Big Foot High School classes will resume as normal tomorrow morning after a search by various local agencies found no explosive devices, according to a press release from the school. Students were released early Tuesday from Big Foot Union High School after the school was informed of an in-house […]
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Sailing to the top
East Troy native named Yachtswoman of the Year Stephanie Roble, has been named the 2014 Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year. A first-time shortlisted nominee, she was recognized by the selection panel for her versatility; her accomplishments as a skipper and as a crew; and her competitive successes on a variety […]
Ice break
Jenna Odhner, of New Hampshire, takes a rest while perched on her snow carving during the 20th anniversary U.S. National Snow Sculpting Competition in Lake Geneva on Friday. Odhner and her father, Jeff Odhner, are the only team with two members instead of three. The Lake Geneva event was the […]
An inspiring finish
Robotics and Engineering Club advances to state tournament By Tracy Ouellette Editor The East Troy Robotics and Engineering Club brought home the Inspire Award from the FIRST FTC Wisconsin Qualifying tournament in Madison Sunday and advanced to the state tournament. Eighth-grader Joey Finch, sophomore Meghan Griffin, freshman Nik Prusinski and […]
Ice party gone WILD!
Lilly Bestul, from Janesville, takes on poultry bowling, slinging a Cornish game hen at the pins down the ice during the Jan. 24 Ice Party Gone Wild fundraiser for the Fontana Fire and Rescue Department. Chief Wolfgang Nitsch said they anticipate to have raised more money this year than ever […]
All moved in
Chloe Schultz (from left), Arabella Gesselle, Sondra Gesselle and Dawson Schultz play with puppets in the new children’s section during the Walworth Memorial Library’s grand opening celebration Jan. 24 at its new 525 Kenosha St. home. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)
In the shop
Kunes Chevrolet donates tire balancer and mounter By Kellen Olshefski Editor A recent donation from Elkhorn’s Kunes Chevrolet dealership helped the Elkhorn Area High School’s automotive technology department get back on its feet. The dealership recently donated a fully-functioning tire-balancer and mounter for students to use in learning and practicing […]
Whitewater home destroyed by fire
The Whitewater Fire Department was called to 267 S. Cottage St. for a structure fire just before 9 a.m. this morning for what eventually turned into a seven-alarm fire, according to comments posted on the Walworth County Fire/EMS Scanner Facebook page. No one was home at the time of the fire, according […]
Whitewater police investigate bank robbery
On Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 4:43 p.m., City of Whitewater police officers responded to a robbery at Fort Community Credit Union, 203 E. Milwaukee St. in Whitewater. The suspect robbed the bank of an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect was carrying a black attaché type bag. The suspect implied […]
Local boys Romo, Frederick both had standout NFL seasons
Packers knock off Cowboys, advance to NFC title game By Mike Ramczyk Editor Dallas Cowboys quarterback and Burlington native Tony Romo did just about everything he could to will his team to victory Sunday at Lambeau Field. Unfortunately for the Cowboys, Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers did a little more, […]
