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 […]
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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 […]
Running and walking for a reason
Annual United Way 5K raises more than $10,000 The United Way 5K welcomed 99 participants that ran or walked, ranging in age from 3 to 77. When all was said and done the annual event raised more than $10,000. The overall first place winner was Mark Elworthy, who finished with […]
A ride among the stars
Fundraiser supports the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation By Heather Ruenz SLN Staff It’s not every day that people get a chance to spend time with some stars but that’s precisely what an upcoming fundraiser offers. The Ride for the Kids raises money for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and those […]
Laying a new foundation at EAHS
Booster Club hosting a brick fundraiser at outdoor sports complex By Chris Bennett Correspondent The Elkhorn Area High School All-Sports Booster Club is trying to roll out a red carpet – of sorts – at the new outdoor sports complex at the high school. Fundraising recently commenced to help provide […]
Half-brothers suspected in Vegas Club robbery
An initial appearance is scheduled for July 18 for an Elkhorn man charged with conspiring with his half-brother to burglarize the Vegas Club in the Town of Darien where he worked in 2017. Richard B. Gillett, 35, was charged June 26 in Walworth County Circuit Court with burglary of a […]
HHS building project ahead of schedule
Fate of current building remains unknown at this time By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent Despite unusually wet weather throughout this spring, the Walworth County new Health and Human Services building project is beginning to take its final form and is expected to be finished ahead of schedule. According to a June […]
