Tibbets Elementary School class takes four-rule pledge By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer As part of the virtual Olweus Bullying Prevention Program’s national kickoff event Oct. 27, it was announced that a video submitted by a class at Tibbets Elementary School. School counselor Cory Sotala and her students that won the […]

By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer The ballots have been counted and local voters supported both questions relative to an Elkhorn Area School District referendum: $22.9 million for further improvements to the district and an additional $300,000 annually.       The $22.9 million, referred to as question one, is expected to have […]

High school to present production of Mary Chase’s Pullitzer Prize winning comedy Nov. 11 and 12 By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff Things are set to get whacky in a little more than a week when cast and crew members of Elkhorn Area High School’s production of “Harvey,” bring Elwood P. […]

School district looks to make further improvements to district By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff When residents turn out Tuesday to cast their vote for the next President of the United States, it won’t be the only decision they’ll be asked to make. Tuesday’s ballot will also feature a two-part referendum […]

By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff At its Oct. 24 meeting, the City of Elkhorn Municipal Services and Utilities Committee voted in favor of recommending the approval of the repair of roof drain leaks at the library. The committee voted in favor of the recommendation 2-1, with Alderman Michael Kluck and […]

By Vicky Wedig SLN Staff Walworth County has a new public defender to handle the cases of the county’s indigent who are charged with crimes. Michelle Anderson replaced Travis Schwantes, who transferred to the Milwaukee branch of the State Public Defenders Office after managing the Elkhorn office for four years. […]

Councilmembers name it as a priority at budget workshop Monday By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff At the City of Elkhorn Finance and Judicial Committee’s budget workshop Oct. 24, members of the full council agreed fire and EMS staffing should be a priority in the coming year’s budget. With City Administrator […]

Public budget hearing slated for Nov. 14 By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff The City of Elkhorn Common Council was presented with copies of City Administrator Sam Tapson’s transmittal letter and proposed 2017 budget at the Oct. 17 meeting. Tapson said councilmembers will meet for several budget sessions in the coming […]

Likely successor working as special prosecutor in DA’s office By Vicky Wedig SLN Staff District Attorney Dan Necci resigned from the Walworth County DA’s office before the end of his tenure, and his likely replacement has been appointed as a special prosecutor in the office. After deciding not to seek […]

State aid numbers released; taxpayers to see about 11 cent drop on this year’s mill rate despite potential passage of referendum By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff General state aid numbers from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction were released Oct. 15, as required by state statute, and according to officials […]