Lake Geneva restaurateur faces felony charges By Vicky Wedig Editor The owner of Popeye’s restaurant in Lake Geneva was released from jail on a $10,000 signature bond Tuesday after allegedly assaulting an employee Saturday. Charges were pending Tuesday when bond was set for Dimitrius Anagnos, 52, of Lake Geneva, who […]
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Routine asphalt work leads to concerns
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A routine, late summer capital improvement project has led to environmental concerns at Cravath Lake and other surrounding natural areas, though city officials say steps have been taken to address the issue. City Manager Cameron Clapper discussed how resurfacing municipal parking lots led to the environmental […]
East Troy man killed in motorcycle crash
A 38-year-old East Troy man is dead after his motorcycle struck a tree Saturday night. According to a press release from the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office, Walter M. Kraayvanger Jr. crashed his red 1999 Kawasaki motorcycle into a tree Pleasant Lake Road just south of Oakwood drive, in the […]
City reviews library parking
Committee not in favor of redesign that would add minimal slots By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff While parking is at a premium at Matheson Memorial Library, members of the City of Elkhorn Municipal Services and Utilities committee opted against a redesign of the lot last week that not only carried […]
Whitewater Aquatic Center friends to host first formal meeting
A new group, the Friends of Whitewater Aquatic Center was formed by volunteers from the community to support the Whitewater Aquatic and Fitness Center as it continues to serve the community’s health needs. The group will have its first formal meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 5 p.m. at the […]
‘Death by Chocolate’ opens next week
By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff In what has become a regular occurance, the Friends of the East Troy Lions Public Library are putting on a play to help fund library programs. “It’s a combination of coffee and chocolate, how can you go wrong,” play director Mary Hubbard Nugent said. The […]
Committee recommends reinvesting $109,000 in dividends
By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff The City of Elkhorn Finance and Judicial Committee opted in favor of recommending to the full council it rolls about $109,000 worth of Cities and Villages Mutual Insurance Company dividends back into the fund to continue to grow. At the committee’s Aug. 22 meeting, City […]
Revised ordinance locked down after narrow vote
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A lock box ordinance — the on-again, off-again local legislation that has, at times, drawn heated debate — is moving forward in the new year, following a recent decision by officials. In a narrow 4-3 vote, the Common Council on Sept. 6 voted to re-enact the […]
Have a tech problem? Ask a Geek
High school students offer computer support to community By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff The Geek Squad at East Troy High School will be available to answer tech questions and provide device support in monthly Ask a Geek session starting Saturday, Oct. 1. The sessions are from 9 to 11 a.m., […]
Lakeland Bakery celebrating anniversary Saturday
Lakeland Bakery is holding an anniversary open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday at the bakery, 421 N. Wisconsin St., Elkhorn. The bakery will be hosting raffles, entertainment, music, face painting and more. Staff will also be serving up hot dogs, brats and hamburgers. The event is […]
