At the Easter Egg Hunt at Duck Pond on March 31, an annual event sponsored by the Big Foot Recreation District, Fontana Fire Chief Wolfgang Nitsch (left) grabs a picture of the Easter Bunny while Captain Kyle Ketterhagen holds the door. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)
Author: Heather Ruenz
Project documenting Elkhorn history
It will feature voice recordings for searchable catalog By Heather Ruenz SLN staff The motive behind a new endeavor is clear: document Elkhorn history through the voices of local people and create what will eventually be a searchable database. Spearheaded by Chad Robinson, adult services librarian at Matheson Memorial Library, […]
Agape House 5K to raise awareness of child abuse prevention
Agape House is hosting its annual 5K Run Walk Stroll during National Child Abuse Prevention month. Individuals, families, and groups of all sizes are invited to participate in the event Saturday, April 28. The pre-registration reduced fee is $20 through April 9; afterwards it increases to $30 with no guarantee […]
Homeless man allegedly robbed Elkhorn store
An initial appearance was scheduled to resume April 2 for a homeless man living in Elkhorn charged with breaking into a downtown consignment shop and stealing clothes. Patrick J. Christensen, 50, was charged March 26 in Walworth County Circuit Court with robbery with the use of force, burglary of a […]
In this week’s Times/Reporter…
• The Walworth Village Board welcomes a new trustee following this week’s election; • See photos from area Easter egg hunts; • Read a preview about the Agape House’s annual 5K run/walk. Note the deadline for the reduced pre-registration fee is April 9; • See the recap about Williams Bay […]
In this week’s Independent…
• The City of Elkhorn Common Council revisits and ultimately approves engaging a planner for Babe Mann Park after hearing a recap of points discussed in a recent committee meeting; • An endeavor between Matheson Memorial Library and the Walworth County Historical Society aims to preserve Elkhorn history through the […]
Students spend a week spreading kindness
Activities revolve around spring, anti-bullying theme By Penny Gruetzmacher Correspondent Students and staff at Walworth Grade School had a flurry of activities during Kindness and Anti-Bullying Week, March 12 through 16. The theme was: Celebrate Spring by Stopping Bullying. The week began with a kick off assembly that included a […]
Coach sees positive outcomes for Chiefs softball team
By Dan Truttschel Sports correspondent It’s not going to happen overnight, but new Big Foot softball coach Troy Hummel is focused on changing the culture around his program. And while it’s still early he sees the potential in place to do just that. Big Foot returns eight girls with previous […]
EAHS student a National Merit finalist
Logan Radlein ‘self-motivated and driven’ his mom says By Heather Ruenz SLN staff Elkhorn Area High School senior Logan Radlein is humble about his many accomplishments in high school thus far, including the most recent feather in his cap – being named a finalist for a National Merit Scholarship. “I […]
Newcomer elected to Walworth Village Board
A contested race on today’s ballot for three Village of Walworth trustee seats featured five candidates. Incumbents Randy Maynard and LeRoy Nordmeyer retained their seats and will be joined by challenger Louise Czaja. According to unofficial results, vote totals are as follows: Nordmeyer, 293 votes; Maynard, 272; Czaja, 257; challenger […]
