Among entries in the 38th Annual Elkhorn Christmas Card Town Parade, held Dec. 7, was Splashtime Pools’ float, which featured some brave souls in a hot tub. See more photos from the parade, Alice in Dairyland’s visit to Friends on the Square, and the tree lighting – all in […]
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Holiday lights
At the tree lighting ceremony in Tower Park in Delavan, Mayor Mel Nieuwenhuis kicks things off once Santa arrived by fire truck. See more photos in the Dec. 12 Enterprise. (Dave Dresdow photo)
UW-Whitewater contributes to regional economy
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has an economic impact of $514.9 million annually on the region, according to results of the university’s most recent study conducted by its Fiscal and Economic Research Center. Announced Dec. 5, the study shows that the university continues to be a key financial driver for southeast […]
Young Chiefs wrestling team to build on last year
By Dan Truttschel Correspondent The work continues for the Big Foot-Williams Bay wrestling team and second-year head coach Tyler Heck. And by all accounts, things are trending in the right direction. Heck remains hopeful that lessons learned a year ago by his young squad will help the Chiefs take a […]
Elk gymnasts medal in We Believe Invite
By Chris Bennett Correspondent Lyndsay Ryan won on the uneven bars and helped the Elkhorn Area High School gymnastics team to a second-place finish Dec. 7 in the We Believe Invite at Sun Prairie High School. “We knew there would be some challenges going into this meet, since it was […]
Badger HS wins state awards for one-act play
Badger High School’s one-act play, “The Amazing Angelman,” competed at the state theater competition at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Nov. 22 and took home eight awards, including Critic’s Choice, the highest award a play can receive. The play performed to a full house on the Mainstage and received a standing […]
Elkhorn to clean up sump pump ordinance
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent Proposed updates to the City of Elkhorn’s ordinance regarding sump pump discharge are geared toward better defining when homeowners are required to connect and provide pathways to help them handle it. Under the ordinance as it currently stands, all homeowners within the City of Elkhorn are […]
Bunco Bonanza winner
It’s a full house at Evergreen Country Club for the Elkhorn Area Women’s Club Nov. 17 Bunco Bonanza fundraiser Bunco fundraiser at Evergreen Country Club. The event featured cash raffles, a wine pull and cash Bunco prizes. The club raised $2,000, which will be given to the Elkhorn Fire Department […]
Delavan officials respond to questions about closed session
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent City Attorney Steve Koch responded to questions about why a discussion by the Common Council on Nov. 19 about the Temperance House was conducted in closed session. Koch said doing so was proper and no one associated with the Temperance House should be surprised the […]
Whitewater officials working with UW on small business study
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With assistance from an outside entity, Whitewater officials are hoping to find out what the city excels in, and where it can improve, in fostering small businesses within the community. The Community Development Authority on Nov. 21 discussed with City Manager Cameron Clapper the partnership, which […]
