Relay for Life Honorary Survivor loses hand, gains appreciation By Heather Ruenz SLN staff Candice Larson said her pinky finger on her left hand had always given her trouble and now she’s thankful it did because the decision to eventually have it removed likely saved her life. “The finger was […]

Proposal received shows switch would result in higher cost By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted against a proposal for building inspector services from SAFEbuilt in a special meeting Monday night. Aldermen had previously reviewed possibilities to change which company provides building inspector services for the […]

By Ryan Spoehr SLN staff After an overwhelming turnout of tens of thousands people attending the inaugural Elkhorn Ribfest last year, organizers are firing up the smokers for a second go at it. “Everyone loves barbecue. We brought in many barbecue companies from all over the country last year. We […]

By Heather Ruenz SLN staff A man charged with homicide for supplying the heroin that caused the overdose death of a man in Elkhorn will not be allowed to leave jail for the birth of his child, a judge ruled recently. Jason A. Wedell, 34, appeared in court, in custody […]

By Heather Ruenz SLN staff A Delavan woman died after being struck by a vehicle at Jones Travel, Inc. late last month, according to a crash report obtained from the Elkhorn Police Department. Norma Joy Seward, 73, was killed after being hit by a personal vehicle while walking in the […]

St. John’s Church, 104 S. Broad St., Elkhorn, will offer Vacation Bible School July 10 through 14 for kids 4 years old up to those who have completed sixth grade. The evening program will begin with a free family dinner from 5:30 to 6 p.m. followed by a lesson, songs, […]

Top: Members of the Marine Corps League participate in Elkhorn’s Star Spangled Celebration, Friday, at Sunset Park while Tyler Bidlack (right) helps out at the FFA food stand. The event included a performance by the Holton Band, a variety of food and treats from local vendors, kids activities and fireworks. (Dave […]

Top: Sage Babcock (from the left), Kade Vance and Delores Billings volunteer at this year’s Kade’s Klassic, held June 25 at Evergreen Golf Club. The fundraiser is named after Vance and now includes the Sue Babcock Memorial Run/Walk. Sage and Delores are Sue’s daughter and mother, respectively. Above: Emmett Babcock, […]

United Way of Walworth County hosted a 5K run/walk and 1-mile fun run at Babe Mann Park June 17. Above: Ava Johnson and Zach Johnson have fun competing. Right: Jean Henderson and Joan Davis run to the finish line as a team. This year’s theme is “be the change” and […]

At an open house event June 25 at the recreation center in Sunset Park, Elks Lodge representatives share information in an effort to generate interest in the plan to reopen the recently closed Walworth Lakeland Elks Lodge under the new name, Elkhorn Elks Lodge #2201. Top: Elks representatives stand by […]