Waterford man remains in jail while prosecution moves forward By Tracy Ouellette Editor James Barnak, the 75-year-old Waterford man charged in Walworth and Racine counties for the repeated sexual assault, false imprisonment and strangulation and suffocation of a 14-year-old East Troy girl, pleaded not guilty in Walworth County Circuit Court […]
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Local artwork to be featured on notecards
The Whitewater Arts Alliance recently announced the WAA members whose works viewers selected as favorites during the 2014 Whitewater Arts Alliance Members Show in October. The following artists’ work will be featured on notecards: Karolyn Alexander for “Happy Hollyhocks;” John Dynskowski for “Fall Grapes;” M. Virginia Epps for “Reminiscing,” and […]
23-year township officer promoted to chief
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent A Town of Delavan police officer who has worked with the department for 23 years is now its chief. The Town of Delavan agreed to contract terms with Detective Sgt. Ray Clark to become to the new chief of police on Nov. 25. Former Chief […]
Hall of Fame coach back to lead Badgers
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Wisconsin Basketball Hall of Fame coach Forrest Larson is about to begin his seventh season coaching at Lake Geneva Badger High School. Larson coached at Badger from 2003 to 2009 with an overall record of 70-63, and led the 2007-08 team to the state tournament […]
School meal rules force healthier options
Some districts find requirements too burdensome By Vicky Wedig Editor Opting out of federal school breakfast and lunch requirements isn’t an option for the Delavan-Darien School District where nearly 70 percent of students are eligible for free- or reduced-price meals. “We wouldn’t be in the position to go the route […]
Wrestlers return strong
Season opens this weekend at Trojan Invite By Dan Truttschel Correspondent The end of last season couldn’t have gone much better for the East Troy High School wrestling team. Now the Trojans have to see what they can do for an encore. Fresh off a 2013-14 campaign that saw East […]
Girls fall to McFarland
High scoring can’t make up first-quarter deficit By Dan Truttschel Correspondent For three quarters last week, the East Troy High School girls basketball team played nearly even with visiting McFarland. But it was the opening eight minutes that proved to be the Trojans’ downfall. East Troy fell behind 23-7 in […]
Lady Elks smash rival Comets
By Chris Bennett Correspondent The Elkhorn Area High School girls basketball team claimed a signature win Nov. 25 against Southern Lakes Conference foe and arch rival Delavan-Darien. Elkhorn beat the Comets 63-42 at Delavan-Darien and got the team’s first victory of the season. “I think it’s big,” Elks coach Jim […]
Boys hang tough with state power
By Chris Bennett Correspondent The Elkhorn Area High School boys basketball team opened its season Nov. 29 playing point-for-point against one of the better squads the Elks will face this year. “Obviously we would have liked to have found a way to pull out a win, but there were a […]
Swimmers splash Waukesha with ease
By Chris Bennett Correspondent The Elkhorn Area High School boys swimming team opened its season with a decisive 112-51 non-conference dual meet victory against Waukesha West/Mukwonago Nov. 25 at Elkhorn. The Elks won six of 11 events and relied on team depth to achieve their margin of victory. Coach Jamie […]
