What was once considered idle chatter now merits serious response By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer The year 2016 was reportedly a difficult one when it comes to threats made at schools in the area. Perhaps that’s most evident in the Burlington Area School District, which – while still dealing with […]
Sports & Other News
Girls struggle to put up points
Trojans drop game North, fall to 6-4 By Dan Truttschel Correspondent With the length of a high school basketball season, there’s bound to be some ups and downs for any team. It’s how that group responds that will tell the story in the end. The East Troy High School girls […]
Giving hearts
Thanks to the generosity of community members, and a food and money drive by entries in the 35th Annual Christmas Card Town Parade, two loads of food and $376 in cash were donated to the Elkhorn Food Pantry recently. Shown with the items collected are: Sarah Franz, […]
Smiles of the season
A group of students at Washington Elementary School, Whitewater, are all smiles as they warm up with a cup of hot cocoa during the school’s sledding party Dec. 21. The special event included staff celebrating Festive Sweater Day and festive music. (Submitted photo)
Ringing out a career
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 […]
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 […]
