By Tracy Ouellette Editor After a reviewing a village-wide survey about what the community wants from the Parks and Recreation Department in East Troy, the board was presented with four items to consider developing over the next several years. Parks and Rec Director Vickie Muszynski told the board that she […]
Sports & Other News
Christmas collection held for children in need
Several locations in the Williams Bay area are serving as collection sites for Operation Christmas Child, the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind. Participants fill shoeboxes with toys, school supplies and notes of encouragement. “Anyone can participate,” regional leader Rick Cox said. “Operation Christmas Child is a simple project […]
Spirit of giving
Former assistant football coach leads new team to state finals
By Dan Truttschel Correspondent Local football fans who tuned in to the WIAA Division 4 state finals Thursday night may have caught a glimpse of a familiar face. That person was none other than former Big Foot assistant coach Brian Ryczkowski, now in charge of the Little Chute program. Ryczkowski, […]
Theatrical two-some to be held this weekend
For area theatre aficionados, this weekend will prove to be one of music, song and dance for all to enjoy, as both the Big Foot Acting Company and the Williams Bay High School will be holding musicals both tonight, Nov. 21, and tomorrow night, Nov. 22. Students from the Big […]
Hope Walk donates $15,000 to cancer treatment assistance
The Lake Geneva Hope Walk hosted its seventh annual non-competitive walk along the Geneva Lake Shore path on Sept. 27, raising a total of $15,000 which was recently presented to the Aurora Health Care Breast Treatment Assistance Program. The organization formed in 2008, after a member of a Lake […]
Swimmers finish season in Madison
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent It must be considered an overwhelming success any time a high school sports team ends its season in Madison. Megan Leahy, Sarah Broga, Bethany Buikema and Rachel Anderson enjoyed such lofty heights Nov. 14 & 15 at the WIAA Division 2 State Girls Swimming and […]
Winter sports preview
The weather outside is frightful By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent Look outside. Go ahead – it’s alright. Accept that winter is here, buy a new sweater and some gloves, and get over it. You’re going to miss winter’s fun if you spend time complaining about chilly temperatures, frozen roads and […]
County approves 2015 budget and tax levy
Tax levy to increase by about a half percent By Kellen Olshefski Editor The Walworth County Board of Supervisors approved its amended 2015 budget and tax levy appropriation during a special meeting Wednesday, Nov. 12. The votes for the amendment and tax levy were unanimous, with Dan Kilkenny being the […]
On the court
Girls basketball season opens with young, but experienced squad By Dan Truttschel Correspondent Last year’s East Troy High School girls basketball team gained a ton of valuable experience, as the young squad earned a sectional berth and was knocked out by the eventual Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Division 3 state […]
