James L. Powers, 56, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends Sunday, March 6, 2016. He was a 30-year resident of Elkhorn. Jim was a gracious person with a great sense of humor who will be sadly missed. Jim appreciated all of the love, support and concern shown by […]
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Jackknifed truck slows morning commute
A semitrailer truck blocks the right southbound lane of Interstate 43 at the Highway 12 interchange in Elkhorn about 8 a.m. Tuesday morning. Traffic was flowing in the left lane. A late winter storm, which brought about three inches of snow to the area, made for slippery conditions Tuesday. (Photo […]
One dead following Wednesday night police shooting in East Troy
Deputy who fired weapon placed on administrative leave, two other suspects being held in Waukesha County By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff Walworth County Sheriff Kurt Picknell said in a press conference Thursday afternoon a 21-year-old man died following an officer-involved shooting in East Troy Wednesday night. According to Picknell, a […]
DP Recycling plans $12.5 million facility in Whitewater
Electronics recycling firm DP Recycling, of Elkhorn, has plans to build a $12.5 million facility in Whitewater that company officials say will create 100 new jobs. The developer’s agreement was jointly announced Wednesday by the firm and the City of Whitewater. See the March 3 edition of the Whitewater Register […]
Deputy-involved shooting spurs high-speed chase, manhunt
The Walworth County Sheriff’s Department issued the following news release in the wake of a deputy-involved shooting in East Troy Wednesday evening. The incident evolved into a high-speed chase that ended in Muskego with the suspects attempting to flee on foot. They were later caught, according to various news reports. […]
Public meeting set regarding Highway 12 in Genoa City
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Southeast Region will have a public involvement meeting to discuss the rehabilitation of Highway 12 and Highway H in Genoa City from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Genoa City Village Hall, 715 Walworth St., Genoa City. The purpose of the work is to […]
Nephew creates shadow box of uncle’s war memorabilia
Late Delavan man was World War II POW By Vicky Wedig Editor Former Beloit man Ray Hallett was born after his uncle of the same name – a World War II prisoner of war from Delavan – died. As his uncle’s namesake, Hallett, who now lives in Germany, inherited the […]
VICKY L. TISLAU
Vicky L. Tislau, of Sharon, passed away Feb. 15, 2016, at her home in Sharon. She was born on Sept. 13, 1949, in Elkhorn, to Donald Woodman and Elizabeth (Wenzel) Harvey. Vicky was a true warrior her entire life. She sprinkled kindness over everyone she encountered. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, […]
MaxPax, US Packaging combining in Elkhorn
Site-plan for company’s combined facility approved by plan commission Thursday night By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff The City of Elkhorn Plan Commission voted in favor of approving a site plan for a new industrial facility Thursday night that would house the combined operations of MaxPax and US Packaging under one […]
District attorney, court commissioner win primary for judge
By Vicky Wedig Editor The two candidates for circuit court judge who already have positions at the courthouse advanced from Tuesday’s primary election to the general election April 5. Family court commissioner Dan Johnson and District Attorney Dan Necci were the two top vote-getters in Tuesday’s primary election, eliminating Lake […]
