Man allegedly assaulted girl at Elkhorn residence on multiple occasions By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff A 32-year-old Elkhorn man pleaded not guilty during a preliminary hearing last week to Class A felony charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a child on multiple occasions. Simon E. Jeninga was charged Feb. 26 in […]
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Elkhorn public works director resigns
Council to discuss options for filling or redefining role in city government By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff Elkhorn Mayor Brian Olson announced Monday night that Public Works Manager Martin Nuss had resigned from his position. In his resignation letter, Nuss said he was moving on to other opportunities, according to […]
Acting company to perform “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”
Big Foot High School’s Acting Company will present its production of “You’re a Good man, Charlie Brown,” next weekend. Performances will be at the high school next weekend, March 18 and 19, with both performances kicking off at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $6 for adults and high school students, […]
Spring into reading
Village of Walworth Police Officer Daniel Hammott reads a story about Officer Buckle and Gloria, the police dog, a story full of safety tips for both adults and children at the March 5 Youth Empowerment Success Strategies Spring in Pam Knorr Memorial Library at Walworth Grade School. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)
Study to look into potential uses for White River Park barn
Friends of White River Park looking to engage Peter Scherrer Group for study of barn By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff The Friends of the White River Park is getting the ball rolling on the White River Park barn project with a little help from Walworth County. Walworth County Director of […]
Annual W3llfest event Sunday in Whitewater
The 5th annual W3llfest will take place from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, March 13 at Whitewater High School, 534 S. Elizabeth St. in Whitewater. The event is hosted by Working for Whitewater’s Wellness, also known as W3. There is no cost to attend and the afternoon will feature a […]
Pair found with drugs in Whitewater
By Vicky Wedig Staff Writer A preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 14 for a Burlington man and a Whitewater man allegedly found with marijuana, psilocybin mushroom, and prescription drugs in Whitewater. It has not been said if they have retained a drug offense attorney individually yet but they may […]
Pursuit of suicidal man called off at state line
By Kellen Olshefski SLN Staff Lake Geneva Police pursuing a 19-year-old man ended their pursuit at the state line Thursday afternoon, according to communications heard over the police scanner. According to the scanner, the man’s girlfriend told police he was suicidal, had stated his intended method was suicide by police […]
Delavan Train Show again spread over multiple locations
City helps with this year’s event set for this weekend The Delavan Train Show, expanded two years ago to multiple downtown locations, will again house displays at the American Legion Hall and other businesses. Delavan residents Brad and Sara Deschner coordinate the show, which has been offered free for the […]
Officials select contractor for road reconstruction
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After sending out a request for bids, Whitewater officials have moved forward and selected a contractor for an upcoming spring road reconstruction project on all or portions of Boone, Center and Summit streets. With a backing by Assistant City Manager Chris McDonell, the Common Council on […]
