In remembrance of Donald Daniel McGuire (1938-2015). Preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Loretta, and his brother Mike. Brother to Roger, Ralph Jr., Patrick and Beverly. Father of Charlene, Patricia, Shaun, Brian and Paula. Grandfather of Dan, Sam, Erin, Brianne, Shane, Molly, Abby and Kailey. Great-Grandfather of Makenna, […]
Author: Tracy Ouellette
JASON OTTOW
Jason Gregory Lon Ottow, (aka “Jay Wop”), 33, of East Troy, died unexpectedly on Aug. 15, 2015. He was born Aug. 28, 1981, in Milwaukee, and was a lifelong area resident of East Troy. He worked at Magill Construction Co. Inc. in Elkhorn. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. […]
A peek at the past
Time capsule removed from cornerstone of Elkhorn’s former Masonic lodge By Kellen Olshefski Editor It’s not everyday someone gets to be the first person to touch, feel and look at something more than 100-years-old; however, when crews pulled a time capsule from Elkhorn’s former Masonic lodge Saturday afternoon, that’s exactly […]
Man killed by suspected drunken driver
A 38-year-old man is dead after being struck by a car early Monday morning in Spring Prairie. According to a press release from the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office Chad Kneesel, of West Salem, was found lying unresponsive in the roadway when sheriff’s deputies arrived on the scene just after […]
Weighing the cost of development
Village Board considers eliminating impact fees By Tracy Ouellette Editor The East Troy Village Board spend more than an hour discussing the possibility of eliminating impact fees at the Aug. 3 meeting before deciding to table the issue to be picked up at a Committee of the Whole meeting for […]
A little bit of home
Tender Reflections finds new home in Elkhorn By Kellen Olshefski Editor After a lot of hard work, elbow grease and months of anticipation, Elkhorn’s newest assisted living community, Tender Reflections, began welcoming residents a couple of weeks ago, officially clipping the ribbon last week Wednesday. Tender Reflections of Elkhorn Administrator […]
Families needed for foreign exchange students
Nacel Open Door having problems finding hosts By Tracy Ouellette Editor Families are needed in the area to host foreign exchange students with Nacel Open Door this fall and the organization hasn’t seen the response this year like it has in the past. “This might be the first year we […]
Burn Camp returns to East Troy
Counselors arrive today, campers tomorrow The weeklong summer camp for burn-injured youth survivors returns to Camp Timber-Lee in East Troy today and runs until Aug. 15. Organizers expect about 70 children at camp again this year, which will be run by three camp directors, 50 counselors, two activities staff members, […]
On top of his game
Soccer coach chosen for national championships By Chris Bennett Correspondent The evolution of Elkhorn’s Dylan Seitz’s career as a soccer referee is fascinating and, perhaps, a bit humorous. In 2009, after taking a class through the United States Soccer Federation, Seitz was assigned to referee his first game. Seitz expected […]
Council approves parking stalls for chamber
By Kellen Olshefski Editor The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted unanimously in favor of designating two permanent parking spots for the Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce and United Way in the North Lincoln Street municipal parking lot to the south of the chamber building at 203 E. Walworth St. […]
