By Chris Bennett Correspondent The Elkhorn Area High School soccer team played through a bit of a rollercoaster ride last week. In three games, the Elks outscored two of their opponents by a combined score of 14-1. The marquee game last week for the Elks was a showdown with heated […]
Sports & Other News
Chiefs show no mercy in 63-0 blowout
By Dan Truttschel Correspondent The last thing opponents of the Big Foot football team want to deal with another is another offensive weapon. But if last week’s rout at Beloit Turner is any indication, the Chiefs may just have another tool at their disposal. Senior quarterback Carter Hehr, who […]
Elkhorn runners make strides in Janesville
By Chris Bennett Correspondent Elkhorn raced Saturday in the Midwest Invitational hosted by Janesville Craig High School and run at Blackhawk Golf Course in Janesville. “Conditions were cold and windy,” coach Randi Wulf sid. “This is a huge meet, with about 2,400 total runners in all of the races.” Wulf […]
Golfers fail to defend conference crown
By Chris Bennett Correspondent The Elkhorn Area High School girls golf team struggled Sept. 18, finishing fifth of seven teams at the Southern Lakes Conference meet at Hawk’s View Golf Course in Lake Geneva. Union Grove won the conference title with a team score of 409 on the 18-hole course. […]
Fundraiser set for Sharon infant
Acting 4 Aspen/Raising 4 Rhizo Kids fundraiser will be Saturday, Oct. 6 at 5 p.m. at the Iron Horse Saloon, 124 North St., Sharon. The fundraiser aims to raise awareness for the genetic disease carried by children like 1-year-old Aspen Tofel of Sharon who is one of only 100 people […]
Deputies attacked by pit bulls during arrest
A Sugar Creek man was arrested last Saturday after his pit bulls attacked Walworth County Sheriffs deputies who were following up on a complaint from his neighbor. Charges including trespassing, battery to a peace officer, resisting arrest, failing to comply with an officer and disorderly conduct are pending for […]
A perfect day at the pumpkin patch
Four-year-old Nick Baca, of Chicago receives tractor driving lessons from his dad, Nick, during the Pearce’s Farm Stand annual Customer Appreciation weekend held Sept. 22-23. (photo by Penny Gruetzmacher) Fontana sibs Wylee, Tallory and Witney Workman, selected the perfect pumpkin to be used for decoration this fall. (photo by Penny Gruetzmacher) Twins […]
Banned herbicide continues damage to Evergreen’s trees
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent By virtue of its name, Elkhorn’s Evergreen Golf Club has long been noted for the variety of towering pines throughout its hundreds of acres of property. But many of the trees unintentionally came under threat within the past year as the grounds were treated for […]
Rare ‘Lincoln letter’ donated to East Troy Historical Society
The East Troy Area Historical Society continued its mission of collecting, preserving and sharing the rich history of the East Troy area recently by accepting a letter written in 1865 by a soldier in the Civil War. After having it in her possession for 70 years, Maxine McGuire of East […]
East Troy Railroad offers taste of a bygone era
In the early 20th century commuter trains offered lavish meals served on china atop white tablecloths. Service was impeccable and riders were treated to a culinary experience that rivaled the finest of restaurants. The East Troy Electric Railroad is bringing railroad dining back to its heyday with operation of the […]
