By Heather Ruenz SLN staff What began as the Pink Ladies in 1963 has grown into a program that currently has 90 active volunteers at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center, Elkhorn, and clinics in the area. Kathy Galstad, volunteer program manager, said the volunteers are generally retired, but also includes people […]

At a 1940s-style USO dance, hosted by the Walworth County Historical Society and held at the Monte Carlo Room, Elkhorn, Nov. 4, attendees take to the dance floor to the music of the Swing Nouveau Band. The dance was a fundraiser to help build a Veterans Memorial to house a […]

By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Human Resources Committee voted in favor of recommending to the council an adjustment be made to update the city’s wage and compensation plan at its Nov. 6 meeting. City Administrator Sam Tapson said the structural adjustment to the compensation plan would include […]

People participate in the Out of the Darkness Walk Nov. 4 at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, to raise awareness about, and prevent, suicide. The event began with speakers followed by attendees releasing balloons, some featuring handwritten personal messages. (Dave Dresdow photo)

By Heather Ruenz SLN staff There were more than 110 entries submitted in a contest to name the future Walworth County domestic violence shelter, according to Heidi Lloyd, executive director at the Association for the Prevention of Family Violence. After narrowing it down to four finalists, Lloyd said the board […]

At highways 11 and 43, it will have trucker amenities, Burger King Bachmann Construction, Madison, broke ground Oct. 24 to signify the start of the LaFayette Fuel Plaza, which will include an extensive fuel station, amenities for truckers and a Burger King at the northeast corner of highways 43 and […]

Elkhorn Area High School encourages veterans and their family members to be honored at a Veterans Day breakfast event Thursday, Nov. 9. Veterans will be given special treatment including: parking reserved in front of the school, a greeting in the lobby by student volunteers, and the breakfast program beginning at […]

Honoring the sacrifices of those who served in the Armed Forces of the United States from Walworth County is the goal for the fourth annual Veterans Day program hosted by the Walworth County Historical Society, according to organizers. It will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 11 at Heritage Hall, […]

At Elkhorn’s Scare on the Square event Oct. 28, which was moved to Jackson Elementary School because of weather, Harper and Bella Kelnhofer show off their sweet costumes. (Dave Dresdow photo)

Councilmembers opt in favor of requesting additional proposals By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent City of Elkhorn councilmembers opted in favor of sending the new Department of Public Works facility out for additional proposals after reviewing three options from Barrientos Design and Consulting at its Oct. 23 Committee of the Whole meeting. […]