Elkhorn Area High School Band marches in Disney World parade, gets to experience a little ‘Disney Magic’ By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff It wasn’t too long ago that members of the Elkhorn Area High School band hopped on a bus and departed on a trip that would quickly turn into […]
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Full council to discuss purchase of new administrative vehicle
Vehicle was scheduled to be replaced in 2017 and money had already been set aside; committee votes in favor of sending topic to full council for discussion By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff The City of Elkhorn Finance and Judicial Committee voted in favor of sending discussion on the possibility […]
City looks to add-on to Koopman Lane utilities building
Architectural agreement for Koopman Lane addition approved by committee 3-0; utilities director said addition greatly needed By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff The City of Elkhorn Finance and Judicial Committee voted in favor of an architectural agreement with Angus-Young and Associates for the addition to the City of Elkhorn Utilities building […]
Racially charged comments spur media frenzy
Administrators working together to identify group of girls; Beloit coach doesn’t view incident as reflection on Elkhorn By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff After a group of young students made some racially charged comments at an Elkhorn girls soccer match on April 7, administrators from both Elkhorn and Beloit Memorial schools […]
UPDATE: Fans’ racist comments spur controversy
Beloit Memorial soccer coach said actions of few certainly don’t reflect on the Elkhorn community By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff Racist comments made by some Elkhorn fans at Thursday night’s girls soccer matchup with Beloit Memorial has spurred controversy that’s now making news throughout the region. In an email to […]
City to draft rolling contract with skiers
Contract would create more permanent home for team, open doors to grant opportunities By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff In the spirit of working together, the City of Elkhorn Common Council voted last week in favor of directing staff to draft a multi-year contract that would allow the Lauderdale Aqua Skiers […]
City forced to put utilities expansion on hold
Changes with Safe Drinking Water Loan will not affect construction of Northeast Water Treatment Plant By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff A slight hiccup in the DNR’s Safe Drinking Water Loan process has the City of Elkhorn making some slight changes to help move along an offsite project tied to the […]
Elkhorn native crowned Miss Wood Violet
Title secures her spot at Miss Wisconsin pageant in June By Jennifer Eisenbart SLN Staff For Elkhorn native Malainey Myrin, Sunday’s effort at the first-ever Miss Wisconsin Sweeps pageant was her last chance of the year. “I really just wanted another shot at state this year,” Myrin said, who graduated […]
Council sets $75 fee for beekeeping permits
Additional charge would be incurred for any future inspections By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted in favor of setting a $75 fee for beekeeping permit applications at its meeting Monday night. City Clerk Cairie Virrueta said Monday night while the ordinance stated a fee […]
Former mayor to resume seat at head of council
By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff According to results posted Tuesday night to co.walworth.wi.us, Howie Reynolds will be dropping the “former” from his title and taking up his seat at the head of the council once again. Reynolds ousted incumbent Mayor Brian Olson by 67 votes in Tuesday’s election. In the […]