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Saturday, April 20, 2024
The Elkhorn girls tennis team posted a first in school history Oct. 5, winning the WIAA Division 1 Stoughton sectional to qualify for team state in Madison. The Lady Elks also advanced No. 1 singles player Parker Christensen, No. 2 singles player Alexandria Trost and the No. 2 doubles team […]
By Michael S. Hoey CORRESPONDENT The Village of Darien board approved two contracts it was not happy with on Sept. 19, but the alternatives appeared worse or unavailable. The first contract discussed was with John’s Disposal for recycling collection. The village currently pays John’s $4.90 per unit per […]
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR Nicholas Sergi loved riding motorcycles, snowmobiles, boats and 4-wheelers. “He really had a passion for anything with a motor,” explained Lauren Sergi, who now helps run the Nicholas D. Sergi Foundation after Nick’s passing in 2018. The foundation, with Nick’s love of motorsports, […]
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR Blink and you’ll have missed September, which means one of the biggest area events of the fall is rapidly approaching. The Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce is getting ready to host Oktoberfest Saturday, Oct. 15, in downtown Elkhorn in Veterans Park. The event […]
By Kellen Olshefski CORRESPONDENT The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted 5-0 in favor of postponing a compensation study for city employees in 2023 until more information is received. The compensation had been recommended for consideration by the Human Resources during its Aug. 22 meeting. At that […]
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR As weather transitions from summer into fall, a 20-plus year tradition in the City of Delavan is ready to go. The 22nd annual Scarecrow Fest will take place Saturday in downtown Delavan, with events ranging from a craft and vendor fair to free entertainment […]
The 61th annual Cornfest runs Sept. 9 to 11 at Daien West Park. This year’s theme is “If We Roast it They Will Come.” Darien West Park isat the intersection of Highway 14 and North Road at 335 W. Madison St. Cornfest features family friendly activities throughout its […]
The East Troy Bluegrass Festival is celebrating its 28th year with a weekend lineup that once again includes two of the industry’s biggest names. The two-day East Troy Bluegrass Festival, presented by the East Troy Area Chamber of Commerce, will take place Saturday, Sept. 10 and Sunday, Sept. 11 […]
By Jennifer Eisenbart STAFF WRITER For Elkhorn’s Lillie Cauffman, the fourth time was the charm. After running for the Walworth County Fairest of the Fair three times previously and serving as fair royalty twice, Cauffman, 21, was named the 2023 Fairest of the Fair Aug. 31 during the […]
