It’s in memory of Claudette Lee, a longtime school aide Sharon Community School has a new addition to its primary playground, a Buddy Bench in memory of Claudette Lee. “Lee was a dedicated aide at the Sharon Community School for 21 years,” according to Lillian Henderson, district administrator. Henderson said […]
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Special celebration
Terra Yard Creations, on Highway 67 south of Elkhorn, celebrated its one-year anniversary June 17 with free, grilled food, beverages, music and kids activities. The Elkhorn store is owned by Ryan and Jen Hanson and features a variety of items for yards and gardens including birdbaths and whimsical décor. (Penny […]
A wiggly time
Peyton Hill holds a snake at the Snake Discovery program at Walworth Memorial Library June 26, which had a crowd of 160 children. “It has been a fun summer for programs and we have had wonderful crowds,” Bobbi Sorrentino, library director, said following the event. (Submitted photo)
In the nick of time
Township police use Narcan hours after receiving it By Tracy Ouellette Editor Within hours of implementing its new Nasal Naloxone Program, the Town of East Troy Police Department used the drug to save the life of a 26-year-old man in the Village of East Troy, township Police Chief Don Jensen […]
Market Street won’t extend to fairgrounds
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent In a special meeting Monday night, the City of Elkhorn Common Council voted against including an extension from the future East Market Street into the Walworth County Fairgrounds as a part of the project after learning the Fair Board had little interest in the new entrance. […]
Man charged in Sharon crash that injured friend
By Vicky Wedig SLN staff An initial appearance is scheduled for July 10 for a Darien man charged in connection with a drunken-driving crash that injured his friend in the Town of Sharon in October. Timothy P. Roherty, 47, was charged June 22 in Walworth County Circuit Court with injury […]
Celebrating the nation’s independence
For anyone looking for something to do during the Fourth of July week, there are plenty of events and activities to choose from in East Troy, where Independence Day is celebrated in style with a parade, fireworks displays, carnival and more. East Troy hosted the first formal Fourth of July […]
Legion baseball wraps up busy week
Team posts three wins, two losses and a tie By Dan Truttschel Correspondent It was a busy but a productive week for the East Troy Post 188 16U baseball team. East Troy posted a 3-2-1 record, including an 8-8 tie Monday night against visiting Lake Geneva in a game that […]
Sharon Fire & Rescue honored by Flight For Life
Scene Call of the Year Award for handling of three-vehicle crash By Heather Ruenz SLN staff The McHenry, Ill. Flight For Life base presented the Sharon Fire & Rescue Department with its 23rd Annual Scene Call of the Year 2016 award on June 17 for the department’s teamwork and overall […]
Bidding wars
At Inspiration Ministries annual Boat and Car Auction June 17, John and Max Oldenburg, from East Troy, take a closer look at a sailboat before it goes up for auction. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)
