Elkhorn Area High School hosts a Veterans Day observance Nov. 9 and welcomes 65 area veterans for breakfast and program. During a medley of military songs performed by the high school choir, those that served in each branch of the service were asked to stand, including Ken Ellsworth, who served […]
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Salvation Army kicks off ‘Blessings’ campaign
Bell ringers needed in communities throughout the county The Salvation Army in Walworth County is seeking funds to help people who continue to struggle across the county. In response to needs of neighbors who face poverty, unemployment and rising expenses, the Salvation Army in Walworth County has launched its annual […]
Village Board looks at leaf pick up
By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff The East Troy Village Board discussed the issue of curbside leaf pick up at the Nov. 6 meeting. The issue came before the board after resident Tom Senft spoke on the lack of it during several citizen participation sessions at recent board meetings. Senft, a […]
Eagle PD officers receive awards for saving a life
By Ryan Spoehr SLN Staff After saving the life of a person trapped underwater last June, Eagle Police officers Francisco Emanuele and Jared Glaze were each given the Life Saving Medal for their efforts. “This is quite exciting because it’s nice to showcase the work our police officers everyday,” […]
Veterans honored at special program
A Veterans Day program Saturday at Heritage Hall, Elkhorn, hosted by the Walworth County Historical Society, featured speakers as well as representatives from the Daughters of the Union Veterans Civil War and Daughters of the American Revolution. Area veterans (above) were honored during the ceremony. (Dave Dresdow photo)
Sweeter than candy
Elkhorn DECA members, including RJ Moos (from the left), Maggie Mroch, Diamond Orin, Sarah Taylor and Logan Radlein collect non-perishable food items from local homeowners in a trick-or-can event. On Oct. 27, DECA, whose student president is Haley Annes, put out bags and informational fliers at three neighborhoods in Elkhorn: […]
Man charged with stalking wife, her boyfriend
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Nov. 20 for an Illinois man charged with stalking his estranged wife and her boyfriend in Walworth. Ashley Smith, 44, of Harvard, Ill., was charged Nov. 10 in Walworth County Circuit Court with two counts each of stalking and criminal damage to property and […]
Trojans rack up all-conference accolades
Football team has 11 on All-RVC teams By Dan Truttschel Correspondent The East Troy football team landed 11 players on All-Rock Valley Conference teams following a recent coaches’ vote. Leading the way are junior quarterback Jacob Dessart and senior offensive lineman Chris Storandt, who were first-team selections. Named to the […]
Discover Whitewater Series has first wheelchair participant
By Daniel Schoettler Correspondent There were 700 participants in the Discover Whitewater Series this year, and one of them recorded a first for the annual event. Emily Fideler, who is from from Fontana and has cerebral palsy, was the lone wheelchair participant in this year’s Discover Whitewater Series event […]
Gymnast signs with University of Minnesota
By Heather Ruenz SLN staff Kaitlyn Higgins said she would spend hours doing forward rolls at home as a young child. At the age of 4, her mom signed her up for gymnastics as a way for her to wear off some energy. Recently, Higgins signed herself up for gymnastics […]
