Gregory S. Key, 64, of Elkhorn, formerly of East Troy, died June 23, 2016, at Waukesha Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born Jan. 13, 1952, in Elkhorn, to the late Robert W. and Suzanne (Ketchum) Key. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison short course in agriculture […]
Author: Tracy Ouellette
DR. MICHAEL W. BOTTUM
Michael William Bottum, M.D., of Milwaukee, passed away June 27, 2016. He was born in Rapid City, S.D. He is survived by his wife of 56 years JoAnne, seven children, their spouses and 16 grandchildren. Memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 9, at St. Peter’s Catholic […]
Use with caution
Fireworks can cause serious burn and eye injuries Fireworks are synonymous with the celebration of Independence Day. Yet, the thrill of fireworks can also bring pain; 230 people on average go the emergency room every day with fireworks-related injuries in the month around the Fourth of July holiday. The Consumer […]
Still learning
Young Legion team struggles in mismatched competition By Dan Truttschel Correspondent With a young squad this summer, the East Troy 16U Post 188 Legion baseball team is going to have its ups and downs. That’s all part of the learning curve – and last week, that scenario certainly played itself […]
Elkhorn native brings home awards from Miss Wisconsin pageant
By Jennifer Eisenbart SLN Staff Elkhorn native Malainey Myrin had a philosophical attitude approaching last week’s Miss Wisconsin pageant as Miss Wood Violet. “I came here with the expectation that I got last place or I got first place, I would still be putting everything out on the stage that […]
A walk on the wild side
Lucia Martines holds on to Java the Frog while animal expert Steve Schindler shares facts about the frog, it’s habitat and how it protects itself during the June 27 Science Alliance presentation at Walworth Memorial Library. The program was a part of Lakeshore Libraries’ 2016 Storywagon series. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)
A family affair
Lillian Wells and her mother Raquel Wells, of Oak Park, Ill, shop for treasures with the “dollars” she earned playing games while visiting her grandmother at Golden Years of Walworth’s annual Family Day June 25. The theme for this year’s event was “Disney: What dreams are made of.” (Penny Gruetzmacher […]
Celebrating America’s strength
Lions annual Fourth of July festival underway By Tracy Ouellette Editor “American Strong” is the theme for this year’s Fourth of July festival in East Troy. The East Troy Lions Club’s annual Independence Day celebration kicked off Thursday afternoon and runs until Sunday night. The four-day festival will feature the […]
Homeless sex offender released in Walworth County
The Walworth County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the public about a convicted sex offender who was released in Walworth County. According to a press release from the Sheriff’s Office, Reginald D. Burke, 63, is homeless, and didn’t provide and address to the Wisconsin Department of Corrections upon his release. […]
Chamber director shares update on Elkhorn tourism
By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce Director Chris Clapper shared an update with the City of Elkhorn Common Council June 20 about tourism in Elkhorn and how room tax dollars have been used to promote it in 2015. Clapper said the chamber keeps track of visitors […]
