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’ […]
Sports & Other News
Three girls basketball players named to all-conference teams
By Dan Truttschel Correspondent Three members of the East Troy girls basketball team recently earned All-Rock Valley Conference honors. Junior Erin Rice led the way with a second-team selection. She was joined by junior Mackenzie Lindow and freshman Addy Lomen, who were named honorable mention. Rice put together a solid […]
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 […]
Vukovich named player of the year
Boys have five named to all-conference teams By Dan Truttschel Correspondent A convincing run to the Rock Valley Conference championship led to a number of postseason honors for the East Troy boys basketball team. East Troy, which lost in a WIAA Division 3 state semifinal last week, landed five […]
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 […]
Elks swimmers honored
The Elkhorn boys swim team recently honored its season, which included its first regional championship since 2009. (Front row, from left) Hunter Johnson, Lucas Koepke, Spencer Ingersoll, Danny Bush, Alex Johnson. (Back) Derek Gauger, Mark Ambrose, Logan Radlein, Jeffrey Meersman, Willy Pinnow and Brevin Kruse.
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 […]
