defeating Delavan-Darien, 5-0, in the Southern Lakes Conference tournament championship. See complete Elks sports coverage in the Oct. 18 Independent. (Rick Benavides photo)
Zombie Bowl to benefit Alzheimer’s Association
Roll into fall and the Halloween season at once by participating in the Zombie Bowl Saturday at Delavan Lanes. The event, which will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, will be at 2 p.m., Oct. 20. The registration fee of $15 per person will include two hours of bowling, shoe rental, a […]
Fighting ‘til the end
In the Chiefs final game of the season Oct. 12, quarterback Logan Eischeid escapes a tackle. Despite falling 21-15 to Edgerton, Big Foot gave the Tide a run but wasn’t able to overcome two second-half touchdowns. See more Big Foot sports in the Oct. 19 Times/Reporter. (Peter Mischka photo)
150 years for Heyer
Heyer True Value Hardware, Walworth, which has been family-owned since 1868, celebrates its 150th anniversary Oct. 6-7. Commemorating the anniversary are, from the left, (front row) Spencer Majerus, sixth generation; Fred Koenig, Reineman’s, Burlington; John Hartmann, True Value president and CEO; Shirley Heyer, fourth generation owner; Mary Heyer, fifth […]
Beer and Spirits Festival set for Oct. 27
Nei-Turner Media Group will have its ninth annual Beer and Spirits Festival from 1 to 5 p.m. Oct. 27 at The Ridge Hotel in Lake Geneva. This year will feature Halloween tricks and treats, unlimited tastings from 35 Midwest craft breweries and distilleries, music by DJ Felix Entertainment, a photo […]
Gateway to host fire, EMS recruitment event
The Gateway Technical College Fire Program is partnering with fire departments throughout Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth counties to recruit new firefighters and emergency medical technicians. Gateway will host a recruitment event on Saturday, Oct. 20, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the HERO Center, 380 McCanna Parkway, Burlington. Participants […]
Prepare to be scared
Area Halloween activities designed to thrill and chill By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff After hosting the charity Walk of Terror for two years in the yard of their East Troy home and raising more than $10,000 for the Tree House Child and Family Center of Walworth County, Jeff and Vicky […]
Coffee with a cop
The Whitewater Police Department participated in the third annual national Coffee With a Cop Day on Oct. 3. The department partnered with Jessica’s Family Restaurant on Main Street and The Sweet Spot Café on Whitewater Street, for the community outreach program. Above, Capt. Dan Meyer chats with University of […]
Boat count conducted
Geneva Lake Environmental Agency also counted piers The 2018 annual boat count Aug. 28 on Geneva Lake totaled 5,216 boats docked, moored, or available for in-out service. It takes a lot of maintenance to keep a boat, that is why some are out of service as the owners are unable […]
