Carol Emmaline Siddons passed away March 8, 2018, at Ridgestone Assisted Living in Delavan. Carol was born on May 24, 1925, to Albert and Nora (Kobelman) Smith in the Town of Sugar Creek. Carol graduated from Elkhorn Area High School in 1943 and from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 1947 […]
Month: March 2018
ROBERT A. ZIMNY
Robert A. Zimny, 89, died Feb. 21, 2018. He worked for the Heil Co. in Milwaukee for 25 years. He then completed his college at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and taught sixth grade in the Mukwonago School District up until his retirement. He enjoyed preparing his wild game meals for […]
‘Service Above Self’ more than a motto
Walworth-Fontana Rotary helps people locally and beyond By Heather Ruenz SLN staff Most people have likely heard about the Walworth-Fontana Rotary Club, from fundraisers it hosts to the scholarships it provides but what may not be commonly known is what the draw is for members. A few officers of […]
Lady Chiefs seniors leave their mark
Winning regional title at home highlight of season, coach says By Dan Truttschel Sports correspondent Trailing by just three points at 13-10 in the Division 3 sectional semifinal, the Big Foot girls basketball team was right where it needed to be. Unfortunately for the Chiefs, that didn’t last. Lakeside Lutheran […]
Big Foot boys look to build on improvements
By Dan Truttschel Sports correspondent The victories didn’t come easy for the Big Foot boys basketball team this season, but the foundation has been set for continued improvement. Now the work begins. Big Foot closed its season last week with an 89-54 loss to Lake Mills in a Division 3 […]
Voters encouraged to register early for spring election
Village of East Troy residents are reminded they need to register to vote if they: Are a new resident; Have not voted in four years; Have changed their address within the village; and/or Have changed their name. Before March 14, voters may register by mail. After March 14, electors […]
Elkhorn’s Harris Park to get concession stand
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted unanimously in favor March 5 of approving the construction of a press box and concession stand at the Harris Park baseball fields. The approval was contingent on the City of Elkhorn Planning Commission approving the project at its meeting […]
Whitewater Bark Park to get new home
By Ryan Spoehr SLN STAFF A plan has been approved to relocate the Whitewater Bark Park. City officials said its location in a low-lying area has plagued the local dog park, which is at 933 Commercial Ave. “That property always has been really wet,” Parks and Recreation Director Eric Boettcher […]
Former tenant says issues not taken care of
Property management representative disputes some claims By Heather Ruenz SLN staff Unsafe and potential health concerns in his apartment in Sharon led William Schultz Jr. to contact those he thought would address the issues, but they weren’t taken care of. After striking out with the local manager, Schultz said he […]
Elkhorn man gets 15 years in overdose death
By Vicky Wedig SLN staff A Janesville man was sentenced Jan. 10 to 15 years in prison for the Jan. 6, 2017, overdose death of Mathew Brown in Elkhorn. Jason A. Wedell, 35, was convicted of supplying the heroin that caused Brown’s death. As part of a plea deal, Wedell […]
