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No books banned following review

By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor After a parent submitted a list of 444 books for review and possible removal in the Elkhorn Area School District, the review process finished last week with no books banned. District Administrator Jason Tadlock issued a news release through email Feb. 20 that began with a […]

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Suspect charged in double homicide

According to a news release from the City of Elkhorn Police Department, the suspect being held in connection with a double homicide in Elkhorn Feb. 1 will be charged. Thomas Routt Jr., 57, of Elkhorn, had charges officially listed late Thursday on the Walworth County Jail Inmate site. Those charges […]

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City updates ordinance on fences

By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted in favor amending the city’s ordinance on yards, specifically regarding allowable materials, at its Jan. 15 meeting. Following a motion to waive the first reading of the ordinance, City Zoning Administrator Allison Schwark – in attendance via Zoom – […]