By Dave Fidlin Correspondent As he resumes studying accounting this fall, Dong Hoon Lee’s life has seemingly returned to normal. But the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater sophomore is quick to point out his life has forever been changed because of an event he participated in this summer. Lee, a native of […]
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Trick or treat set
Trick-or-treat hours will be held in the Village of East Troy, Town of East Troy and Town of Troy on Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. First Congregational Church of East Troy, located on the corner of Clark and Union streets, will serve as a Halloween safe spot, […]
Golden Eagles in East Troy
Returning starter Vander Blue (left) and Davante Gardner of the Marquette University men’s basketball team run drills at East Troy High School last week. The Golden Eagles held practice in the high school gym on Oct. 19 and 20 while attending training camp in Elkhorn. The annual Big East coaches’ […]
Big Foot runners state bound
“Both are peaking at the right time.” – coach Tim Collins on sophomores Fletcher Strahan and Kathryn Colby By Dan Truttschel Correspondent All season, there have been signs the Big Foot boys and girls cross country teams are ready to take the next step in the programs’ development. So […]
Examining today’s recession and yesterday’s Depression
“‘Use it up. Make it do. Do without.’ Back then, it was a way of life.” By Doris Reinke Contributor It is referred to as a “recession” today. Back in the 1930s it was called the “Depression.” An old timer (and that expression means someone who is elderly […]
Woman hit by car suffers serious injuries
By Alexandrea Dahlstrom SLN Staff An Elkhorn woman who was hit by a car in Delavan three months ago returned home on Saturday. Shelly Mornard, 65, was crossing Borg Road on July 26 on her way to Kune’s Country Ford to pick up her car from work in the Shopko […]
Neglected Great Danes continuing to improve as investigation continues
By Alexandrea Dahlstrom SLN Staff Six emaciated Great Danes entered the Lakeland Animal Shelter on Sept. 22. According to shelter officials, the dogs were found running at large on Sheridan Springs Road in the Town of Lyons. A resident called the […]
Whitewater’s Harms heads to state for third straight year
By David Paulsen Correspondent After winning the WIAA Division 2 Whitewater sectional once again, junior Brett Harms heads to the 100th running of the WIAA State Boys Cross Country Championships for the third year in a row. Those championships will be held Saturday, Oct. 27, at The Ridges Golf Course […]
Railroad celebrates Halloween with Tracks & Treats
The East Troy Electric Railroad will host Tracks & Treats during Halloween weekend, a celebration of the hallowed holiday featuring costumed train operators, conductors and depot personal. Children visiting the railroad will also receive treats from their haunted hosts. The event will take place Saturday, Oct. 27 and Sunday, Oct. […]
Whippets’ soccer season ends with loss to Shorewood
By David Paulsen Correspondent After winning the regional championship, the Whitewater High School boys soccer team saw its season come to a disappointing end with a 5-1 loss to Shorewood Oct. 18. The Whippets, who were a No. 6 seed in the sectional, simply were unable to stay with the […]
