Upgraded criminal charges including first-degree recklessly endangering safety have been filed against a 21-year-old Elkhorn woman who was rescued from her car after crashing into a natural gas line in the Town of Waterford May 26. In addition to the two counts of reckless endangerment, Vada Wirtz is now […]
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Sheriff seeks help finding missing man
Authorities focused searches in Kettle Moraine State Forest The Walworth County Sheriff’s Department Aug. 12 continued to seek help from the public in finding a man who has been missing since mid-July. Russ Delorme was last seen in the Elkhorn area on July 13, according to a press release issued […]
A life affirmed
Relay for Life to honor wife, mother who finds strength in family By Anne Trautner Staff Writer Becky Greco is nervous about giving the opening speech for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life at the Walworth County Fairgrounds this Friday. “I’m not a public speaker, so I’m freaking […]
Water treatment facility drowned again by Council
City opts to abandon Northeast Water Treatment Facility project for time being By Kellen Olshefski Editor A split-vote sealed the fate of the Northeast Water Treatment Facility project Monday night as Aldermen decided not to move forward with a redesign of the plant. To-date, the City has committed approximately […]
Residents hear options for Lincoln Street
Alternatives look to discourage through traffic down street, ease traffic for residents By Kellen Olshefski Editor Results presented to North Lincoln Street residents during a public hearing Monday showed options are available to ease through traffic on the street. Chief Transportation Engineer for the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning […]
Council gives go ahead for ADA play structure
Proposed structure will replace outdated equipment in Sunset Park By Kellen Olshefski Editor The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted unanimously in favor of dedicating about $98,000 to a new ADA-friendly play structure in Sunset Park. Elkhorn’s Municipal Services and Utilities Committee reviewed three proposals for the new […]
First Congregational UCC to hold Fun Fest this weekend
The First Congregational United Church of Christ, 76 S. Wisconsin St., is holding a Family Fun Fest from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 12 to raise money for several community service groups including: Hope Now, Inc., the Elkhorn Area Food Pantry, Habitat for Humanity in Walworth […]
Suspect arrested for June 19 lewd and lascivious act
By Kellen Olshefski Editor City of Elkhorn Police arrested a 38-year-old Darien man June 24 who allegedly exposed himself to an adult female on June 19 on North Broad Street. William McCleery, of Darien, has been charged with one count of lewd and lascivious behavior, exposure, according to […]
Police hope for safe holiday weekend
Chief says proper safety precautions are a necessity with weekend’s festivities By Kellen Olshefski Editor With fireworks playing a large role in Fourth of July celebrations nationwide, City of Elkhorn Police Chief Joel Christensen said Monday police are aiming for a fun, but safe and legal, holiday weekend. With […]
County denies proposed site for Agape House for boys
By Anne Trautner Assistant Editor An Agape House for boys will not be located on Potter Road in Lafayette. The Walworth County Zoning Agency voted 4-3 against the home for troubled boys after listening to arguments for and against the proposed home on June 19. “I certainly support the idea, […]
