Considered a public utility, city has few options, according to officials By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent City Administrator Sam Tapson informed council members last week the city had received a permit request from Wisconsin Technology Networking and that the company would be installing large, telecommunications poles in two locations within the […]

Residents’ concerns lead to discussion on possible in-house program By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent Several weeks into a new fall leaf collection it’s clear residents of Elkhorn are not pleased with service being provided under the city’s new leaf-collection program. The new program was implemented this fall after elected officials discussed […]

  The Salvation Army in Walworth County is seeking funds to help people who continue to struggle across the county. In response to needs of neighbors who face poverty, unemployment and rising expenses, The Salvation Army in Walworth County has launched its annual campaign, called “Share Your Blessings, Be Blessed.” […]

The Open Arms Free Clinic, the first and only free medical clinic in Walworth County, will celebrate its fourth birthday Dec. 2 with a gala dinner featuring an evening of gratitude to commemorate treating its first patient at the free clinic in December 2012. The event emcee will be Kate […]

By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent In a budget workshop session following the Nov. 7 City of Elkhorn Common Council meeting, discussion surrounding fire and EMS staffing again found its way to the table. The city’s public budget hearing is set for 6 p.m. tonight in the Council Chambers at City Hall, […]

Tibbets Elementary School class takes four-rule pledge By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer As part of the virtual Olweus Bullying Prevention Program’s national kickoff event Oct. 27, it was announced that a video submitted by a class at Tibbets Elementary School. School counselor Cory Sotala and her students that won the […]

By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer The ballots have been counted and local voters supported both questions relative to an Elkhorn Area School District referendum: $22.9 million for further improvements to the district and an additional $300,000 annually.       The $22.9 million, referred to as question one, is expected to have […]

High school to present production of Mary Chase’s Pullitzer Prize winning comedy Nov. 11 and 12 By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff Things are set to get whacky in a little more than a week when cast and crew members of Elkhorn Area High School’s production of “Harvey,” bring Elwood P. […]

School district looks to make further improvements to district By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff When residents turn out Tuesday to cast their vote for the next President of the United States, it won’t be the only decision they’ll be asked to make. Tuesday’s ballot will also feature a two-part referendum […]

By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff At its Oct. 24 meeting, the City of Elkhorn Municipal Services and Utilities Committee voted in favor of recommending the approval of the repair of roof drain leaks at the library. The committee voted in favor of the recommendation 2-1, with Alderman Michael Kluck and […]