By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Municipal Services and Utilities Committee opted in favor of recommending the full Council support a reorganization of department of public works staffing at its meeting Monday. City of Elkhorn Public Works Operations Manager Matt Lindstrom said he has been discussing the topic […]

By Chad Hensiak Correspondent The Walworth County Fairground is a non-profit organization on a 90-acre plot in Elkhorn containing a heated activity center, barns, historic buildings, a racetrack, campgrounds and more. As general manager to the fairgrounds, Larry Gaffey is always looking for new ways to raise money for the […]

It will cost roughly $1,400 more this year By Kellen Olshefski Corrrespondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted unanimously in favor of approving spending an additional 13 percent on fireworks for this year’s July 4 fireworks display at its meeting Monday night. The cost for the city to light […]

At the Chili & Soup Cook Off Feb. 28 at Elkhorn Area Middle School, Lisa Koss and Mindy Binnie greet guests at the door. The Elkhorn Autism Support Team presented the event, sponsored by Frank’s Piggly Wiggly and Culver’s. It also featured a live auction and 50/50 raffle. See more […]

EAMS principal has been a student advocate since he attended EAHS By Cathy Kozlowicz Correspondent One of Middle School Principal Bryan Frost’s memories about his days as a student at Elkhorn Area High School revolves around being a voice for others. His high school leadership consisted of being class president […]

By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent Councilmembers opted in favor of holding off on the installation of emergency vehicle preemption devices at the two traffic signals at the Interstate 43 and Highway 67 intersections at a Committee of the Whole meeting Monday. The decision came after learning the Department of Transportation said […]

Gateway class delivers – and receives – the gift of friendship By Heather Ruenz SLN Staff Candace Ruman, a human services teacher at Gateway Technical College in Elkhorn, works with students who plan to become counselors and social workers. But even she was touched by a recent project her class took […]

The Elkhorn Area Women’s Club Christmas House Walk raised $2,000 for VIP Services, Inc. Presenting the check to Linda Cheney of VIP (center) are Kathy Papenfus (left) and Karen Gonzales (right), the club’s co-chairs for this year’s April 10 Card and Game Night Scholarship fundraiser. The club has been donating […]

By Cathy Kozlowicz Correspondent Jessica Conley, an Elkhorn Area High School graduate, was named the Finance Director for Walworth County at the special joint meeting of the Human Resources and Finance Committees Feb.12. The County Board of Directors approved the nomination. Conley was the comptroller of the county since 2007 […]

Applicant’s history, issues at other stores noted by police chief By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted unanimously in favor of denying a liquor license last week for Sunny’s Liquor, after several issues in the applicant’s history were brought to the forefront. Sunny’s Liquor is a […]