Three months work release allowed, woman to pay back more than $60,000 in restitution By Kellen Olshefski Editor A Delavan woman found guilty of theft from Elkhorn Collision Center was sentenced to six months in the Walworth County Jail Sept. 3 and ordered to pay back her former employer the […]
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Fair-goers enjoy another day in paradise
Attendance up from last year’s Walworth County Fair, planning for next year already underway By Kellen Olshefski Editor Despite scorching heat over the entirety of the 2015 Walworth County Fair, attendance saw a slight upswing this year, something the fair’s new general manager is thrilled about. Attendance for the “Just […]
County looks to up the ante with transportation for senior and disabled citizens
By Kellen Olshefski Editor The Walworth County Transportation Coordinating Committee voted in favor of expanding some of the county’s transportation services for seniors and disabled residents Monday, opening up transportation services to social and recreational trips. With a little more money than anticipated left in the county’s transportation budget needed […]
Committee in favor of transportation budget
Budget includes funds for mobility manager, continuing current operations By Kellen Olshefski Editor The Walworth County Transportation Coordinating Committee voted in favor of a proposed budget for county transportation needs in 2016 at its meeting Monday afternoon. Walworth County Transportation Consultant Dave Lowe said Monday the budget information provided to […]
Delavan woman to be sentenced for theft
Woman found guilty of stealing from Elkhorn employer By Kellen Olshefski Editor A 45-year-old Delavan woman will appear before Walworth County Circuit Court Judge David Reddy at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday for charges of theft in a business setting. According to online court records, Dawn Kuehni, of 708 Rickords St., […]
Walworth County Fair in full swing
State’s largest county fair runs through Labor Day By Rumasa Noor Staff Writer The Labor Day weekend will mark the 166th anniversary of the Walworth County Fair. The fair will be celebrated from Sept. 2 through 7 on fairgrounds in Elkhorn, 411 E. Court St. The annual event provides entertainment […]
Council discusses future CIP
Tasch and Babe Mann parks among priorities for aldermen By Kellen Olshefski Editor In a Committee of the Whole meeting night, City of Elkhorn Councilmen hashed out what their priorities would be for capital improvement projects in the upcoming years. In a memo to councilmen, City Administrator Sam Tapson said […]
APFV to host annual walk/paddle Sunday
Proceeds to support association’s efforts The Association for the Prevention of Family Violence of Walworth County is hosting its third annual Victory Over Violence Walk/Paddle to End Abuse fundraiser this Sunday. The annual event is an athletic and fund-raising opportunity to support the Association for the Prevention of Family Violence […]
Library façade could cost city extra $14,000
Topic to be further fleshed out at committee level By Kellen Olshefski Editor In a special meeting Monday night, the City of Elkhorn Common Council saw the return of the library façade to the agenda, but this time concerning a slab etched with the library’s name. Ultimately, despite being […]
Work OK’d on retention pond
City to link Sunset Park retention pond to storm sewer system By Kellen Olshefski Editor Met by opposition from some alderman, the council voted 4-2 in favor of connecting the retention pond in Sunset Park to the city’s storm water sewer system at a cost of $24,000 at Monday’s meeting. […]