Brown returns to Elkhorn to fill some pretty big shoes By Dan Truttschel Correspondent It’s been 20 years since Jeff Brown helped the Elkhorn girls basketball team to a Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Division 2 state title as an assistant coach. Since then, Brown has had a three-year stint […]
Month: May 2017
East Troy to be part of statewide Open House on Saturday
For the second year in a row, East Troy will be participating in the statewide Downtown Open House from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. The community initiative has nearly doubled in size, featuring 150 unique venues in more than 20 communities for 2017. These venues, many of which […]
Kayaker drowns on Geneva Lake
A 22-year man drown and his companion was rescued Thursday evening when their kayaks overturned on Geneva Lake, according to the Lake Geneva Fire Department. The department was dispatched to the lake in an area just off shore of Covenant Harbor Bible Camp, 1724 W. Main St., at 6:27 p.m. […]
Man allegedly sexually assaulted daughter
By Vicky Wedig Staff writer An initial appearance was adjourned until May 4 for a West Bend man charged with sexually assaulting his daughter when the girl was between 2 and 10 years old in the Town of LaFayette. The man, 46, who is not being named here to protect […]
City denies resident’s ‘violation of civil rights’ claim of $50K
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A resident’s $50,000 claim against the City of Whitewater has been denied, following a vetting by several municipal officials and a formal vote by elected officials. In February, resident Ana Rodriguez filed an official notice of claim against the city, asserting she incurred a “violation of […]
City looks to repair streets
Staff researching how improvement program would affect taxpayers By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Municipal Services and Utilities Committee directed city staff to pull together information on what effect two levels of a street maintenance program would have on city taxpayers at its meeting last week. City Engineer […]
Community garden plots available
The University of Wisconsin-Extension has plots available to rent at the Walworth County Community Garden. Community gardens provide common ground for people to grow plants, build strong communities, and provide the space needed for a garden, according to the UW-Extension. Some benefits of gardening include raising fresh produce and saving […]
EAHS students excel in healthcare studies
Team raising money for international event in Orlando By Heather Ruenz Editor HOSA Future Health Professionals is an extra curricular for students interested in pursuing a career in the healthcare field. The local chapter at Elkhorn Area High School currently boasts 68 students and teacher Stephanie Steinke serves as the […]
JON LOGAN
Jon Logan, 58, veteran and longtime resident of Fort Bragg, Calif., died unexpectedly March 23, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Naples; his parents; and his children Scarlet Pena and Joseph Logan. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Stephen and William Logan, and his son, Jacob […]
Police have DNA of suspect but no match
By Vicky Wedig SLN Staff Police have the DNA of a man they believe damaged and tried to set fire to buildings in the Town of Lyons but no suspect. A warrant was issued Oct. 12 for the arrest of a John Doe with a specific DNA profile who is […]
