Heavy Hitter gets some serious air while jumping over a line of cars on the track at the Walworth County Fairgrounds July 8 during the Elkhorn Summer Nationals Monster Truck Showdown. The fairgrounds and 2Xtreme Racing sponsored the one-day event, which also included quad wars featuring ATVs. (Dave Dresdow photo)
Author: Heather Ruenz
In the palm of her hand
Relay for Life Honorary Survivor loses hand, gains appreciation By Heather Ruenz SLN staff Candice Larson said her pinky finger on her left hand had always given her trouble and now she’s thankful it did because the decision to eventually have it removed likely saved her life. “The finger was […]
City to stay with current building inspector
Proposal received shows switch would result in higher cost By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted against a proposal for building inspector services from SAFEbuilt in a special meeting Monday night. Aldermen had previously reviewed possibilities to change which company provides building inspector services for the […]
Service with a smile
Lion Ray and Lion Baj, along with Mannat Toor, are all smiles while helping out with beverages at the Williams Bay Lions Club’s Pancake Breakfast July 1 at Edgewater Park. The event also featured Barrett Memorial Library’s book and basket sale. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)
Ribfest returns for second year this weekend
By Ryan Spoehr SLN staff After an overwhelming turnout of tens of thousands people attending the inaugural Elkhorn Ribfest last year, organizers are firing up the smokers for a second go at it. “Everyone loves barbecue. We brought in many barbecue companies from all over the country last year. We […]
Judge denies furlough for man charged in drug death
By Heather Ruenz SLN staff A man charged with homicide for supplying the heroin that caused the overdose death of a man in Elkhorn will not be allowed to leave jail for the birth of his child, a judge ruled recently. Jason A. Wedell, 34, appeared in court, in custody […]
Walworth man gets 15 years behind bars
By Jason Arndt SLN staff Despite claims of self-defense and having an alcohol problem, a 42-year-old Walworth man convicted of trying to kill his adult son was sentenced to 15 years behind bars on June 28, 10 years more than what the defense requested. Gabino Dominguez Gonzalez, who was found […]
Woman dies after being struck by vehicle
By Heather Ruenz SLN staff A Delavan woman died after being struck by a vehicle at Jones Travel, Inc. late last month, according to a crash report obtained from the Elkhorn Police Department. Norma Joy Seward, 73, was killed after being hit by a personal vehicle while walking in the […]
St. John’s of Elkhorn offering VBS, pool party
St. John’s Church, 104 S. Broad St., Elkhorn, will offer Vacation Bible School July 10 through 14 for kids 4 years old up to those who have completed sixth grade. The evening program will begin with a free family dinner from 5:30 to 6 p.m. followed by a lesson, songs, […]
American classic
This John Deere tractor makes its way through Sharon during the July 4 parade, which kicked off the daylong celebration that included a party at Goodland Memorial Park with food, drinks and kids games, followed by a fireworks show at dusk. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)
