Operations Manager Neal Kolb moving to another opportunity By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted unanimously in favor of hiring a replacement for Department of Public Works Operations Manager Neal Kolb when it met Monday night. Kolb is leaving the position after this week for another […]

Volunteers are needed for the Walworth County Aging and Disability Resource Center to provide monthly information on Medicare topics to area seniors. Discussions about Medicare are important for all seniors and their families to take part in so they can understand what is available for them, be referred to medigap […]

Dollar General Literacy Foundation supports summer literacy The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded Matheson Memorial Library a $1,250 grant to support summer literacy as part of awarding more than $43,000 in literacy grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, libraries and schools. The funds are aimed at supporting adult, family and […]

Heavy Hitter gets some serious air while jumping over a line of cars on the track at the Walworth County Fairgrounds July 8 during the Elkhorn Summer Nationals Monster Truck Showdown. The fairgrounds and 2Xtreme Racing sponsored the one-day event, which also included quad wars featuring ATVs. (Dave Dresdow photo)

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, […]