Contract would create more permanent home for team, open doors to grant opportunities By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff In the spirit of working together, the City of Elkhorn Common Council voted last week in favor of directing staff to draft a multi-year contract that would allow the Lauderdale Aqua Skiers […]
Elkhorn
News from the Elkhorn area
City forced to put utilities expansion on hold
Changes with Safe Drinking Water Loan will not affect construction of Northeast Water Treatment Plant By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff A slight hiccup in the DNR’s Safe Drinking Water Loan process has the City of Elkhorn making some slight changes to help move along an offsite project tied to the […]
Elkhorn native crowned Miss Wood Violet
Title secures her spot at Miss Wisconsin pageant in June By Jennifer Eisenbart SLN Staff For Elkhorn native Malainey Myrin, Sunday’s effort at the first-ever Miss Wisconsin Sweeps pageant was her last chance of the year. “I really just wanted another shot at state this year,” Myrin said, who graduated […]
Council sets $75 fee for beekeeping permits
Additional charge would be incurred for any future inspections By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted in favor of setting a $75 fee for beekeeping permit applications at its meeting Monday night. City Clerk Cairie Virrueta said Monday night while the ordinance stated a fee […]
Former mayor to resume seat at head of council
By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff According to results posted Tuesday night to co.walworth.wi.us, Howie Reynolds will be dropping the “former” from his title and taking up his seat at the head of the council once again. Reynolds ousted incumbent Mayor Brian Olson by 67 votes in Tuesday’s election. In the […]
Police, former employees support DA’s opponent for judge
Necci touted as conservative for non-partisan seat By Vicky Wedig SLN Staff Partisanship, endorsements and the job performance of the district attorney have come in to play in the race for Walworth County Circuit Court judge. Vying for the seat to replace outgoing Judge James Carlson, who’s presided for 37 […]
Mayors past and present vie for seat
By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff With the April 5 election less than a week away, one thing is clear; Elkhorn’s next mayor will be someone who’s held the seat before. Mayor Brian Olson and former Mayor Howie Reynolds triumphed over Alderman Tom Myrin in the February primary and the pair […]
Two seek election to city’s District 4 seat
By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff In the only other contested race for City of Elkhorn Aldermanic seats, incumbent Scott McClory and political newcomer Gonzalo Vega will be facing off for the city’s District 4 seat on the City of Elkhorn Common Council. Staff at the Elkhorn Independent spoke with candidates […]
City looking into signage for Geneva Street businesses
By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff City of Elkhorn staff is looking into signage for businesses off of Elkhorn’s East Geneva Street disadvantaged by the construction paired with the Highway 12 and Highway NN interchange project. With turn lanes and entrances to businesses being unclear because of the construction, the topic […]
Update: Whitewater man facing numerous drug charges
Man was allegedly running marijuana operation out of Whitewater apartment By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff A 22-year old Whitewater man is facing multiple drug-related charges after a traffic stop in East Troy on March 11. Cody A. Arn, 212 W. Whitewater St., Unit 2, Whitewater, was charged in Walworth County […]
