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Giving hearts

      Thanks to the generosity of community members, and a food and money drive by entries in the 35th Annual Christmas Card Town Parade, two loads of food and $376 in cash were donated to the Elkhorn Food Pantry recently. Shown with the items collected are: Sarah Franz, […]

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Lakeland’s Little Learners receives grant

A local preschool – Lakeland’s Little Learners, Elkhorn – recently announced it received a grant from the Lori Genske Endowment Fund, of the Elkhorn Fund, a component of the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, Inc. The grant will support surfacing of the preschool playground. “The center is excited to have […]

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Elkhorn Meals on Wheels needs drivers

The Elkhorn Meals on Wheels program is in need of individuals as well as church/civic groups to assist in delivering meals to homebound seniors. “Many groups, such as the Elkhorn Kiwanis and area churches, already volunteer, however, more are needed,” according to Colleen Lesniak, the volunteer coordinator for Walworth County. […]

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Sharing Christmas spirit

      Students at Tibbets Elementary School, Elkhorn, entertain their teachers and family members during the school’s Christmas program Dec. 20. The concert featured students playing a variety of instruments including bells, blocks and recorders, as well as them singing, embellished with choreography. (Jean Sigmund photo)

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Shared ride program to launch Tuesday

By Ryan Spoehr Staff writer A taxi service to link Walworth County municipalities through public transportation is set start just after the first of the year. On Jan. 3, the new service provided by VIP Services, Inc. of Elkhorn, in conjunction with the county, will be available. “It can allow […]

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Warm welcome

      Zack (from the left), Jack and Morgan Hunter, and Ben Tuescher greet guests as they arrive at the free, Christmas Day Community Meal Dec. 25 at the Elkhorn Chamber of Commerce building. In addition to dinner, guests were treated to a variety of goodies and a gift […]

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City to retain Kapur and Associates

Council votes to renew contract with engineering company By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted in favor of retaining Kapur and Associates to provide engineering services for 2017 at its Dec. 19 meeting. City Administrator Sam Tapson said at the Dec. 12 Finance and Judicial Committee […]

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Tree House showing true Christmas spirit

Numerous families will have food, gifts thanks to donations By Ryan Spoehr Staff Writer The Tree House at the Walworth County Alliance For Children has just wrapped up initiatives to bring food and presents to families in need during the Christmas season. On Tuesday, the Tree House’s ham and turkey […]

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Land Trust gets grant from Elkhorn Fund

The Kettle Moraine Land Trust received a grant from the Elkhorn Fund, a component of the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc., to support its “Day in the Woods” program. The grant is made available from the Community Foundation’s Lori Genske Endowment Fund of the Elkhorn Fund. The Lori Genske […]

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A little bit more!

      The Grinch, shown pointing at a tree full of ornaments outside a home on Devendorf Street in Elkhorn, is known for this popular quote often shared during the holiday season, through the writing of Dr. Seuss: “What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. What […]