At a 1940s-style USO dance, hosted by the Walworth County Historical Society and held at the Monte Carlo Room, Elkhorn, Nov. 4, attendees take to the dance floor to the music of the Swing Nouveau Band. The dance was a fundraiser to help build a Veterans Memorial to house a […]
Sports & Other News
Go, pumpkin, go!
A young boy helps his pumpkin stay on track during pumpkin races on the hill near Barrett Memorial Library, one of several events held during Williams Bay’s Boo in the Bay event Oct. 28. (Heather Ruenz photo)
Committee favors adjusting compensation plan
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Human Resources Committee voted in favor of recommending to the council an adjustment be made to update the city’s wage and compensation plan at its Nov. 6 meeting. City Administrator Sam Tapson said the structural adjustment to the compensation plan would include […]
Wolves undefeated season leads to title
By Heather Ruenz SLN staff For the first time in 19 years of Big Foot Wolves youth football, the team went undefeated on the season and claimed the Northern Illinois Football Conference title Oct. 28 by defeating Harvard, 25-0. They say offense sells tickets but defense wins championships and the […]
Get a holiday coffee
The new Starbucks in Mukwonago opened its doors for business at 5 a.m. on Nov. 9. The company does not advertise openings, but word traveled fast and as the day lengthened, so did the lines. The owners/employees said they are thrilled with the number of customers and warm welcome to […]
School Board moves forward to fill vacancy
The Whitewater Unified School Board is now in the process of filling a vacancy, following the departure of Gretchen Torres in October. Torres, whose term expires in April, submitted her resignation prior to the October School Board meeting and was subsequently approved by the board. In a press […]
A solemn but hopeful walk
People participate in the Out of the Darkness Walk Nov. 4 at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, to raise awareness about, and prevent, suicide. The event began with speakers followed by attendees releasing balloons, some featuring handwritten personal messages. (Dave Dresdow photo)
Brigham Memorial Library in 90th year
Director says a love of reading, enjoying people, important By Heather Ruenz SLN staff Heather Kinkade, director of Brigham Memorial Library in Sharon, said embracing how public libraries have changed is vital to their success. “The goals of public libraries has changed, from books to adding audio/visual items. Now, it’s […]
She put her best foot forward
Demco closes out high school career with 18th place at state By Dan Truttschel Sports correspondent Big Foot senior Alexandria (Zanzie) Demco ended her high school cross country career in the same place she closed out her freshman season – on the state’s biggest stage. And in between then and […]
Big Foot senior back at state swim meet
Gillingham said goal is to have fun, record best time to end high school career By Dan Truttschel Sports correspondent Competing at the state level is something that Big Foot senior Grace Gillingham has become accustomed to in her four years with the Chiefs. And this weekend, she gets […]
