By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent Proposed updates to the City of Elkhorn’s ordinance regarding sump pump discharge are geared toward better defining when homeowners are required to connect and provide pathways to help them handle it. Under the ordinance as it currently stands, all homeowners within the City of Elkhorn are […]
Author: Heather Ruenz
Bunco Bonanza winner
It’s a full house at Evergreen Country Club for the Elkhorn Area Women’s Club Nov. 17 Bunco Bonanza fundraiser Bunco fundraiser at Evergreen Country Club. The event featured cash raffles, a wine pull and cash Bunco prizes. The club raised $2,000, which will be given to the Elkhorn Fire Department […]
Delavan officials respond to questions about closed session
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent City Attorney Steve Koch responded to questions about why a discussion by the Common Council on Nov. 19 about the Temperance House was conducted in closed session. Koch said doing so was proper and no one associated with the Temperance House should be surprised the […]
Whitewater officials working with UW on small business study
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With assistance from an outside entity, Whitewater officials are hoping to find out what the city excels in, and where it can improve, in fostering small businesses within the community. The Community Development Authority on Nov. 21 discussed with City Manager Cameron Clapper the partnership, which […]
A lot of helping hands
Badger High School Associate Principal Mike Giovingo, Gen Reed and Amy Peterburs Bittner organize pies for a recent school fundraiser to purchase an electric bike (E-Assist) for junior Brooks Guif, who is challenged by cerebral palsy. The bike is expected to aid Guif in getting to school, work and other […]
Alice in Dairyland opens Christmas tree season
Area students take part in tree-cutting event The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection and the 72nd Alice in Dairyland Abigail Martin joined area students at a special tree-cutting event in Walworth County recently. Fourth and fifth grade students from Walworth, Sharon, Fontana and Reek Elementary schools were […]
Holton Band, Elkhorn, to host holiday concert
By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer The Holton-Elkhorn Band is almost ready to host its annual Christmas concert and again will do so at Elkhorn Area High School. On Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7:30 p.m., the Holton-Elkhorn Band will take the stage in the James A. Wehner Auditorium at EAHS, which […]
Teen charged with stealing scooter
A warrant was issued Nov. 20 for the arrest of an Iowa teen charged with stealing a motor scooter from a Town of La Grange resident. Trevor Barnes, 17, of Des Moines, Iowa, was charged Nov. 19 in Walworth County Circuit Court with burglary of a building or dwelling, operating […]
Thanksgiving Dinner serves record number
By Heidi Schulz Staff Writer This year marked the 13th annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner With Friends. The event is coordinated by Chris and Patti Marsicano and led by many dedicated volunteers. The food is all paid for by donations and the turkeys are cooked by many local restaurants including: The […]
Agape homes to host open house
It’ll feature a Christmas gift bazaar, refreshments and an ornament tree By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer The Agape homes and schools for boys and girls in Walworth invite members of the greater community to stop in and celebrate the warmth and wonder of Christmas on Sunday. An open house will […]
