Author: Jason Arndt
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WIAA SECTIONAL TRACK: Four event winners, multiple state qualifiers
As the Wilmot Union High School boys dominated relay events, Westosha Central flourished in the field at Thursday’s WIAA Division 1 sectional in Stoughton, where 13 students from both schools qualified for the state meet in La Crosse next weekend. The Panthers, who qualified four relay teams, garnered a sectional title winner in the 1,600-meter…
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Antioch to host wizard-themed event
Antioch’s Wizard Weekend will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 17, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 18, in downtown Antioch. Attendees will celebrate all things magical during the event. People can bring their wands, owls and dress up for this event. There will also be a…
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PASS THE CROWN
Miss Antioch for 2016 Melissa Nettgen, 20, places the royal crown upon the head of Jessica Lamberty, 17, who was selected to be Miss Antioch for 2017, as 2016 Junior Miss Antioch Noelle Roskopf, 16, looks on during the annual pageant held at the Antioch Community High School, 1133 Main St., on Saturday, May 20.…
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Wheatland seeking needs analysis for future fire station
By Jason Arndt Editor The Town of Wheatland Volunteer Fire Department plans to seek insight from at least three design firms to address its outdated Geneva Road facility after meeting with the Wheatland Town Board Monday at the fire station. Although plans are in its preliminary stages, Fire Chief Lou Denko conveyed several options to…
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SOFTBALL: Wilmot snags 11th straight win
By Jason Arndt Editor Since May 3, the Wilmot Union High School softball team has produced 11 consecutive wins, but the Panthers’ appearance in Poynette three days later intensified the squad’s scorching stretch. “That weekend we went to Poynette really defined us as a team,” Panthers’ coach Jennifer Jacobson said. “Beating SPASH gave us the…
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Mattek honored for years of service
Salem Lakes swears in new members By Jason Arndt Editor For more than two decades, Jeffrey Mattek has served Village of Salem Lakes Fire and Rescue in several capacities, but his tenure ended at the May 18 swearing-in and pinning ceremony. Mattek, who retired after 23 years, received a standing ovation from those in attendance.…
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SLC TRACK: A Falcon girls four-peat
School records broken Sparked by seniors Madi Hansen and Amanda Sabourin, the Westosha Central High School girls track squad notched its fourth consecutive Southern Lakes Conference title Tuesday in Burlington. Hansen, a pole vaulter, not only matched her personal record of 11-feet, the score also tied the SLC meet record. For Sabourin, she added her…
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Antioch man dies in crash involving Central school bus
Three students suffer minor injuries, school said By Jason Arndt Editor An Illinois man is dead and three Westosha Central High School students inside a school bus suffered minor injuries after a Friday morning crash in the 24500 block of Wilmot Road. The crash happened when the bus carrying 19 children stopped to pick up…
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BASEBALL ROUNDUP: Falcons’ Salerno two-hits Delavan-Darien
Westosha’s Anderson starts Comet sweep By Jason Arndt Editor Behind the sophomore pitching duo of Dylan Anderson and Alex Salerno, Westosha Central swept visiting Delavan-Darien in a Southern Lakes Conference doubleheader May 11. After Anderson, who helped the Falcons win the first game 7-2, Salerno capped off the doubleheader with a 4-0 shutout. Falcons coach…
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Lakewood to go Lake to Lake
Annual 5K run set for June 3 By Jason Arndt Editor In the last five years, Lakewood School has sought to bring the community together for its annual 5K run, which has changed themes to offer a fresh perspective for participants. This year, the annual 5K run plans to go Lake to Lake, extending from…