By Chris Bennett Correspondent A deep Elkhorn Area High School boys swimming team finished second last season in the Southern Lakes Conference. Hopefully, the Elks can make the jump this season and win the SLC. “Making that jump would require a little more depth in our team, and making our […]
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Salvation Army kicks off fund-raising campaign in Walworth County
The Salvation Army in Walworth County is seeking funds to help people who continue to struggle across the county. In response to needs of neighbors who face poverty, unemployment and rising expenses, The Salvation Army in Walworth County has launched its annual campaign, called “Share Your Blessings, Be Blessed.” […]
Girls basketball squad shows promise
Coach says team off to a good start By Dan Truttschel Correspondent There’s something to be said about a team that can mesh personalities together to reach a common goal. That doesn’t always lead to instant success of course, but it’s a great place to start. And that seems to […]
Big Foot races past Parker
Girls notch lopsided win By Dan Truttschel Correspondent Teams that feature size in the post really don’t concern the Big Foot girls basketball squad all that much. The speed the Chiefs throw at the opposition can be the great neutralizer. And that seemed to be the case in Big Foot’s […]
Milwaukee news anchor to emcee Open Arms event
The Open Arms Free Clinic, the first and only free medical clinic in Walworth County, will celebrate its fourth birthday Dec. 2 with a gala dinner featuring an evening of gratitude to commemorate treating its first patient at the free clinic in December 2012. The event emcee will be Kate […]
Season ends at state
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Two individuals and two relay teams competed for the Badger/Big Foot/Westosha/Williams Bay coop swim team Saturday at the WIAA Division 1 state meet in Madison, but a single top-20 finish was the best the team could muster. The 200-yard medley relay team of Cora Rafe, […]
Safety-net clinics honor legislators and health systems
At the Wisconsin Association of Free and Charitable Clinics’ Safety Net gala, two legislators and health systems were honored as supporters and champions of safety-net clinics. Aurora Health System and Upland Hills Health were selected as partners of the year for free and charitable clinics, and state Reps. Amy Loudenbeck […]
In concert
Middle School band students to perform in Honors Bands Nine students from the East Troy Middle School seventh- and eighth-grade bands were selected to participate in the 50th annual University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Honors Band Festival on Sunday. Julie Chase, clarinet; Kiley Komperud, clarinet; Taylor Olejniczak, alto sax; Maggie Donegan, tenor […]
Warhawks beat UW-Stout to win conference title
UW-Whitewater will host Lakeland in first round of playoffs Saturday By Daniel Schoettler Correspondent The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football team secured the outright conference title on Saturday with a 34-16 win on the road over UW-Stout. With the win, the Warhawks secured the automatic bid and their 35th conference title. […]
Don’t just buy a bicycle, build it
Sotherland offering one-on-one bike building Cyclists looking to participate in the production of their ideal steal bicycle are now offered the experience of working one-one with John Sotherland to build it. Classes will take place in the winter months inside his retail shop, BicycleWise as Sotherland works side-by-side with each […]
