Lawyer for Alan Johnson likely to be called as witness By Vicky Wedig Editor The defense attorney for Alan M. Johnson was disqualified Friday from defending the accused murderer because the lawyer could be called as a witness in the case. Judge Kristine Drettwan on Friday ruled in favor of […]
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Whippet girls fall short in quest for state title
By Kevin Cunningham Correspondent Unfortunately for Whitewater High School’s girls basketball team, history repeated itself against Madison Edgewood. One week ago, the Whippets entered the WIAA Tournament as the No. 1 seed in its region and the No. 1-ranked team in the state, according to Wissports.com. With the No. […]
Harvard man killed in two-vehicle crash
Local man injured when other vehicle hit ice, struck his SUV Icy roads are to blame for a two-vehicle crash near Walworth last Thursday that killed a Harvard, Ill. man and injured a man from Fontana. Walworth Fire and Rescue units and Walworth County Sheriff’s Department deputies were dispatched to […]
Coach reflects on historic wrestling season
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent One of the most successful seasons in the history of Elkhorn Area High School wrestling ended with a record number of state place winners, but coach Ken Reynolds will point to a different milestone as a sign of the Elks’ dominance this past season. […]
Season ends for boys hoops
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent The third time did not prove to be the charm for the Elkhorn Area High School boys basketball team. The Elks lost 51-47 March 3 at home in a WIAA Division 2 regional semifinal game to Union Grove. It is Elkhorn’s third loss to […]
Bookworm bonanza
Sue Vavra (on left), of the Williams Bay Historical Society, and Etta Gray, of the Friends of Barrett Memorial Library, help guests check out at the library’s book sale last month. The event included deals on books, CDs and DVDs. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)
Booster Club’s Fan of the Year named
This year’s recipient of the 2017 Elkhorn All Sports Booster Club Fan of the Year was recently awarded to Ed Scaro. “Ed’s commitment to Elkhorn Area High School is unparalleled. First, as a high school athlete himself in 1978, then as a parent cheering for his own kids from the […]
Influenza on the rise in Walworth County
Walworth County is following State of Wisconsin trends and is seeing a significant increase in reported influenza infections and hospitalizations. There have been 48 flu-related hospitalizations since the beginning of the year, compared to two for the same time period last year. Nearly 30 percent of the hospitalizations this year […]
Committee recommends retaining real estate broker
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Finance and Judicial Committee voted in favor of recommending to the full council the city retain Stuart Rosenberg of ICI Commercial as the city’s commercial real estate broker at its meeting Feb. 27. After meeting with Rosenberg at the last meeting, committee […]
Residential properties transition to 64-unit apartment complex
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent All or portions of 10 separate residential properties, including single-family homes, will soon transition to a 64-unit apartment complex as part of a plan that includes rezoning the parcels. This area of re-ordering will mean that many residents will potentially be moving either into the complex […]
