By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff In his annual State of the County Address on May 17, County Administrator David Bretl highlighted several factors that have impacted the county in recent years as well as what the future might bring. Bretl noted at the beginning of his address that though the […]
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Boardman appointed as new common council member
By Bob Peryea CORRESPONDENT A familiar face is returning to the Elkhorn City Council. James Boardman of 4th Street in Elkhorn was appointed to the Ward 5 Alderman seat vacated by the resignation of Kim DeHaan last month. Boardman served on the Council from 1976 to 1982 until he was […]
Three EAHS students to attend Badger Boys State
By John Koski SLN STAFF Badger Boys State will open its 72nd session on June 8 in Ripon. The annual week-long program sponsored by the American Legion Department of Wisconsin brings together hundreds of high school seniors from across Wisconsin to create a 51st state known as Badger Boys […]
Student taken into custody after potential bomb scare
As a result of the Elkhorn Police Department’s ongoing investigation, a 16-year-old student was immediately taken into custody after concerns of a potential threat May 9 at Elkhorn Area High School. According to a news release from the police department, information received from a concerned student indicated another student […]
Council to interview Ward 5 alderman applicants on May 13
Future of City Hall and Sunset Pool also discussed By Bob Peryea CORRESPONDENT The Elkhorn Common Council will conduct interviews for a new alderman on May 13. The deadline for submitting applications was May 1. On May 13, the council will conduct interviews of all applicants to fill the […]
Bretl to give State of the County address
Walworth County Administrator David Bretl will be making his State of the County presentation at Walworth County Economic Development Alliance’s May breakfast program from 7:30 to 9 a.m. on Friday, May 17. Each year, Bretl provides an overview of county initiatives, finances and future planning. In his presentation this year, […]
Renowned color guard featured in Loyalty Day Parade
A highlight of the recent Loyalty Day Parade in Elkhorn was an appearance by the Wisconsin State VFW Color Guard. The color guard performs in parades and VFW functions across the state as well as in national VFW functions. John Giese, commander of Elkhorn Post 6375, recently became a […]
County to dedicate road in honor of fallen highway worker
Walworth County will name the access road that serves the County Public Works complex as “Jerry Himebauch Drive” in honor of the 19-year county highway veteran who tragically lost his life last summer while working on a county road maintenance project. Himebauch was killed July 23 after he was struck […]
Election results: District 1 write-in race outcome determined
Rehberg triumphant in write-in race for District 1 aldermanic seat With a total of 179 write-in votes cast in the write-in race for the District 1 aldermanic seat, newcomer Hoss Rehberg was triumphant with 102 votes. The race was between incumbent Jerry Anderson – who earlier had filed non-candidacy papers […]
Rehberg also a write-in candidate for District 1 seat
By Bob Peryea CORRESPONDENT Hoss Rehberg, a local business owner, is seeking election to be the Alderman for District 1. Rehberg is a write-in candidate. Rehberg, who has lived in Elkhorn for 10 years, is the owner of Hoss Rehberg Farmers’ Insurance located at N5876 Hwy 12. “I want to […]
