Local children show off their musical and acting talent at Faith Evangelical Church’s special service in which children act out the book, The Tale of Three Trees Feb. 18. From the left: Milo Hemmerich, Courtney Roehl and Kaycee Fredrick serve as the Rainbow Singers during the service at the Walworth […]
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Picking up speed
Cub Scout Pack 225 leaders and Bears Blake Borgen, Colton Cherone, Joshua Olson and Connor Keske cheer on the final run of the day at the annual Pinewood Derby at West Side Elementary School in Elkhorn Feb. 17. Nearly 50 cars were designed and entered to support the pack’s yearlong, […]
‘Service Above Self’ more than a motto
Walworth-Fontana Rotary helps people locally and beyond By Heather Ruenz SLN staff Most people have likely heard about the Walworth-Fontana Rotary Club, from fundraisers it hosts to the scholarships it provides but what may not be commonly known is what the draw is for members. A few officers of […]
Voters encouraged to register early for spring election
Village of East Troy residents are reminded they need to register to vote if they: Are a new resident; Have not voted in four years; Have changed their address within the village; and/or Have changed their name. Before March 14, voters may register by mail. After March 14, electors […]
Elkhorn’s Harris Park to get concession stand
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted unanimously in favor March 5 of approving the construction of a press box and concession stand at the Harris Park baseball fields. The approval was contingent on the City of Elkhorn Planning Commission approving the project at its meeting […]
Whitewater Bark Park to get new home
By Ryan Spoehr SLN STAFF A plan has been approved to relocate the Whitewater Bark Park. City officials said its location in a low-lying area has plagued the local dog park, which is at 933 Commercial Ave. “That property always has been really wet,” Parks and Recreation Director Eric Boettcher […]
Former tenant says issues not taken care of
Property management representative disputes some claims By Heather Ruenz SLN staff Unsafe and potential health concerns in his apartment in Sharon led William Schultz Jr. to contact those he thought would address the issues, but they weren’t taken care of. After striking out with the local manager, Schultz said he […]
Elkhorn man gets 15 years in overdose death
By Vicky Wedig SLN staff A Janesville man was sentenced Jan. 10 to 15 years in prison for the Jan. 6, 2017, overdose death of Mathew Brown in Elkhorn. Jason A. Wedell, 35, was convicted of supplying the heroin that caused Brown’s death. As part of a plea deal, Wedell […]
In this week’s Times/Reporter…
The March 9 Times/Reporter includes coverage of the following: • A former tenant of an apartment complex in Sharon shares his story about unsafe and potential health concerns – including the living room window being unstable and moldy. He said he contacted local management as well as the regional property […]
Receiving recognition
The East Troy Community School District Art Show was March 4 at the high school. Featured artists include East Troy High School students (front from left) Kassidy Stern (best of show), Madeline Peters, Monica Higginson, Rachel Gilpatrick, (back row) Emilie Springer, Reese Billings, Georgia Woodley, Brooke Schubert and Caroline Christiansen. […]
