A preliminary hearing was scheduled for Aug. 8 for a Milwaukee man suspected of dealing cocaine in Walworth County. Boston J. Hubbert, 34, was charged July 24 in Walworth County Circuit Court with possession with intent to deliver cocaine and felony bail jumping, both as a repeater. According to the […]

Manning the Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce tent at Corn & Brat Days Aug. 4 and 5 are: Heidi Lloyd (top, front row, from the left), Kym Parrilli, Kaela Frenzel, Grace Franz, Greyson Harwick, Sarah Franz, Eric Chmitt (back row), Cindy Smith, Chris Clapper, Brett Phillps and Jenna Gough. Members […]

By Ryan Spoehr SLN staff A liquidation sale sign went up in front of the Sentry store at 801 N. Wisconsin St. last week as well as a banner on the front window, thus marking the beginning of the end of a business that has been in Elkhorn for several […]

Connection to residents’ sump pumps will discharge water into storm sewer By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted in favor of approving Siegler Grading and Excavating LLC for installation of a storm sewer drain on Sunset Drive at a cost of $7,400 at its Aug. 7 […]

Two longtime employees of Lakeland Medical Center share their stories By Heather Ruenz SLN staff A hospital in Walworth County has been serving the greater community for 100 years. The former Lakeland Hospital, Elkhorn, was established in 1917. In 1995, it joined Aurora to become Aurora Lakeland Medical Center. Two […]

Brothers represent Wisconsin at national 4H shooting competition By Heather Ruenz SLN staff The Flitcroft brothers – Jack and Cole – have been involved in shooting sports since third grade but recently took their skills to the next level as part of the Wisconsin team at the 4H National Shooting […]

Elkhorn HOSA team shares experiences from international conference By Heather Ruenz SLN staff Not only did the Elkhorn HOSA chapter have the largest team to represent Wisconsin at the international conference this summer, it also had 12 students make it to the big stage, including one team that earned a […]

Community members encouraged to welcome, support riders By Heather Ruenz SLN staff On Friday, Aug. 11, a group of bike riders will stop in Elkhorn when Project Hero passes through. Members of the community are encouraged to welcome and support them. “We really want to engage the community in welcoming […]

Little Free Library encourages reading By Heather Ruenz SLN staff A Little Free Library outside the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Elkhorn has been getting a lot of business, so to speak, since it was installed a few months ago. “When it was put up in early May, […]

Diane Hanson, of rural Elkhorn, hosts a summer party at her home July 23 featuring live music by Tracy Becka (above), a silent auction and refreshments with the request that guests bring donations for Lakeland Animal Shelter. “I’m an animal person and the shelter is always in need so I […]