Christmas Card Town offering a flurry of activity By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer Elkhorn is referred to as Christmas Card Town for good reason. From the tree lighting and parade to a special Christmas Day meal, there is plenty going on to entertain the entire family and kids of all […]
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New coach looks to re-build Comets culture
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The new Delavan-Darien boys’ basketball coach Todd Pyszora is looking to build the House of Comet Basketball brick by brick. He said it will take patience, but he has faith in the process and feels the players – and community – are buying in. “I’m […]
Owner of emaciated dogs faces charges
Jeffrey Freund, of Elkhorn, located thanks to social media post By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer The identity of the owner of two dogs who were found wandering around the Walmart parking lot in Delavan on Thanksgiving, was announced yesterday by Delavan Police. Jeffrey M/ Freund, 48, of Elkhorn, appeared in […]
Toppers’ HQ site could play into grocery store recruitment effort
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Could the current corporate offices of Toppers Pizza play a role in Whitewater officials’ ongoing effort to land a new full-service grocer in the community? The question was explored at a recent meeting. The Whitewater Community Development Authority, a quasi-independent body from other functions of city […]
A holiday classic
“A Christmas Carol” will be performed at Elkhorn Area High School at 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Dec. 6 and 7, and at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 8. Shown at a recent rehearsal are the Ghost of Christmas Future (Presley Hodges) and Ebenezer Scrooge (AJ Sanchez.) Tickets are $7 in […]
Badger FFA members attend national conference
Badger FFA Chapter members attended the National FFA Organization’s 212º and 360º Conference at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin Nov. 15 and 16. More than 1,000 FFA members and advisors from around the state of Wisconsin participated in this national personal development conference held bi-annually in Wisconsin. […]
Lakeland School to host Waffles with Santa
The Friends of Lakeland School invite members of the Walworth County community to the 17th Annual Waffles with Santa event this year. It’ll be held Saturday, Dec. 7 from 7:30 to 11 a.m. and feature breakfast – egg and butter waffles, sausage, toppings, chocolate milk or coffee – for $8 (10 […]
Theatre Road path takes step forward
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Village of Williams Bay board approved applying for a state grant to construct a bicycle/pedestrian path along Theatre Road on Nov. 18. The proposed path runs along the border with the Town of Delavan, so it required approval from both municipalities. The Town Board […]
‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ to be performed
Lakeland Players’ holiday musical opens Dec. 13 The Lakeland Players have been busy rehearsing for their holiday musical, “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” which will be onstage at the Sprague Theater, 15 W. Walworth St., Elkhorn, Dec. 13-15 and 20-22. Show times are 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 3 […]
Delavan Council debates new development
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan Common Council was presented a concept plan for a business that may fill the former Pick ‘N Save building at 319 S. Wright St. in the former Kmart Plaza at its Nov. 19 meeting. Opinions about the plan to locate a self-storage business there […]
