By Heidi Schulz Staff Writer This year marked the 13th annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner With Friends. The event is coordinated by Chris and Patti Marsicano and led by many dedicated volunteers. The food is all paid for by donations and the turkeys are cooked by many local restaurants including: The […]
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Agape homes to host open house
It’ll feature a Christmas gift bazaar, refreshments and an ornament tree By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer The Agape homes and schools for boys and girls in Walworth invite members of the greater community to stop in and celebrate the warmth and wonder of Christmas on Sunday. An open house will […]
Run for office
Local board seats on spring ballot By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff Area residents have the opportunity to serve on the school and village boards with the upcoming spring election. Interested candidates can obtain nomination papers from the village and school district, which are due by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, […]
‘Tis the season for holiday fun
Christmas Card Town offering a flurry of activity By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer Elkhorn is referred to as Christmas Card Town for good reason. From the tree lighting and parade to a special Christmas Day meal, there is plenty going on to entertain the entire family and kids of all […]
Santa Train rides the rails
Annual holiday kick off set for Dec. 7 The East Troy Railroad’s Santa Parade Train rides the rails into downtown East Troy Saturday, Dec. 7. The annual train ride is presented by the East Troy Electric Railroad in conjunction with the East Troy Area Chamber of Commerce and Mukwonago Area […]
Owner of emaciated dogs faces charges
Jeffrey Freund, of Elkhorn, located thanks to social media post By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer The identity of the owner of two dogs who were found wandering around the Walmart parking lot in Delavan on Thanksgiving, was announced yesterday by Delavan Police. Jeffrey M/ Freund, 48, of Elkhorn, appeared in […]
Toppers’ HQ site could play into grocery store recruitment effort
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Could the current corporate offices of Toppers Pizza play a role in Whitewater officials’ ongoing effort to land a new full-service grocer in the community? The question was explored at a recent meeting. The Whitewater Community Development Authority, a quasi-independent body from other functions of city […]
Cold, snow predicted for middle of next week
Exact track of storm will determine where the boundary between rain and snow The official start of winter is still about two weeks away, but conditions are coming together in a way that could bring another major winter-like storm to a large portion of the middle of the United States […]
A holiday classic
“A Christmas Carol” will be performed at Elkhorn Area High School at 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Dec. 6 and 7, and at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 8. Shown at a recent rehearsal are the Ghost of Christmas Future (Presley Hodges) and Ebenezer Scrooge (AJ Sanchez.) Tickets are $7 in […]
Badger FFA members attend national conference
Badger FFA Chapter members attended the National FFA Organization’s 212º and 360º Conference at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin Nov. 15 and 16. More than 1,000 FFA members and advisors from around the state of Wisconsin participated in this national personal development conference held bi-annually in Wisconsin. […]
