Police chief retires after 41 years with East Troy Township By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff Town of East Troy Police Chief James Surges rang out 2016 with his retirement from the force on Dec. 31. “I’ve been here for 41 years,” he said Tuesday. “I’m not very creative, I started […]
Sports & Other News
Wrestlers win three
By Dan Truttschel Correspondent The East Troy wrestling squad spent part of its break at the two-day Northern Exposure Tournament at Merrill and returned with a 3-4 overall record. In bracket play, East Troy beat Marquette 41-35, but dropped dual decisions to Beaver Dam 42-32, to Green Bay Preble 45-29, […]
City staff receive stipend for increased workload
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Two veteran municipal employees will receive a temporary boost in pay as they oversee operations within their respective departments. After meeting behind closed doors to discuss the issue, the Common Council on Dec. 20 voted unanimously in favor of a plan to offer $700 monthly stipends […]
Four Whippets place in Mid-States tourney
By Kevin Cunningham Correspondent On Dec. 28-29, the Whitewater High School wrestling team the 38th annual Mid-States Wrestling Classic. The tournament consisted of 42 teams from Wisconsin and Illinois and Whippet head coach John Schimming wanted to thank all of those in the community who helped putting the event on. […]
Chiefs fall to Clinton in buzzer beater
Wrestlers compete in Mid-States Tournament By Dan Truttschel Correspondent Several times in its return to the Rock Valley Conference schedule Tuesday night, the Big Foot boys basketball team appeared to be in good position for a hard-fought win at Clinton. Unfortunately for the Chiefs, that chance never quite materialized in […]
Lady Chiefs winning with stout defense
Full-court pressure, trapping leads to forced turnovers By Dan Truttschel Correspondent A stingy, aggressive defense has been the Big Foot girls basketball team’s calling card in recent seasons. That’s showing no signs of slowing down any time soon. Big Foot forced visiting Wilmot into 28 turnovers that led to 25 […]
Boys beat Edgerton, 58-45
By Dan Truttschel Correspondent After a holiday break without a game, it made sense to think the East Troy High School boys basketball team may have a little rust to shake off Tuesday night. And early on, that’s exactly what the Trojans had to do – but once they settled […]
On stage
The Henshews, played by Ann and Brian Wales, examine the Liebesgeschenk – the central gift around which the plot of the Off the Square Players production of “The Regifters” revolves. The theater group presented the holiday-themed comedy at Ivan’s Backstage over the New Year’s weekend.
Council agrees to pay claims in narrow vote
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Elected officials within the City of Whitewater narrowly agreed to pay a pair of sewer backup claims that have roots going back more than a year. The Common Council on Dec. 20 voted, 4-3, to pay the claimants a combined $5,200 from damage incurred from a […]
Ho, ho, ho! Santa came to town!
Mrs. Laura Hummel’s kindergarten class at Walworth Elementary School are treated to a visit from a special guest Dec. 22, as Santa Claus stopped in. Before Santa left for other classrooms, he took a photo with Hummel and her students (above.) He also showed up later at […]
