In this week’s Independent…

• The City of Elkhorn Common Council revisits and ultimately approves engaging a planner for Babe Mann Park after hearing a recap of points discussed in a recent committee meeting;

• An endeavor between Matheson Memorial Library and the Walworth County Historical Society aims to preserve Elkhorn history through the words and voices of local people;

• Read a recap on this year’s NVD Memorial Shamrock Shuffle which boasted 600 participants and raised roughly $13,000. The event sponsors a scholarship fund and this year, also teamed up with Honoring Our Fallen, in memory of PFC Ethan Barclay-Weberpal, a Marine from the area who was killed Jan. 16;

• Members of the Walworth County Human Resources Association recently heard Deputy Dan Nelson discuss active shooter preparedness tips;

• See photos from a career fair held at Tibbets Elementary School for Elkhorn area fifth graders;

• Learn how to be part of the Walworth County Senior Golf League, set to tee off for the season April 16 at Lauderdale Lakes Golf Club in Elkhorn;

In sports… the Elks baseball team returns from a week in Myrtle Beach; the EAHS tennis team welcomes a new coach and a new court; the Elks softball team opens the season with a comeback.

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