Newell and Ann Meyer Nature Preserve returns to its past By John Koski Correspondent “Little by little it’s coming back together,” said Jerry Ziegler, southeast Wisconsin land steward for The Nature Conservancy, as he talked about restoration efforts at the Newell and Ann Meyer Nature Preserve south of Eagle. The […]
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State gas prices remain low
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have risen six tenths of a cent per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.39 yesterday. This compares with the national average that has fallen 3.2 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.46, according to gasoline price website WisconsinGasPrices.com. Including the change […]
Whitewater Historical Society once again accepting brick orders
The Whitewater Historical Society has completed the first round of its “Buy a Brick” campaign to raise funds to give the historic train depot in Cravath Lakefront Park a facelift with much success. Bricks previously ordered by Whitewater area residents in support of the depot restoration project were recently laid […]
On to state… again!
Big Foot boys secure another title after beating out Freedom Friday in the battle of the WIAA Division 4 state semifinal contest at West Bend High School. With the 45-22 win, the team will make its third trip to Camp Randall Thursday. (Photo by Dave Baker)
Walworth County fetes Maass as Officer of the Year
The Walworth County Fire Chief’s Association recently honored East Troy’s Rescue Captain for his 30 years of service. Captain Dick Maass was named 2012 EMS Officer of the Year at the annual awards ceremony for Mutual Aid Box Alarm System Division 103, Walworth County’s Fire Chiefs Association, held Oct. 7 […]
Jury trial set for Whitewater man in sexual assault case
By Vicky Wedig Staff Writer A jury trial is scheduled for Feb. 11 and 12 for a Whitewater man charged with sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl. Matthew W. VanderPluym, 18, appeared in court in custody Oct. 19 for a status conference in the case in which he is charged with […]
Chiefs ready for the ‘big stage’
“You will see some talent in this game…It will be a great one to watch. Cinderella versus Big Foot.”- Big Foot coach Rodney Wedig By Dan Truttschel Correspondent As the 2012 season rolled along, it became abundantly clear that Big Foot senior Mason Dixon is one of the state’s […]
Fort HealthCare to host Diabetes Day walk
Fort HealthCare is hosting an indoor Diabetes Walk on Monday, Nov. 14 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Fort Memorial Hospital, 611 Sherman Ave. East, Fort Atkinson. Walkers should use the main entrance on Armenia Street, where the revolving doors are located. The event his being held in honor of Diabetes […]
East Troy High School players bringing ‘M*A*S*H’ to town
By Vanessa Lenz SLN Staff Something unexpected happened when the East Troy High School Drama Club began preparing for its upcoming production of “M*A*S*H,” which is based on the book that inspired the movie and hit television show. Co-director Debra Williamson said the play, which is set for Nov. […]
Elkhorn girls send swimmers to state meet
By Laura Humphrey Sports Correspondent It’s back to state for Elkhorn’s girls swim team. The Lady Elks finished fifth as a team at the sectional meet Saturday, with seven girls qualifying to compete at this Friday’s WIAA state meet in three individual events and two relays. “We had a great […]
