Team travels to Stevens Point Saturday to face defending state champs By Dan Truttschel Correspondent The last time the East Troy High School boys basketball team was together, the Trojans fell just one point short of advancing to the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Division 3 state title game. And while […]
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Inexperienced bunch searching for consistency
By Chris Bennett Correspondent A lot of wild cards come into play concerning the 2015-16 Elkhorn Area High School boys basketball team. The Elks are a long and athletic bunch that hopes to play quicker than last year, according to second-year coach Josh Skatrud, but might struggle to make open […]
Progress made despite losses
By Chris Bennett Correspondent The Elkhorn Area High School girls basketball team is playing well in the season’s early going, even if the team has yet to win a game. The Elks lost 63-36 Nov. 20 in a non-conference game at Whitnall and dropped their season opener 57-35 Nov. 17 […]
City gets refund for fireworks
Bartolotta offers $2,000 refund on 2015 fireworks By Kellen Olshefski Editor The City of Elkhorn Municipal Finance and Judicial committee learned Monday night that what was initially perceived as a future discount on future displays by Bartolotta Fireworks Co. was actually intended to be a $2,000 refund on this past […]
Chiefs pummel Parkview
Girls to face team Tuesday that knocked them out of regional semifinals By Dan Truttschel Correspondent When it comes to the Big Foot High School girls basketball team, the recipe for success isn’t any secret. Speed. The Chiefs rely on their speed, especially on defense, to make life miserable for […]
Coach looks to build boys team
Majority of team young, coach looking to improve By Dan Truttschel Correspondent The learning continues for the Big Foot boys basketball team. Big Foot enters 2015-16 after it went 5-19 a year ago, and with a young roster that features just three seniors, there are sure to be a few […]
Committees look into Theatre Road
Speed limits, crosswalks and sidewalks among residents’ concerns By Kellen Olshefski Editor Residents of Williams Bay were given an opportunity to speak out on sidewalks and the speed limit on Theatre Road Nov. 19 during a public hearing held by the Village of Williams Bay Streets and Highways and Protective […]
Ring in the holidays aboard Santa Train Dec. 5
Limited tickets are available for children of all ages who would like to ride in special passenger trolley cars that will follow the East Troy Electric Railroad’s Santa Train on Saturday, Dec. 5, when it makes its annual journey into town. Presented by the East Troy Electric Railroad in […]
Levy approved with 1.5 percent increase
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After months of discussion, Whitewater officials have minted the city’s 2016 operating budget, which reflects in a 1.5-percent increase in the property tax levy and a 3.12-percent increase in the overall operating budget. Compared to prior years — when the city’s participation in Janesville’s Innovation Express […]
City tax levy to increase 2.4 percent
Average homeowner will pay about $90 more By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan Common Council approved a 2016 city budget Nov. 17 that includes a 2.4 percent increase in the tax levy and an increase in the mill rate of 4.04 percent. Alderman Bruce DeWitt said the tax levy […]
