By Chris Bennett Sports correspondent It was a night of missed opportunities and bad bounces for the Elkhorn Area High School football team Sept. 15 in a Southern Lakes Conference game at Wilmot. The Elks lost 36-0 to the Panthers in a game coach Tom Lee said is closer than […]
Sports & Other News
Let’s call it a tie for Elks soccer
By Chris Bennett Sports correspondent The Elkhorn Area High School soccer team played to two 2-2 ties against two of the tougher foes they’ll face this season – including conference rival and defending state champion Delavan-Darien. The Elks played to a 2-2 tie Sept. 9 in a non-conference match at […]
Boat Show to feature vintage watercraft
The Geneva Lakes Antique and Classic Boat Show, featuring vintage watercrafts from around the country, will be held in Fontana Saturday, Sept. 23 and Sunday, Sept. 24 with pre-show events beginning Friday, Sept. 22. The event is presented by the Blackhawk Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society and […]
Webinars, workshop for Alzheimer’s caregivers offered
The number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease is expected to more than triple in the next few decades – from five million today to more than 16 million by 2050, unless a cure is found, according to a press release from Home Instead Senior Care. As the number of […]
Lady Elks capture tourney title
By Chris Bennett Sports correspondent Strong energy and winning attitude led to a tournament title for the Elkhorn Area High School girls volleyball team. The Elks won an invitational Sept. 16 at Mayville against four other schools – Mayville, Johnson Creek, Wautoma and Rio. The Elks played a Southern Lakes […]
Supporting the greater community
United Way of Walworth County lends a helping hand By Heather Ruenz SLN staff Many people have likely noticed United Way signs in their communities, which feature a thermometer to update the progress of fundraising efforts. Maybe some have even made a donation. What might not be as clear is […]
Lady Elks drop two on links
By Chris Bennett Sports correspondent The Elkhorn Area High School girls golf team played two of the tougher teams in the Southern Lakes Conference last week, and have the scars to prove it. The Elks lost 186-218 to Waterford at Rivermoor Golf Club, the Wolverines’ home course, on Sept. 5. […]
Neighborly support
A Sharon fire engine makes its way through Darien in the parade at the 56th annual Corn Fest event last weekend, themed “The Best Ears of Our Lives.” The three-day event featured kids’ activities, a carnival, tournaments, live music and free roasted sweet corn. (Dave Dresdow photo)
Special lesson
Students and staff gather outside Jackson Elementary School in Elkhorn on Patriot Day, last Monday, to say the Pledge of Allegiance and learn about Sept. 11, 2001. Ceremonies were again held throughout the nation in remembrance of those who lost their lives, and in honor of the heroes that emerged […]
Chiefs tennis team drops hard-fought decision to Trojans
Spikers edge Brodhead; kickers fall to East Troy By Dan Truttschel Sports correspondent Four matches in last Tuesday’s Rock Valley Conference girls tennis dual at East Troy ended in a tiebreaker. Big Foot won two of those – but it wasn’t quite enough. The Chiefs battled the Trojans right to […]
