Elkhorn Middle School put on its production of “Mary Poppins” last weekend. Show here are, clockwise from above: Marshall Griffin (second from right), as George Banks, speaks with his children Ethan Justen and Eden Cochenour (from left, Michael and Jane Banks) with their mother Winifred, played by Ava Schmieden, looking […]
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Closing the gender gap: Elkhorn earns diversity award
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor When Sydney Steinbauer joined a coding club in middle school, she wasn’t thinking of where the future might lead. And for Grace Ivey, she wasn’t even necessarily interested in Elkhorn’s AP Computer Science track. She took the class because it would help her with her business […]
Town takes next steps to dredge ponds
By Michael S. Hoey CORRESPONDENT The Town of Delavan board approved the next steps toward dredging the Mound Road sediment ponds beginning in July on Jan. 18. The board approved engaging Peter Berrini at a cost not to exceed $12,000 to take the next two steps. Mary Knipper, chairman of […]
Schools are weathering COVID storm
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor As the most of the state remained in critically high transmission rates this week, the question of how COVID-19 is affecting schools is on the minds of many people. Using information updated Monday, county reporting of total cases is as follows: In Kenosha County, there have […]
East Troy School Board race will need primary election
By Tracy Ouellette SLN STAFF The East Troy Community School District Board of Education spring election will need a primary in February to narrow the field down to four candidates to fill the two open board seats. The five candidates on the primary ballot are School Board President Ted Zess, […]
No license required
Free Fishing Weekend returns The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is hosting Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 15 and 16 to share the fun and excitement of winter fishing. No fishing license or trout and salmon stamps are required. Anglers can fish state waters where there is an open season. All […]
Hospitals reach critical shortage amid COVID-19 surge
Officials urge public to take appropriate safety precautions An emergency operations work group comprised of officials from Walworth County Public Health, the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office, Mercyhealth, and Advocate Aurora Health is asking the public to take appropriate COVID-19 safety precautions as local hospitals report a surge in emergency department […]
Fire at Double D’s closes restaurant
Fundraiser established to help employees, tenant By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff A fire broke out at Double D’s Pub and Eatery in the Town of East Troy in the early morning hours of Nov. 26, heavily damaging the building and closing the restaurant. East Troy Fire Chief Joe Degaro said […]
Whitewater fixture Stewart passes at the age of 85
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor James McBridge Stewart, a fixture in the Whitewater community for his military, community and university service, has died at the age of 85. Stewart died at AngelsGrace Hospice Care Friday, Nov. 26. He is survived by his wife, Claire and several children, grandchildren and great […]
Open Arms, WalCo DAC team up against overdoses
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Starting this week, the Walworth County Drug and Alcohol Coalition and Open Arms Free Clinic in Elkhorn began an initiative to end drug overdoses. Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is being provided at Open Arms free of charge. Narcan is a lifesaving medication that can be […]
