Little Free Library encourages reading By Heather Ruenz SLN staff A Little Free Library outside the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Elkhorn has been getting a lot of business, so to speak, since it was installed a few months ago. “When it was put up in early May, […]
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Second antique, garden market planned
Forget-Me-Not Flower Market owners look for event to grow By Heather Ruenz SLN staff The first antique and garden market, held in mid-June, was so successful organizers Stephanie Atwell and Amy Hurwitz – who own Forget-Me-Not Flower Market – are planning a second one for Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. […]
For the animals
Diane Hanson, of rural Elkhorn, hosts a summer party at her home July 23 featuring live music by Tracy Becka (above), a silent auction and refreshments with the request that guests bring donations for Lakeland Animal Shelter. “I’m an animal person and the shelter is always in need so I […]
County employees attend dementia friendly training
By Heather Ruenz SLN staff It’s estimated 13.6 percent of the population in Walworth County has Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia and by the year 2025, that number is expected to jump to 20 percent. In an effort to increase awareness and offer a better understanding of how to […]
His style, and smile live on
Jerry Ketchpaw loved barbering, sports and people By Heather Ruenz SLN staff “I can’t tell you a lot about the first 53 years or so that Jerry was at this barbershop but I can tell you about the last seven. He took a chance on me,” Megan McCormick, a stylist […]
Janesville man dies in Town of Darien crash
A 46-year-old Janesville man died Saturday in a crash in the Town of Darien. Ryan Andrew Phetteplace died when the 2008 Subara Impreza he was driving east on Highway 11 and 14 in the Town of Darien went into the westbound lane and collided head-on with a semi, according to […]
National Alliance on Mentally Ill offers support
Local affiliate regularly features guest speakers Gil and Jean Malmstrom discovered NAMI Waukesha while trying to help a family member affected by mental illness. Inspired by the powerful community of support and caring they experienced through NAMI Waukesha, the Malmstroms were moved to start a support group to help those […]
Local cancer survivor celebrates five years
At annual event at Cancer Treatment Centers of America Katherine Vogt, a lymphoma cancer survivor from Elkhorn, joined more than 135 fellow five-year cancer survivors at Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Midwestern Regional Medical Center for its 29th Annual Celebrate Life event last month. Celebrate Life is an […]
Whitewater PD joining new multi-jurisdictional crowd-control unit
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent The Whitewater Police Department is linking arms with many of its counterparts across Walworth County for an initiative aimed at addressing large, unruly crowds of people. Police Chief Lisa Otterbacher and Captain Dan Meyer came before the Common Council on July 18 and discussed the so-called […]
Redline Coalition releases Highway 12 update
The Redline Coalition is made up of the Township of La Grange, City of Elkhorn, Lauderdale Lake and Pleasant Lake Management Districts, Greater Whitewater Committee, Inc., Walworth County, the City of Whitewater and Walworth County Economic and Development Alliance. The coalition’s mission is three-fold: one, Governor Walker and legislators direct […]
