Vehicle was scheduled to be replaced in 2017 and money had already been set aside; committee votes in favor of sending topic to full council for discussion By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff The City of Elkhorn Finance and Judicial Committee voted in favor of sending discussion on the possibility […]
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East Troy’s Tennis team hits the court
Coach says depth of talent team’s biggest advantage By Dan Truttschel Correspondent The goals never change for the East Troy High School boys tennis team. First on the list is win the Rock Valley Conference title – and if that can’t happen, the focus turns to seeing how many individuals […]
City looks to add-on to Koopman Lane utilities building
Architectural agreement for Koopman Lane addition approved by committee 3-0; utilities director said addition greatly needed By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff The City of Elkhorn Finance and Judicial Committee voted in favor of an architectural agreement with Angus-Young and Associates for the addition to the City of Elkhorn Utilities building […]
Racially charged comments spur media frenzy
Administrators working together to identify group of girls; Beloit coach doesn’t view incident as reflection on Elkhorn By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff After a group of young students made some racially charged comments at an Elkhorn girls soccer match on April 7, administrators from both Elkhorn and Beloit Memorial schools […]
SLN PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Illinois native Smith-Traore still ascending on national level
Whitewater junior has been coveted since freshman year By Tim Wester Sports Correspondent There may not be a more imposing presence in Wisconsin high school girls basketball than Whitewater High’s Myriama Smith-Traore. Just ask the rest of the state. The 6’2 junior forward, who was named the Southern Lakes […]
UPDATE: Fans’ racist comments spur controversy
Beloit Memorial soccer coach said actions of few certainly don’t reflect on the Elkhorn community By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff Racist comments made by some Elkhorn fans at Thursday night’s girls soccer matchup with Beloit Memorial has spurred controversy that’s now making news throughout the region. In an email to […]
Pruessing to take over as District 9 supervisor
By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff According to election results available online Tuesday night at co.walworth.wi.us, Susan Pruessing will be taking over the District 9 Supervisor seat on the Walworth County Board. Pruessing opposed incumbent Richard Brandl in the election and garnered more than 700 votes more than Brandl Tuesday. In […]
Former mayor to resume seat at head of council
By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff According to results posted Tuesday night to co.walworth.wi.us, Howie Reynolds will be dropping the “former” from his title and taking up his seat at the head of the council once again. Reynolds ousted incumbent Mayor Brian Olson by 67 votes in Tuesday’s election. In the […]
Update: Whitewater man facing numerous drug charges
Man was allegedly running marijuana operation out of Whitewater apartment By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff A 22-year old Whitewater man is facing multiple drug-related charges after a traffic stop in East Troy on March 11. Cody A. Arn, 212 W. Whitewater St., Unit 2, Whitewater, was charged in Walworth County […]
Pursuit of suicidal man called off at state line
By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff Lake Geneva Police pursuing a 19-year-old man ended their pursuit at the state line Thursday afternoon, according to communications heard over the police scanner. According to the scanner, the man’s girlfriend told police he was suicidal, had stated his intended method was suicide by police […]
