At the City of Elkhorn’s Star Spangled Spectacular, members of the Holton-Elkhorn Band take the stage where they performed a variety of patriotic tunes for the large crowd gathered at Sunset Park. See more photos in the July 8 Independent. (Dave Dresdow photo)
Author: Heather Perkins
Elkhorn trash, recycling fees to increase
It’s an effort to replenish reserve funds, city administrator says By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted 6-0 in favor of increasing solid waste and recycling fees by $1.50 at its June 21 meeting, an action aimed at replenishing reserves after fees failed to cover the […]
(Pork) chop shop
THOMAS PECK
Thomas H. Peck (Pechousek), 88, of Lake Geneva and Naples, Florida, passed away to eternal life on June 28, 2021 in Naples. Visitation will be at the Lazarczyk Family Funeral Home, 515 Center Street, Lake Geneva, on Thursday, July 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Friday, July […]
The Luna Project partners two organizations
New Beginnings, Studio 84 team up Two organizations, two different approaches and missions yet interconnected with a common goal of transforming lives have teamed up in a fundraiser. Dubbed the Luna Project, it’s bringing together art and counseling in an effort to raise awareness and funds to support New Beginnings […]
Early show
Whitewater could return to virtual meetings
Pivot being considered due to equipment issues at city hall By Dave Fidlin Correspondent After a brief return to a traditional, in-person format, Whitewater municipal officials are leaving the door open to a possible return to a fully virtual format while higher-grade equipment is en route. The Common Council on […]
Sweetness runs in the family
MILDRED SAWYER
Mildred K. Sawyer, 84, a longtime resident of Sharon, Elkhorn and Delavan, passed away to eternal life on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Ridgestone Village in Delavan. She was born on July 11, 1936, to Walter and Eva (Kutschat) Knackstedt in Chicago, the third of four daughters. Mildred is […]
Teen gets stuck on pier
Bystander held patient’s head above water until rescuers arrived By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer In what City of Delavan Fire Chief Tim O’Neill described as “one of the more unique calls” he’s responded to, a 14-year-old is reportedly doing well following a freak accident at a pier on Delavan Lake […]
