Richard L. Traxler, 81, of Janesville, died June 20, 2016, at Hope Hospice House in Fort Meyers, Fla. He was born in Whitewater, Aug. 16, 1934, to the late Marion “Dutch” and Regina (Meske) Traxler. He was baptized and confirmed at the First English Lutheran Church, Whitewater. He graduated […]
Author: Tracy Ouellette
PATRICIA C. MORGAN
Patricia C. Morgan, 80, of Noblesville, Ind., formerly of Little Prairie, died July 3, 2016, at Sheridan Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, from complications of a massive stroke suffered in 2011. She was born on Dec. 13, 1935, to the late William and Susan (Hoffmann) Spenner in Milwaukee. She had an […]
DAVID A. ROBEL
David A. Robel, formerly of East Troy, died June 30, 2016. He was born April 24, 1963, in Harvard, Ill., to Patricia (Trout Robel) Barbeaux and the late Edward Robel. Survivors include his mother; daughters, Samantha and Abigail; grandchild, Joseph Edward; brother, Timothy; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Fans available for those prone to heat injury
County distributing fans at area libraries, municipal building Walworth County Division of Public Health has partnered with community organizations to help distribute box fans throughout the county. With increasing temperatures and humidity comes an increase in risk for heat related injuries. Fans are intended for individuals who do not have […]
DAVID BRANFORT
David “Dave” Branfort, 64 of Union Center, died June 30, 2016, at Mayo Clinic LaCrosse. He was born July 2, 1951, in Elkhorn, to Marshall and Fern (Cummings) Branfort. He married Jerita Ennis on Dec, 4, 1982. He served his country with the U.S. Marines. He worked for several years […]
Area author recounts experiences in Mexico
Author to participate in Lake Geneva book signing in July By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff When she became unknowingly and mistakenly engaged to a young man in Mexico more than 50 years ago, area author Sonette Tippens never realized that one day the ensuing events over the following half a […]
Village Board, ETCDA talk about expectations
By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff The East Troy Village Board spent much of the June 27 meeting talking with members of the East Troy Community Development Alliance and community members about creating a better working relationship between the village and the group. There has been some tension between some board […]
Sharon students recognized by Exacto
Student projects focused on various safety concerns and tips In a partnership between Sharon Community School and Exacto Inc., students at Sharon Community School were recently recognized for taking on safety concerns. With June being National Safety Month, Exacto Inc. Marketing Specialist Lauren Marx said the company reached out to […]
Committee reviewing how surplus property is handled
By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff Following a question from a local business owner about city procedures for handling surplus and abandoned property, Elkhorn’s Finance and Judicial Committee began discussions Monday night about how policy might be able to be changed for the betterment of the community. Chairman Scott McClory said […]
Stay off the mud
Police warn residents to keep off the lake bed By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff Village of East Troy Police Chief Alan Boyes is asking people to stay off the mud bed on East Troy Lake by Mill Pond Park after a local teen got stuck in the mud Monday night. […]
