Though summer is winding down, there are still opportunities to get out to community events in the area. Below are two upcoming events in the area: The Village of Sharon will host the Stateline Playboys at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 16, downtown at Veterans Memorial Park. Attendees should bring lawn […]
Author: Heather Ruenz
Local woman charged with selling cocaine
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Aug. 15 for an Elkhorn woman charged with selling cocaine and running from police. Kristen L. Neumueller, 30, was charged July 31 in Walworth County Circuit Court with manufacturing or delivering heroin as a party to a crime and second and subsequent offense; obstructing […]
Kids from Wisconsin to perform Friday
The Rotary Club of Elkhorn will present the Kids from Wisconsin at 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 18, at Waterford Union High School. Because of repairs in the auditorium at Elkhorn Area High School, the performance will be held in Waterford. Tickets are available at Matheson Memorial Library, the Elkhorn Area […]
Historical Society to host lecture Thursday
The Walworth County Historical Society has been hosting programs this summer with its “Thursdays at Three” lecture series. The last lecture in the series, Aug. 17 at 3 p.m., will feature “Pull up a Chair… Let’s Take a Walk: Lake Geneva” with speaker Michael Rehberg at Heritage Hall, Elkhorn. Rehberg […]
Huber inmate allegedly intended to sell cocaine
A preliminary hearing was scheduled for Aug. 8 for a Milwaukee man suspected of dealing cocaine in Walworth County. Boston J. Hubbert, 34, was charged July 24 in Walworth County Circuit Court with possession with intent to deliver cocaine and felony bail jumping, both as a repeater. According to the […]
On the square
Manning the Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce tent at Corn & Brat Days Aug. 4 and 5 are: Heidi Lloyd (top, front row, from the left), Kym Parrilli, Kaela Frenzel, Grace Franz, Greyson Harwick, Sarah Franz, Eric Chmitt (back row), Cindy Smith, Chris Clapper, Brett Phillps and Jenna Gough. Members […]
Sentry store to close, owner confirms
By Ryan Spoehr SLN staff A liquidation sale sign went up in front of the Sentry store at 801 N. Wisconsin St. last week as well as a banner on the front window, thus marking the beginning of the end of a business that has been in Elkhorn for several […]
City to remedy ice build-up on Sunset Drive
Connection to residents’ sump pumps will discharge water into storm sewer By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted in favor of approving Siegler Grading and Excavating LLC for installation of a storm sewer drain on Sunset Drive at a cost of $7,400 at its Aug. 7 […]
Toe-tapping time
Earlier this season, The Matthew Wundrow Band add ambience to the Sharon Farmers Market from the front porch of Toynton Funeral Home. The market is held the first and third Friday of each month with the next event set for Aug. 18. For more information call (262) 581-3191. (Heather Ruenz […]
100 years and counting for area hospital
Two longtime employees of Lakeland Medical Center share their stories By Heather Ruenz SLN staff A hospital in Walworth County has been serving the greater community for 100 years. The former Lakeland Hospital, Elkhorn, was established in 1917. In 1995, it joined Aurora to become Aurora Lakeland Medical Center. Two […]
