By Tyler Lamb Editor The Elkhorn Common Council dealt a blow to a troubled city bar, voting 5-0 Monday night to revoke the liquor license of The Reddroom, effectively shutting it down. Alderman Jim D’Alessandro recused himself from the vote due personal dealings with the bar. Municipal code stipulates a […]
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Lakeland Players celebrates 40 years on stage
Theatre group nears 150-production mark By Tyler Lamb Editor Old friends, good memories and a touch of nostalgia: that’s what the Lakeland Players promise this month as it celebrates 40 years on the stage. Composed of amateur actors and actresses, who have blended together to form a community theater […]
Flurry of events on tap at Elkhorn Oktoberfest
Tyler Lamb Editor Grab your stein, throw on your lederhosen and mark your calendars for Elkhorn’s Oktoberfest. The event will be held Saturday, Oct. 19 under the colorful canopy of fall foliage in the downtown square area. The annual fall festival, now in its eighth year, continues to thrive as […]
Second Day of Action event set for Oct. 12
Walworth County Move to Amend will hold its second Day of Action on Saturday, Oct. 12, in the cities of Elkhorn, Delavan and Lake Geneva. Residents can sign a petition to support the national Move to Amend movement to rescind the concept of “corporate personhood” and generally curbing election spending […]
Multi-chamber networking event slated
Representatives from multiple chambers of commerce across southeastern Wisconsin will come together for a special multi-chamber networking event from 8 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Nov. 7 at Evergreen Golf Club, N6246 Highway 12/67, Elkhorn. “This is a great benefit for chamber members with 11 chambers coming together to bring […]
Food pantries distribute emergency supplies
The federal Emergency Food Assistance Program is available to provide food assistance to low-income households in Rock and Walworth counties. The program provides supplemental food assistance in combination with other assistance programs to maximize and target limited food and funding sources. Community Action Inc., of Delavan, is one of 16 […]
Grants available for Walworth County residents
Eligible Walworth County residents can apply for Community Development Block Grant funding on October 15 to get help in making a down payment on a home, install accessibility improvements such as wheelchair ramps, having any issues fixed with a reputable Plumber, electrician, contractor, etc. or receive 0 percent deferred payment […]
Upcoming: Learn about pressure canning
The Walworth County University of Wisconsin-Extension will hold three “Introduction to Pressure Canning” classes in Room 220 of the Walworth County Government Center, 100 W. Walworth St., Elkhorn: • 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23 • 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 22 • 5:30 p.m. to […]
WCAC luncheon celebrates alliance’s accomplishments
By Kellen Olshefski and Tyler Lamb Elkhorn Independent Staff The Walworth County Alliance for Children (WCAC) held its annual luncheon Sept. 26 to celebrate the hard work of volunteers and donors who have contributed to the year’s accomplishments. Held at Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva, the event brought together […]
Judge John Race set to retire
Elkhorn Independent Staff Longtime Walworth County Judge John Race has informed Gov. Scott Walker he intends to retire on Dec. 30. “I’m 78. I don’t want to be carried out feet first,” Race said. He submitted a letter to Walker’s office last Tuesday announcing his intent to retire. Race has […]
