More than 545,000 voters requested absentee ballots so far – including more than 392,000 in clerks’ offices – for the Nov. 6 General Election, according to the state Government Accountability Board. “It is clear absentee voting plays an important role in the election, with more than half a million people […]
Sports & Other News
Whitewater’s Harms places fifth at state
By David Paulsen Correspondent With sheer determination, Whitewater High School junior Brett Harms overcame a major physical obstacle to place fifth at the WIAA State Cross Country Championships held Saturday at The Ridges Golf Course in Wisconsin Rapids. Harms completed the 5,000-meter boys course in 16 minutes 5.32 seconds. Ryan […]
East Troy voters to weigh $17.2 million school referendum
By Vanessa Lenz SLN Staff While many voters will be hitting the polls Nov. 6 to have a say in the race for president and U.S. Senate, East Troy residents will also be making a big local decision. In addition to the highly contested national and statewide battles, the Nov. […]
Playoff perfection: Chiefs face undefeated Warriors in third postseason match
By Dan Truttschel Correspondent As the 2012 football season rolled along, everyone in the Big Foot camp seemed prepared for the Chiefs to compete in Division 3 for the second straight year. And why not? The Chiefs were ranked as high as third in that division all the way […]
Teaching tolerance
Students battle bullying, social fears at Challenge Day By Vanessa Lenz SLN Staff During the last half hour of East Troy High School’s Challenge Day session Oct. 18, about 100 teens exhibited a togetherness that has become a rarity in high school hallways. Forming small family groups, jocks paired up […]
UW-Whitewater scholarship to honor Aurora shooting victim
Friends and family members of John Larimer remember him as a smart, witty, driven individual destined to make a difference. “He had a phenomenal memory and broad understanding of everything he studied,” said Scott Larimer, John’s father. “I can only imagine what he could’ve accomplished.” Larimer, a 2008 University of […]
Village awards John’s Disposal trash, recycling contract
By Bob Peryea Correspondent After hashing out the decision over three meetings, the Walworth Village Board on Monday opted to contract a new service provider for its garbage disposal services. John’s Disposal of Whitewater was awarded a five-year contract to provide automated recycling and refuse service to the Village. John’s, […]
Serving through song: Four Seasons Chorus recognizes a need and responds
“A lot of our music is focused on reaching out and trying to take care of people – to be a gift to the world in need.” – Rachel West, director, Four Seasons Chorus By John Koski CORRESPONDENT When Four Seasons Chorus became aware of a growing need […]
Volleyball season comes to sudden end
By Dan Truttschel Correspondent With each passing week, the pressure for the Big Foot volleyball team to make a repeat-trip to the state tournament mounted. But as the regular season turned into the post-season, the Chiefs’ opponents also became a lot tougher to deal with. And that’s the situation Big […]
Elks third at SLC meet
By Jennifer Eisenbart Sports Editor According to Elkhorn head coach Jamie Richardson, the big deal wasn’t her girls’ performance Saturday at the Southern Lakes Conference meet. With the majority of the team set to taper now with sectionals and state ahead, the Elks were more than solid at the SLC […]
