By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted 6-0 in favor of approving a task order for the replacement of the Getzen Street water main at its July 6 meeting. At the meeting, Utility Director John Murphy said the city had been waiting to replace the water […]
Month: July 2021
ROBERT G. INGERSOLL
Robert G. Ingersoll, 81, of East Troy, passed peacefully July 17, 2021, surrounded by his family. Bob and his brother Dan were born and raised by Clark and Donna (Sternike) Ingersoll in New London. There he graduated from high school and went on to serve in the U.S. Army. Soon […]
LEROY MACHNIK
Leroy “Roy” L. Machnik, 82, of Delavan, passed away on July 13, 2021, at Delavan Health Services. He was born in Milwaukee on Aug. 30, 1938, to Louis and Estelle (Disney) Machnik. Roy proudly served in the U.S. Army. He worked for many years as a bartender at the […]
HUGH DAHL
Hugh Gene Dahl, 88, of Delavan, passed away on July 13, 2021, at Mercyhealth Hospital in Janesville. He was born in Columbus, on Jan. 18, 1933, to Herman and Ruby (Griffin) Dahl. Hugh proudly served in the U.S. Marines. He was a postman in Delavan for many years. Hugh […]
Cruisin’ at the park
The Cruisin’ Car Show at Phoenix Park featured hot rods, food, drinks, live entertainment and more. In between wandering throughout the park to get a close up look at the classic vehicles on site, many guests spent time showing off their dance moves to music by the Dirty Fishnet Stockings. […]
‘Hard to fill’ positions a challenge
WUSD officials consider sweeteners to encourage applicants By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Labor-related challenges have impacted the Whitewater Unified School District as officials are considering added incentives to hopefully increase the applicant pool for positions that have drawn few candidates. Superintendent Caroline Pate-Hefty discussed with the School Board some of the […]
Balancing act
The Southern Wakes United Water Ski Show Team performs on Elkhorn Lake in Babe Mann Park at a recent show. Upcoming shows include: Lauderdale Landing – Friday, July 23, at 6 p.m.; Scenic Ridge Campground on Whitewater Lake – July 31, at 7 p.m.; and Elkhorn Lake in Babe Mann […]
Federal officials declare area drought disaster
Local farmers are now eligible for assistance By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The United States Department of Agriculture designated three southeast Wisconsin counties as primary natural disaster areas because of persistent drought conditions. USDA Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack informed Gov. Tony Evers of the disaster declaration in late June. It […]
Elkhorn, WCHS to share generator costs
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted in favor of creating a memorandum of understanding for the shared use of the city’s generator between the Walworth County Historical Society and the Elkhorn Area Fire Department. City Administrator Jim Heilman said at Monday’s meeting while the city […]
Elkhorn man killed in gas station ambush
Undercover investigator eventually kills suspect SLN staff Updated to include the identity of Anthony Griger, the 22-year-old victim from Elkhorn. Tragedy struck twice at two separate Racine County gas stations Tuesday morning, leaving two people dead, and an undercover Sheriff’s official hospitalized with injuries. Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling, in […]
