By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent City of Elkhorn Administrator Jim Heilman informed councilmembers at last week’s City of Elkhorn Common Council meeting that the phase one study at the potential future site of City Hall in the business park had been completed. Heilman said Oct. 7 that while the study showed […]

Woman writes book to help those who’ve lost someone to suicide By Heather Ruenz SLN staff It took a series of family tragedies for R. Jade McAuliffe to awaken from decades of darkness and self-sabotage. The agony of losing her last living sister to suicide just over four years ago […]

Concerns include Tibbets Elementary School safety, increased traffic By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent Residents of Sugar Creek Township are standing together in opposition of a proposed rezone near Tibbets Elementary School for construction of a Dollar General. The request that came before the Town Board last month calls for a rezone […]

County officials warn to protect against mosquito bites The Walworth County Division of Public Health reports that a horse in Walworth County has tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis, which is caused by the EEE virus. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection reported the positive horse to […]

The Battle of the Thespians, a One Act play contest, will kick off homecoming week at Elkhorn Area High School and attendees will cast People’s Choice votes with the winner earning points for their class. The contest, sponsored by the EAHS Drama department and Fine Arts Boosters, will take place […]

By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent During a Committee of the Whole meeting last week, City of Elkhorn aldermen voted in favor of replacing the camera processor and cameras for the traffic signals at the intersection of North Wisconsin and West Market streets, which recently began to function improperly. Public Works Operations […]

Walworth County 4-H is hosting a Back-to-4-H Night to give families an opportunity to learn about the organization if it it’s a good fit for the kids and family. The event will run from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, in the Walworth County Fairgrounds Activity Center, 411 E. […]

An unexpected group of visitors made quite a buzz on the final day of the Walworth County Fair on Labor Day – a swarm of bees. After separating from their home hive, according to local beekeepers, the swarm – including the queen bee – rode to the fairgrounds in the […]

      Among the hundreds of Elkhorn Area High School students to lend a helping hand last Saturday for the Day of Action are Jake Hunter, Jake Harding and Jack Nokes, who clean up downtown by picking up trash and sweeping. See more photos from the event in the Elkhorn Independent. […]

By Chris Bennett Correspondent Eight former Elks will be part of the 2019 Elkhorn Area High School All Sports Booster Club Hall of Fame class. The newest members will be inducted Sept. 28 during ceremonies at the auditorium at Elkhorn Area High School. The public is welcome to attend. Tickets […]