Multiple Elkhorn establishments recently passed tobacco retailer compliance checks done by the Kenosha, Racine and Walworth Tri-county Tobacco-Free Coalition. The checks, held on Aug. 13, are conducted as part of the Wisconsin Wins program facilitated through the coalition. Businesses which passed the coalition’s compliance check include: BP, N6424 US Highway […]
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Bartolotta offering discount
Committee feels refund may be more appropriate By Kellen Olshefski Editor After City Administrator Sam Tapson was prompted to reach out to Bartolotta Fireworks Co., Inc., about this year’s fireworks snafu, Bartolotta has responded and members of the City of Elkhorn Finance and Judicial Committee aren’t exactly thrilled with the […]
Lutherdale receives new sign
Sign just one of changes to come By Kellen Olshefski Editor A new sign out at the entrance of Lutherdale Ministries just north of Elkhorn on highways 12 and 67 is shining not only as a welcome beacon, but also as a literal sign of things to come. Lutherdale Ministries […]
City looks to fix outfield drainage concerns
Original proposal would cost city about $16,000 to fix, committee to discuss options further By Kellen Olshefski Editor The City of Elkhorn Common Council took a hard look at a proposal to fix outfield drainage issues at the north baseball diamond in Elkhorn’s Sunset Park at its meeting Monday night. […]
Swing batter!
Charlie Hernandez takes a swing at an inflatable tee-ball game at the Oct. 17 Oktoberfest celebrations in Elkhorn. This game was one of several children’s activities available in the park amongst the numerous vendors surrounding the square. Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Chris Clapper said this year’s Oktoberfest […]
Investigation continues into murder, suicide
Police hope to wrap up investigation in “not-too-distant” future By Kellen Olshefski Editor The City of Elkhorn Police Department is continuing its investigation into the Oct. 10 murder, suicide that left two men dead in an Elkhorn apartment. City of Elkhorn Police Chief Joel Christensen said Monday at this point […]
‘Great Scott!’ It’s that time of year again
Lakeland Players to present ‘Rocky Horror Show’ The Lakeland Players will perform a seasonal treat with the “Rocky Horror Show” Oct. 25, 26, 31 and Nov. 1 and 2 at The Walworth County Performing Arts Center, 15 W. Walworth St., Elkhorn. All shows are at 7:30 p.m. The “Rocky Horror […]
Community comes together to clean up city
By Kellen Olshefski Editor At the tail end of September several groups of Elkhorn community members came together to help clean up the city and serve the surrounding community. Mayor Brian Olson commended the group publicly at a recent City of Elkhorn Common Council meeting and via his Facebook page. […]
Students gain global view
Spanish, Chinese exchange programs go smoothly By Kellen Olshefski Editor Students and staff involved with two recent exchange programs shared reports regarding their trips with the Elkhorn Area School District Board of Education on Oct. 12. Representatives of the 31 total students, staff and parents that went to Spain in […]
Enrollment up in Elkhorn School District
Levy to increase slightly, still lower than last year’s however By Kellen Olshefski Editor The Elkhorn Area School District Board of Education took a look at the district’s official head count as of the third Friday in September at its Oct. 12 meeting. According to the annual tally, the district […]