Delaying construction of field would bring cost down, allow city time to make sure space is suitable By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted March 21 in favor of holding off on the construction of the second field at Tasch Park this year. City of […]

By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted unanimously in favor of approving temporary alcohol licenses for three upcoming events at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, but not without asking some questions first. The three events licenses were approved March 21 include the demolition derby, May 20-21, […]

Walworth County Relay for Life brings home coveted award from Wisconsin conference By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff For Relay For Life of Walworth County, what was a day of learning, inspiration and sharing ideas at the 2016 Wisconsin Relay For Life Leadership Conference ended with a big surprise: winning the […]

Slight rate increase to account for added operating expenses with full season By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted in favor of an increased fee schedule for Sunset Pool’s 2016 season at a special council meeting March 14. Under the new fee schedule, the price […]

Company aims to maintain building, update interior for community use By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff Elkhorn’s historic Holton House is undergoing some minor renovations and the company in charge is looking for donations to help turn it into a facility to benefit the community. Emily Karls, marketing director for Wisconsin […]

By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff In a 6-0 vote Monday night the City of Elkhorn Common Council awarded a contract to Miron Construction Company for the construction of the city’s Northeast Water Treatment Plant. According to information provided in the council’s packet, Miron Construction Company, of Neenah, offered the second […]

By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted March 7 in favor of a motion to send out for quotes for flower arrangements to fulfill the city’s downtown beautification project. The project, spearheaded by the Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce and former Elkhorn Business Alliance, received […]

Man allegedly assaulted girl at Elkhorn residence on multiple occasions By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff A 32-year-old Elkhorn man pleaded not guilty during a preliminary hearing last week to Class A felony charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a child on multiple occasions. Simon E. Jeninga was charged Feb. 26 in […]

Council to discuss options for filling or redefining role in city government By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff Elkhorn Mayor Brian Olson announced Monday night that Public Works Manager Martin Nuss had resigned from his position. In his resignation letter, Nuss said he was moving on to other opportunities, according to […]

Friends of White River Park looking to engage Peter Scherrer Group for study of barn By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff The Friends of the White River Park is getting the ball rolling on the White River Park barn project with a little help from Walworth County. Walworth County Director of […]