By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent At its meeting Monday, the City of Elkhorn Common Council voted unanimously in favor of several adjustments to the City’s wage and salary plan. According to a memo from City Administrator Sam Tapson, as part of the administrative transition plan and the resulting reassignment of duties […]
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Contractor suspected of taking couple’s money for personal use
An initial appearance is scheduled for July 26 for an Elkhorn contractor suspected of spending more than $350,000 of a Town of LaGrange couple’s money for personal items, including cars and a house. John M. Roberts, 59, was charged July 10 in Walworth County Circuit Court with theft by a […]
Man dies when sports car flips along Highway 12
An 81-year-old Illinois man died Monday morning on Highway 12 in the Town of Lyons after he lost control of his classic sports car and rolled over. Allan Lukasz, of Mount Prospect, was pronounced dead at the scene by the Walworth County Medical Examiner’s Office, according to the Walworth County […]
Smokin’ it up
Cornell Simons shows off a rack of ribs at Porky-N-Beans’ stand at the 4th Annual Elkhorn Ribfest, held last weekend at the Walworth County Fairgrounds. See more photos in this week’s Southern Lakes Newspapers’ publications including the Elkhorn Independent. (Heather Ruenz photo)
USDA extends deadline to report crops
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is extending the deadline to file crop acreage reports for agricultural producers in Wisconsin impacted by flooding and heavy moisture. The new July 22 deadline applies to reporting crops to USDA’s Farm Service Agency county offices and federal crop insurance agents. “Agriculture operations throughout the […]
Council to decide fate of proposed shelter
New Beginnings presents research, addresses safety concerns By Cathy Kozlowicz Correspondent “We listened. We acted. We made changes.” Those were the first words of Heidi Lloyd, Executive Director of New Beginnings-Association for the Prevention of Family Violence, at last week’s Plan Commission meeting in Elkhorn. She was addressing commission members […]
Ready to put on a show
Summer Elk Players to present High School Musical Jr. tonight By Heather Ruenz SLN Staff Matthew Remus, the choir director for Elkhorn Area High and Middle schools, said it didn’t take long to realize he needed to seek assistance for this week’s summer musical. “I was working on the choreography […]
Hoopin’ with a lot of heart
Former Elks support MACC Fund for all-star game By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer Recent Elkhorn Area High School graduates Luke and Vince Umnus participated in the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association’s All-Star game. But the two are stars in more ways than one thanks to their efforts and the support of […]
Local historian returning for program series
The Walworth County Historical Society will bring back local historian, Jim Gibbons for a series of programs. All four of the programs will be held on Thursdays at 3 p.m. at Heritage Hall in Elkhorn. The first program, slated for July 18, is titled “The Mighty Mississippi River.” It will […]
Fair seeks outstanding senior applicants
The Walworth County Fairgrounds is seeking applicants in the Walworth County community for its 2019 Walworth County Fair Outstanding Senior Citizen Awards. Every year, Walworth County recognizes five senior citizens for being outstanding within their community. Nominees must be 62 years old by Aug. 28 of this year, Walworth County […]
