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 […]
Author: Heather Ruenz
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Referendum projects in district on schedule
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent With the beginning of the 2017-18 school year just around the corner, the Elkhorn Area School District aims to have a large number of projects connected to last year’s $22.4 million referendum completed when students walk through the doors on Sept. 5. Elkhorn Area School District […]
Abbey’s Waterfront has fresh look, menu
The Abbey Resort, Fontana, has completed renovations to its Waterfront restaurant, including a new outdoor bar area featuring a waterfall and fire pit. The renovation also includes a refreshed outdoor patio and seating area overlooking Abbey Harbor, relocation of the hostess stand, new branding and a complete overhaul of the […]
Telephone scams reported in Walworth County
Caller posed as a Health and Human Services employee Walworth County residents should be on the lookout for a recent telephone scam that has targeted a number of area people, according to a press release from the Department of Health and Human Services. Elizabeth Aldred, director of HHS, said area […]
Summer program gets kids outdoors
Offers lessons, affordable ways to appreciate nature By Heather Ruenz SLN staff Marlene Hodek has been leading Outdoor Adventure in Elkhorn for 34 years and said the program’s goal has remained the same: show kids affordable outdoor activities available in the area. “Cliff Schiefelbein was the principal at the time. […]
Shooting contest
Rich Pizzuto and his daughter, Adriana, 9, from Bartlett, Ill., play a game at the 40th Annual Williams Bay Lions Club Corn & Brat Roast at Edgewater Park Aug. 12. The event featured food and drinks, games and activities, live music and fireworks. (Photo courtesy Heidi Schulz)
Welcoming heroes
Keith and Sandy Christman (above), of Lauderdale Lakes, wave flags and yell, “thank you” to disabled veterans on a bike ride with Project Hero Aug. 11 as they ride toward the Walworth County Fairgrounds in Elkhorn for a rest stop. A rider (left) gives a thumbs up and a smile […]
