More than 780 students will march across the stage to receive their degrees at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s 2018 winter commencement. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at Kachel Fieldhouse. This year’s commencement speaker is Kwame Salter, who graduated magna cum laude from UW-Whitewater with a degree […]
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Orchestra holds annual concert at Calvary
DDHS string choir greets guests in the church lobby By Tom Ganser Correspondent On Nov. 3, Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra volunteer musicians from southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois, including Delavan, performed in a concert at Calvary Community Church in Williams Bay. The concert included Hungarian Dance No. 6 by Johannes […]
Audiology clinic receives dementia-friendly designation
AuD Hearing, 875 Townline Road, Lake Geneva, received the Purple Angel award designating the medical group as a dementia-friendly facility. Doctor of audiology Monara Ledtke and her staff participated in free training provided by the Dementia Friendly Community Initiative of Walworth County. Bernadette Russow, of the Dementia Friendly Community Initiative, […]
Spreading kindness, one act at a time
EAHS accepts Rachel’s Challenge, hopes to reach beyond school walls By Heather Ruenz SLN staff To ensure students are treated with respect and not subjected to bullying, the Elkhorn Area School District implemented a program a few years ago. The OLWEUS Bullying Prevention Program is a comprehensive approach that includes […]
Wet winter wonderland
At the annual Elkhorn Christmas Card Town Parade Dec. 1, these volunteers attempt to keep themselves and their furry friends warm and dry on the Lakeland Animal Shelter float. See more photos in the Dec. 6 Elkhorn Independent and Holiday Greetings section later this month. (Heather Ruenz photo)
Woman charged in meth cook at hotel to withdraw guilty plea
By Vicky Wedig Staff Writer A woman who pleaded guilty in a 2017 meth cook and has appeared in court twice to be sentenced is filing a motion to withdraw her plea. A status conference is scheduled for Dec. 27 for Melissa E. Kuen, 37, whose attorney told the court […]
Sharon volleyball team wins tournament
After a two-day battle against other area schools including a tiebreaker, Sharon Community’s volleyball team walked away winners from the 2018 BFASA Volleyball Tournament. It was held Nov. 8 and 10 and featured teams from Fontana, Sharon, Reek and Walworth elementary schools. In the first round of play on Nov. […]
Carnival worker in court for hammer attack
A motion hearing was scheduled for Dec. 6 for a Mississippi man charged with raping and attacking a woman with a hammer while in Elkhorn working for the carnival company at the Walworth County Fair. Terrence D. Leflore, 24, of Jackson, Miss., pleaded not guilty Sept. 21 in Walworth County […]
Whitewater seeking new funding as WEDC future unknown
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent An appointed Whitewater committee is seeking a fresh round of venture capital funding from a state organization as a changing of the guard in Madison looms in the foreground. The city’s Community Development Authority on Nov. 15 voted to seek a fresh round of funding, in […]
Ready for the next chapter
Elkhorn Police Detective Tom Bushey retires By Heather Ruenz SLN staff After 40 years on the job in what he considers a successful career with more than 5,000 arrests, Detective Tom Bushey took off his badge for the final time on Friday. “Most officers want to help people at the […]
