At Lakeland Animal Shelter’s Grateful Gathering Nov. 10, guests were treated to hors d’oevres and drinks, and the opportunity to win raffles prizes and bid on silent auction items. Emma and Nica Papenfus serve refreshments with a smile. The shelter is at 3615 State Highway 67, Elkhorn. For more […]

Elkhorn man receives new kidney, fresh outlook By Cathy Kozlowicz Correspondent Lenny Zwieg’s 25-year high school reunion last year was one of many avenues he used to advocate for a kidney donor, which he desperately needed. With his kidney functioning decreasing, putting him at end-stage renal disease, Zwieg worked tirelessly […]

EAHS venue will allow more people to attend By Heather Ruenz SLN staff The Holton-Elkhorn Band has held its annual Christmas concert in the Walworth County Performing Arts Center, the former Sprague Theatre. But this year, in an effort to ensure everyone that wants to attend can, they’ve decided to […]

Aurora Lakeland Medical Center volunteers will host the 31st annual Love Lite program in early December but the deadline to purchase lights is next week. The program will be held at 4 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018 in the main entrance lobby of the hospital at W3985 Highway NN, Elkhorn. […]

Council unanimously approves 2019 budget, tax levy By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted 5-0 in favor of adopting its 2019 budget and tax levy at its Nov. 19 meeting. The 2019 budget calls for a $5.51 million tax levy, with a tax rate of about […]

Rates would increase incrementally over next three years By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent With WalCoMet rates increasing and the City of Elkhorn’s sewage system working in a deficit, the Common Council is looking to increasing sewage rates by roughly 20 percent over the next three years, at about $5 per month […]

Veterans treated to special day at EAHS By Heather Ruenz SLN staff The veterans entered the gymnasium at Elkhorn Area High School last Friday morning at varying paces. Some walked on their own accord, others with a cane or assistance while a few were pushed in wheelchairs – all of […]

Elkhorn Area High School will present Mary Poppins the Musical at 7 p.m., tonight and Saturday, Nov. 16 and 17 in the James A. Wehner Auditorium located at EAHS. Advanced tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the high school office or online at classmunity.com. Tickets can be purchased […]

The Walworth County Department of Health and Human Services is seeking donations of new toys and new clothing for children, gift cards to local retail stores for teenagers and money to purchase food gift certificates for families during the holiday season. The Holiday Care Program provides assistance to families, seniors […]

By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent While underground utilities have delayed work on O’Connor Drive and East Commerce Court, the City of Elkhorn Common Council voted 6-0 Monday in favor of pushing forward on the project and complete as much as possible this fall, despite increased costs. City Engineer Greg Calhoun said […]