By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted in favor amending the city’s ordinance on yards, specifically regarding allowable materials, at its Jan. 15 meeting. Following a motion to waive the first reading of the ordinance, City Zoning Administrator Allison Schwark – in attendance via Zoom – […]
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Victims in Elkhorn double homicide identified
The City of Elkhorn police department released the names Thursday night of the victims in a double homicide in Elkhorn at the Sports Page Barr. The two victims were identified as 37-year-old Gina Weingart and 33-year-old Emerson Weingart, both of Elkhorn. The two were husband and wife. Earlier in the […]
UPDATED: Double homicide in Elkhorn confirmed
Updated, 2:30 p.m. – At a news conference this morning, law enforcement called the situation a “senseless act of violence.” Elkhorn Police Chief Joel Christensen called the situation horrific, and said it is too early in the investigation for a suspect to be identified or to determine motive from the […]
Town of Delavan to explore shared services
By Michael S. Hoey CORRESPONDENT The Town of Delavan Board approved sending a letter to neighboring municipalities on Jan. 23 soliciting input on shared services for fire and rescue. There was some question as to the responses the letter might generate considering the county is planning on studying shared […]
Allen remembered for his contributions at council meeting
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT The sudden, unexpected death of Council President James “Jim” Allen in the thick of the holidays prompted an outpouring of support from his elected colleagues and community members as the Common Council held its first meeting since the incident this week. Allen, who served on […]
Council aims to revisit use of the vehicles on city streets at Feb. 5 meeting
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent At its Jan. 3 meeting, the City of Elkhorn Common Council further discussed the use of ATVs and UTVs on city streets, requesting more information before the topic comes back to the council at its Feb. 5 meeting. At the meeting, City Administrator Adam Swann said […]
Survivor hits in the heart at Join the Movement event
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Growing up in Illinois, Sherry Camp knew nothing of a regular home life. With two parents that abused her amidst alcohol and drug abuse, Camp’s father promised her as a bride to the Klu Klux Klan. Her mother never said the words, “I love you,” and […]
Village of Darien searching for new admin
By Michael S. Hoey CORRESPONDENT The Village of Darien is in need of a new Administrator/Clerk/Treasurer. The board received an update about the hiring process from the current Administrator, Lindsey Peterson, on Monday evening. Peterson has been with the village for three years and is leaving to become the […]
Council approves employee bonuses for all workers
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT Against the backdrop of inflationary pressures that continue to pinch consumers’ pocketbooks, Whitewater officials have finalized a plan for a tiered one-time financial bonus in the new year. The Common Council on Dec. 19 approved the bonus plan, finalizing a proposal that had been deliberated […]
Village Hall renovations to begin soon
By Stephanie Jones Correspondent The new year will bring a new look for the entrance of East Troy’s Village Hall, as well as a long-awaited new HVAC system. The Village Board on Dec. 4 approved a bid from Lake Geneva’s Glen Fern Construction for the project. Village Administrator Eileen Suhm […]
