John Murphy, Utilities Director for the City of Elkhorn, has been elected to the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of Municipal Electric Utilities of Wisconsin. He was elected to the post of first vice president at the trade association’s Annual Conference May 18. His one-year term will conclude […]
Author: Heather Ruenz
Sharon market kicks off second season
Early offerings include jams, honey, spices and more By Heather Ruenz SLN staff Though it’s early in the season for fresh produce, there were still plenty of items available at the Sharon Farmers Market, which opened for its second season June 15. After several ideas were bounced around among economic […]
Copper Square apartment project in Elkhorn flounders
Council approves 72 units; owner claims project won’t be feasible at less than 108 By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted unanimously in favor of approving a planned unit development overlay and general development plan for a 72-unit apartment project at the corner of West Market […]
Night Under The Lights
At Night Under The Lights, an Elkhorn Recreation-sponsored event held June 8 at Harris Park, Vicky Lange (above) hopes to win a raffle prize. Felix Werblow (left) launches the ball while pitching for the Eye Physicians and Surgeons team. The event allows area baseball and softball players to take the […]
Music by the Lake to feature LGSO
Orchestra to host Lakeside Matinee and fundraiser Sunday The Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra returns to Music by the Lake to present an afternoon of movie music for the entire family at 4 p.m., Sunday, June 24. Listen as the orchestra performs the scores to well-known films, such as “Pirates of […]
Tree House to host annual golf tournament
The Tree House Child and Family Center will host its eighth annual Chip in Fore Kids golf outing on June 25 at the Evergreen Golf Course in Elkhorn. The tournament will be in a four-person scramble format. Tournament day check-in begins at 11:30 a.m. and tee time is at 1 p.m. […]
Fontana man allegedly held knife to man’s neck
A Fontana man was scheduled to appear in court today on charges of holding a knife to a man’s throat in a home where the man was staying. Marc A. Fiorillo, 23, was charged June 14 in Walworth County Circuit Court with attempted armed robbery with the threat of force, […]
In this week’s Times/Reporter…
The June 22 issue of the Times/Reporter includes the following: • A recap on opening night of this year’s Sharon Farmers Market, June 15, including this season’s outlook, what types of vendors are still being sought and see several photos from the first event of 2018; • In court news, […]
In this week’s Independent…
The June 21 issue of the Elkhorn Independent includes coverage of the following: • The June 18 City of Elkhorn Council meeting, at which the council followed a recommendation by the Plan Commission and voted in favor of approving a planned unit development overlay and general development plan for a […]
Their hearts grow bigger every day
Family of adopted boy this year’s benefit recipient By Heather Ruenz SLN staff Brandon and Hiedi Kadlec opened their hearts when they decided to become adoptive parents and they opened them even further when they agreed to take in a baby with a rare heart condition. “There were certain […]
