The Elkhorn Fund, a component of the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, Inc., is now accepting grant applications from the following: Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations that provide direct service to the Elkhorn community; Schools in the Elkhorn School District to support classroom programs or projects, and; Local government entities providing charitable […]
Month: August 2017
Walworth resident to present at Quilt Expo
The upcoming Quilt Expo in Madison, taking place Sept. 7-9, will feature a session led by a local resident renowned for her quilting and sewing expertise. Barbara Peterson, of Walworth, will lead a lecture titled “English Paper Piecing – Hexagons” at the expo. Hundreds of lectures, workshops and presentations at […]
Elks kickers reload after state run
By Chris Bennett Sports correspondent Three starters are missing from an Elkhorn soccer team that, last season, made the school’s first appearance in the WIAA Division 2 title game. The Elks got routed by Whitefish Bay 4-0 in last season’s Division 2 title game, and finished second in the […]
Strong fourth quarter leads to opening season win for Chiefs
By Dan Truttschel Sports correspondent The Big Foot and Brodhead football teams have played some classic Rock Valley Conference and postseason contests through the years. And through a half of the Aug. 18 season opener, it looked like the two were on a collision course for another classic […]
County owned properties for sale
Walworth County Treasurer Valerie Etzel recently announced the sale of county-owned properties. Sealed bids are invited and will be accepted by the Walworth County Treasurer’s Office, 100 W. Walworth, Room 103, PO Box 1001, Elkhorn, WI 53121, until 10 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 29. For a complete property listing and bidding […]
Daddy Maxwell’s part of the community
‘Nobody should be alone or eat alone’ By Heather Ruenz SLN staff For Janette Maxwell, owner of Daddy Maxwell’s in Williams Bay, the key to running a successful business in a small town is simple. “Being part of the community is big. If we hear of something that’s needed we […]
MARIANN E. STEWART
Mariann E. Stewart, 100, passed away Aug. 25, 2017, at Vintage on the Ponds, where she had been a resident for six years. She was born Jan. 19, 1917, to John and Caroline (Britt) Brocker at the Delavan Sanatorium. After graduating from Delavan High School in 1934, Mariann was a […]
A glimpse of the eclipse
Outside Matheson Memorial Library, people gather – some sharing the required glasses for safety – to try and get a glimpse of the solar eclipse mid-day Aug. 21. The library held a program the previous week, presented by Ed Sadler and Frank Mills, of Yerkes Observatory, that included history on […]
RHONDA L. HEGEMANN
Rhonda Lee (Mattke) Hegemann, 55, of Burlington, died Aug. 23, 2017, at East Troy Manor. Funeral services will be at St. Peters Church in Waterford Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Visitation will begin at 3:30 p.m. Monroe Funeral Home in Delavan is assisting the family.
Roun’da Manure Tour
Two women ride amongst cornfields and farms on Salt Box Road outside of Sharon during the Roun’da Manure Bicycle Tour Aug. 19. A group of local volunteers gives bicyclists nourishment before they take off on one of four routes: (not listed in order) Tonya Muraski, Jennifer Wilson, Mike Bimrose, Kay […]
