One hundred and seventy eight Big Foot High School students were given a night of fun, food and prizes from Midnight May 5 to 6 a.m., May 6 at Big Foot High School last weekend. “The evening started with Comedian Mike Marvell from Cudahy. When he was finished tickling their […]
Sports & Other News
Committee recommends $650,000 in projects
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Municipal Services and Utilities Committee opted in favor of recommending the City Council vote in favor of approving a $650,000 funding level for 2017 street maintenance projects at its meeting May 8. Previously, City Finance Director James Heilman had been directed to […]
Dementia Friendly training May 18
The Dementia Friendly Community Initiative sub-committee of the Walworth County Aging Network will host training for business owners and representatives, organizations and residents this week. This 1-1/2 hour training will educate individuals how to recognize possible signs of dementia, communicate effectively with and assist individuals with dementia and know how […]
Where community and school meet
New forensics club at high school has successful year By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff When East Troy High School restarted its forensics program in fall, it was because several community members stepped up to assist with the coaching and administration of the club. “Claudia (Felske) and I had been tossing […]
‘Stars and Stripes’ ballet to honor 9/11 anniversary
Each show will offer 100 free tickets to area veterans By Heather Ruenz SLN staff Each spring, Toe to Toe Ballet School in Elkhorn produces an originally choreographed ballet, school owner Colleen Huberty said. Previous ballets performed include: “Peter Pan,” “Coppelia,” “Rodeo,” “The Wizard of Oz” and “Alice in Wonderland.” […]
Big Foot-Williams Bay girls soccer team finding its stride
By Dan Truttschel Sports correspondent Things are starting to jell for the Big Foot-Williams Bay girls soccer team. The Chiefs picked up two more wins this past week, starting with an 8-1 thumping of visiting Edgerton on May 4, and ending with a hard-fought 1-0 decision Monday night at Whitewater. […]
Elkhorn boys track takes first
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent Derek Davey won three events and led the Elkhorn Area High School boys track and field team to a first-place finish May 5 in the Tider Invitational at Edgerton High School. The Elkhorn girls fished sixth in the 10-team meet. The Elks competed Tuesday at […]
New venue for Williams Bay prom
Williams Bay High School’s Prom was May 6 at Rosewood for the first time and began with coronation at 6:30 p.m. outdoors. The theme was Enchanted Forest and featured 128 students as guests. Once the crowd moved inside, food was offered at a variety of stations throughout the dining room. […]
Big Foot girls track wins division title
By Dan Truttschel Sports correspondent The Big Foot girls track team secured the Rock Valley Conference South division title at Tuesday night’s Walworth County Meet in Elkhorn. East Troy won the boys meet with 177.5 points, followed by Badger with 162, Elkhorn with 151.5, Big Foot with 101.33 and Whitewater […]
Babu, Bosman remain undefeated for Elks tennis
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent Nick White at No. 3 singles and Sid Babu and Joe Bosman at No. 3 doubles remained undefeated after the Elks won 5-2 at home May 5 against Wilmot in a Southern Lakes Conference boys tennis dual meet. Elkhorn lost 4-3 in a SLC dual […]
