The Walworth County Senior Golf Association is about to start another season of golf in Wisconsin. The league is open to men and women who are at least 50 years old. Last year the league boasted 90 members and the membership fee is $15 for the year. The league plays […]
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Cloggers to perform ‘Better When We’re Dancing’
The Walworth County Cloggers youth performance team will be performing “Better When We’re Dancing” a fast paced, high-energy, clogging show celebrating Walworth County Cloggers 20th Anniversary. The show will be performed on Saturday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Irvin L. Young Auditorium at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. This […]
Elkhorn Council approves Babe Mann Park planner
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent In a change of opinion, the City of Elkhorn Common Council voted 5-1 in favor of engaging Teska Associates Monday night for park planning services for Elkhorn’s Babe Mann Park. The idea of revamping Babe Mann Park is not a new topic, particularly in recent months […]
Project documenting Elkhorn history
It will feature voice recordings for searchable catalog By Heather Ruenz SLN staff The motive behind a new endeavor is clear: document Elkhorn history through the voices of local people and create what will eventually be a searchable database. Spearheaded by Chad Robinson, adult services librarian at Matheson Memorial Library, […]
Homeless man allegedly robbed Elkhorn store
An initial appearance was scheduled to resume April 2 for a homeless man living in Elkhorn charged with breaking into a downtown consignment shop and stealing clothes. Patrick J. Christensen, 50, was charged March 26 in Walworth County Circuit Court with robbery with the use of force, burglary of a […]
In this week’s Independent…
• The City of Elkhorn Common Council revisits and ultimately approves engaging a planner for Babe Mann Park after hearing a recap of points discussed in a recent committee meeting; • An endeavor between Matheson Memorial Library and the Walworth County Historical Society aims to preserve Elkhorn history through the […]
EAHS student a National Merit finalist
Logan Radlein ‘self-motivated and driven’ his mom says By Heather Ruenz SLN staff Elkhorn Area High School senior Logan Radlein is humble about his many accomplishments in high school thus far, including the most recent feather in his cap – being named a finalist for a National Merit Scholarship. “I […]
Contested county board seats decided
Residents in-line with voters statewide on treasurer position but not the Supreme Court race Of the 11 districts on today’s ballot for the Walworth County Board of Supervisors, there were three contested races. According to unofficial results from the County Clerk’s office: in District 6 – incumbent Kathy Ingersoll (820 […]
Blood donations could garner scholarships
The Walworth County Education Consortium will host a blood drive at the Alternative High School from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 4. In addition to helping patients in need of blood, if the drive meets its pledge requirements, the Red Cross will sponsors scholarships for Alternative High School students […]
EAHS senior a nominee for Presidential Scholars Program
Elkhorn Area High School recently announced Kevin Romero, a senior, has been selected as one of 20state-level nominees for the national U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The criteria for successfully becoming a national finalists are: ACT or SAT scores; excelling in fine arts; demonstrating ability and accomplishment in the career and […]