By Ryan Spoehr SLN staff After an overwhelming turnout of tens of thousands people attending the inaugural Elkhorn Ribfest last year, organizers are firing up the smokers for a second go at it. “Everyone loves barbecue. We brought in many barbecue companies from all over the country last year. We […]
Sports & Other News
Judge denies furlough for man charged in drug death
By Heather Ruenz SLN staff A man charged with homicide for supplying the heroin that caused the overdose death of a man in Elkhorn will not be allowed to leave jail for the birth of his child, a judge ruled recently. Jason A. Wedell, 34, appeared in court, in custody […]
Walworth man gets 15 years behind bars
By Jason Arndt SLN staff Despite claims of self-defense and having an alcohol problem, a 42-year-old Walworth man convicted of trying to kill his adult son was sentenced to 15 years behind bars on June 28, 10 years more than what the defense requested. Gabino Dominguez Gonzalez, who was found […]
Trial set in Russian Roulette homicide case
Owner of gun used in shooting scheduled for November trial By Vicky Wedig SLN Staff An East Troy man whose gun was used in the fatal shooting of another East Troy man Jan. 2 is scheduled to go on trial in November. Tyler M. Odell, 22, appeared in court in […]
Woman dies after being struck by vehicle
By Heather Ruenz SLN staff A Delavan woman died after being struck by a vehicle at Jones Travel, Inc. late last month, according to a crash report obtained from the Elkhorn Police Department. Norma Joy Seward, 73, was killed after being hit by a personal vehicle while walking in the […]
St. John’s of Elkhorn offering VBS, pool party
St. John’s Church, 104 S. Broad St., Elkhorn, will offer Vacation Bible School July 10 through 14 for kids 4 years old up to those who have completed sixth grade. The evening program will begin with a free family dinner from 5:30 to 6 p.m. followed by a lesson, songs, […]
Mukwonago Rotary Club announces winner of playhouse
East Troy woman happy to take playhouse home after years of buying raffle tickets Sue Schmidt of East Troy is the winner of the playhouse sponsored by the Rotary Club of Mukwonago and built by students in the Mukwonago High School’s building trades class. The winning ticket was drawn at […]
American classic
This John Deere tractor makes its way through Sharon during the July 4 parade, which kicked off the daylong celebration that included a party at Goodland Memorial Park with food, drinks and kids games, followed by a fireworks show at dusk. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)
Special guests
Top: Members of the Marine Corps League participate in Elkhorn’s Star Spangled Celebration, Friday, at Sunset Park while Tyler Bidlack (right) helps out at the FFA food stand. The event included a performance by the Holton Band, a variety of food and treats from local vendors, kids activities and fireworks. (Dave […]
East Troy Railroad celebrates Chicago Day with National Park Service
Historic South Shore railroad cars to be featured at Saturday’s event By Tracy Ouellette Editor The National Park Service and East Troy Railroad Museum are hosting a joint interpretative program featuring historic South Shore Railroad Car 33 on Saturday, July 8, during the museum’s annual “Chicago Day” event. Car 33 […]
