A status conference is scheduled for Nov. 26 for a Lake Geneva woman charged with burglarizing her dad’s apartment and another residence along with three of her friends. Mercedes P. Sharkus, 21, was charged Oct. 1 in Walworth County Circuit Court with armed robbery, burglary of a building or dwelling […]

By Cathy Kozlowicz Correspondent When Bill Rullman’s son, Michael, died at the age of 47, many people, understandably asked Bill what happened? Rullman, from the Town of Linn, has no qualms in answering that question. “He took his life,” he said. Michael died June 13, 2019. “There is no shame. […]

Fire Department referendum remains a critical issue By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn is planning on looking into disabled parking in the downtown area in light of concerns raised recently by a local resident. City Administrator James Heilman said last week he’s been talking to a resident who […]

Dollar General moves on to next step in process By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The Sugar Creek Town Board voted 3-0 in favor of approving a rezone request from the Jean A. Brummel Trust to change the zoning of a section of property along County Highway A from A-2 to B-2 […]

      Members of the Walworth County Cloggers are one of the community acts to take the stage at Elkhorn’s Oktoberfest event Oct. 19. It also featured vendors, food, live music, beer and wine tasting and the unveiling of this year’s Christmas Card Town design. See more photos in the Independent. […]

Members of the Elkhorn Area High School cross country team make their way through the downtown during the homecoming parade Oct. 11. Despite the cool weather, the parade featured numerous entries and many fans came out to cheer on the Elks. See more parade photos in the Independent. (Dave Dresdow […]

By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent Many Sugar Creek Township residents present at the most recent Plan Commission meeting looked defeated following the Commission’s 6-1 vote in favor of rezoning a section along County Highway A from A-2 to B-2. The rezone request calls for a rezone of part of a tax […]

Annual event includes a 5K, a chili cook-off, wine and beer tasting and more By Heather Ruenz SLN staff Those looking to celebrate the German tradition should consider a stop at Elkhorn Oktoberfest. The event, held in the Veterans Park area and adjacent block of Wisconsin Street, will be from […]

Gymnastics Center offers a variety of classes for kids of all ages By Heather Ruenz SLN Staff Though the age range of students that utilize the Walworth County Gymnastics Center is from 18 months old to 18 years old, the 4- to 5-year olds is generally the biggest group. “They […]