Necci touted as conservative for non-partisan seat By Vicky Wedig SLN Staff Partisanship, endorsements and the job performance of the district attorney have come in to play in the race for Walworth County Circuit Court judge. Vying for the seat to replace outgoing Judge James Carlson, who’s presided for 37 […]
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Mayors past and present vie for seat
By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff With the April 5 election less than a week away, one thing is clear; Elkhorn’s next mayor will be someone who’s held the seat before. Mayor Brian Olson and former Mayor Howie Reynolds triumphed over Alderman Tom Myrin in the February primary and the pair […]
Two seek election to city’s District 4 seat
By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff In the only other contested race for City of Elkhorn Aldermanic seats, incumbent Scott McClory and political newcomer Gonzalo Vega will be facing off for the city’s District 4 seat on the City of Elkhorn Common Council. Staff at the Elkhorn Independent spoke with candidates […]
City looking into signage for Geneva Street businesses
By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff City of Elkhorn staff is looking into signage for businesses off of Elkhorn’s East Geneva Street disadvantaged by the construction paired with the Highway 12 and Highway NN interchange project. With turn lanes and entrances to businesses being unclear because of the construction, the topic […]
Update: Whitewater man facing numerous drug charges
Man was allegedly running marijuana operation out of Whitewater apartment By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff A 22-year old Whitewater man is facing multiple drug-related charges after a traffic stop in East Troy on March 11. Cody A. Arn, 212 W. Whitewater St., Unit 2, Whitewater, was charged in Walworth County […]
City to hold off on second field at Tasch
Delaying construction of field would bring cost down, allow city time to make sure space is suitable By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted March 21 in favor of holding off on the construction of the second field at Tasch Park this year. City of […]
Council approves alcohol licenses for events at fairgrounds
By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted unanimously in favor of approving temporary alcohol licenses for three upcoming events at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, but not without asking some questions first. The three events licenses were approved March 21 include the demolition derby, May 20-21, […]
A community of hope
Walworth County Relay for Life brings home coveted award from Wisconsin conference By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff For Relay For Life of Walworth County, what was a day of learning, inspiration and sharing ideas at the 2016 Wisconsin Relay For Life Leadership Conference ended with a big surprise: winning the […]
Pool rates to increase for 2016 season
Slight rate increase to account for added operating expenses with full season By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted in favor of an increased fee schedule for Sunset Pool’s 2016 season at a special council meeting March 14. Under the new fee schedule, the price […]
Holton House to undergo renovations
Company aims to maintain building, update interior for community use By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff Elkhorn’s historic Holton House is undergoing some minor renovations and the company in charge is looking for donations to help turn it into a facility to benefit the community. Emily Karls, marketing director for Wisconsin […]