Raise a stein at Elkhorn Oktoberfest By Heather Ruenz SLN staff For those looking to celebrate the German tradition at an event that’s suitable for the entire family, consider making a stop at Elkhorn Oktoberfest. The event, held in Veterans Park in Elkhorn, is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., […]

Scouts from Boy Scout Troop 243, Elkhorn, treated their chartering organization, the Elkhorn Lions Club to some tasty desert treats on Sept. 21 at Babe Mann Park in Elkhorn. Scouts cooked a variety of Dutch oven deserts over hot coals near Elkhorn Lake, giving the Lions a taste of dinner […]

Elkhorn Area High School senior Logan Radlein is among 16,000 semifinalists in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program. The National Merit Scholarship Corp. recently announced the names the semifinalists in the 63rd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the […]

Lynn Sabo, Dr. Ken Schenk and Lucy (front) show their support at Lakeland Animal Shelter’s Whisker Walk fundraiser Sept. 30, held on the shelter grounds. In addition to the walk, the event featured food, prizes and several vendors. (Dave Dresdow photo)

A group of racers round the corner at the 6th Annual Elkhorn 1/2-mile flat track races Sept. 30 at the Walworth County Fairgrounds in Elkhorn, presented by DVR Enterprises. The event featured numerous classes of various makes and models. A new event was also added this year, the S-K Service’s […]

Above: members of the Elks football team ride in style in the back of a dump truck as it makes its way through downtown Elkhorn Sept. 29 during the Homecoming parade. Right: Sparky the fire dog waves to fans along the parade route. (Dave Dresdow photos)

Lakeland School Superintendent Tracy Moate (left) talks about the 42 years of service retired principal Greg Kostechka (right) gave to the school during a dedication ceremony Sept. 22 for a tree planted on the primary school playground in his honor. (Vicky Wedig photo)

Sex offender will not be allowed to attend NAMI meetings By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted 3-2 against a motion to approve an exemption for a registered sex offender in Elkhorn that would allow him to attend National Alliance on Mental Illness meetings at Matheson […]

A farm to table event Sept. 24 at Boxed & Burlap, Delavan, raises funds for the Open Arms Free Clinic, Elkhorn, the only free clinic in Walworth County. Above: guests eat dinner which was created using products from local growers. Right: Elkhorn Area High School HOSA members Elizabeth Gottschalk (on […]

The Keefe Kares Fabulous Fall Celebration, held Sept. 22 in the activity center at the Walworth County Fairgrounds featured a pig roast dinner, raffle prizes, live music, and live and silent auctions. Above:Barbara Philipps (from the left), Sue Wendt and Ann Esarco help guests. Left: Karen Ostermeier stays busy selling […]