Top: Members of the Marine Corps League participate in Elkhorn’s Star Spangled Celebration, Friday, at Sunset Park while Tyler Bidlack (right) helps out at the FFA food stand. The event included a performance by the Holton Band, a variety of food and treats from local vendors, kids activities and fireworks. (Dave […]
Author: Heather Ruenz
Community mourns death of local teen
Jake Sherwin remembered for touching many lives By Heather Ruenz SLN staff The Walworth community is dealing with a devastating loss following a crash early Sunday morning that took the life of a local teen. Jacob “Jake” Sherwin, 19, of Walworth, died in a one-vehicle crash in the Town of […]
Rounding ‘em up
At the Prairie Street Round-Up, June 24 at Grace Evangelical Free Church in Walworth Cash Kubinski (above) of Lake Geneva, poses as a cowboy; Asher Gerblick, of Whitewater, takes a ride down the bounce house slide; . The family friendly event featured a variety of food for sale, games, an […]
A ‘Klassic’ time
Top: Sage Babcock (from the left), Kade Vance and Delores Billings volunteer at this year’s Kade’s Klassic, held June 25 at Evergreen Golf Club. The fundraiser is named after Vance and now includes the Sue Babcock Memorial Run/Walk. Sage and Delores are Sue’s daughter and mother, respectively. Above: Emmett Babcock, […]
Summer Solstice
Pete and Beverly Novak finish the walk portion of the 4th Annual Summer Solstice 5K, held June 20 at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in Walworth. About 70 people participated in the event, which ended with food, refreshments and socializing. It supports local youth sports clubs and the recreation district. (Penny […]
Fun run
United Way of Walworth County hosted a 5K run/walk and 1-mile fun run at Babe Mann Park June 17. Above: Ava Johnson and Zach Johnson have fun competing. Right: Jean Henderson and Joan Davis run to the finish line as a team. This year’s theme is “be the change” and […]
Fly-in, drive-in fun
At the annual Fly-in/Drive-in pancake breakfast at Big Foot Airfield June 25, Rick and Debbie Novak, of Walworth, look at planes with their grandchildren, Peyton Novak, 7, and her brother, Beckett, 2 1/2 (top); the Micek family – Alan, Katie and their children, Kallan, 3, and Livia, 1 1/2, of […]
Elks host open house
At an open house event June 25 at the recreation center in Sunset Park, Elks Lodge representatives share information in an effort to generate interest in the plan to reopen the recently closed Walworth Lakeland Elks Lodge under the new name, Elkhorn Elks Lodge #2201. Top: Elks representatives stand by […]
Sharon School gets Buddy Bench
It’s in memory of Claudette Lee, a longtime school aide Sharon Community School has a new addition to its primary playground, a Buddy Bench in memory of Claudette Lee. “Lee was a dedicated aide at the Sharon Community School for 21 years,” according to Lillian Henderson, district administrator. Henderson said […]
Special celebration
Terra Yard Creations, on Highway 67 south of Elkhorn, celebrated its one-year anniversary June 17 with free, grilled food, beverages, music and kids activities. The Elkhorn store is owned by Ryan and Jen Hanson and features a variety of items for yards and gardens including birdbaths and whimsical décor. (Penny […]
