Walworth County Fair goers witnessed a flash mob performed by the Open Arms Free Clinic Volunteer Outreach Team on Aug. 29. Over 100 volunteers prepared the joyful expression of outreach to the The Greatest Showman movie soundtrack song, “Come Alive” under the direction of The Dance Factory Choreographer, Garrett Vopendesta. […]
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Lady Elks hit rough patch in New Berlin
By Chris Bennett Sports correspondent Elkhorn Area High School volleyball coach Justin Diderrich did not mince words regarding his team’s performance Sept. 1 in the New Berlin West Invitational. “We did not play very well in this tournament,” Diderrich said. “We saw some strong teams and did not respond well. […]
Ready to launch
Whitewater quarterback Dylan Pease prepares to launch a deep pass during the Whippets’ loss at Clinton on Aug. 31. Pease finished with three touchdown passes, completing 16 of 33 attempts for 290 yards. See complete game coverage in the Sept. 6 Whitewater Register. The Whippets will head to Big Foot […]
Big catch
Delavan’s Mateo Morales (85) skies in the end zone for a touchdown last Friday against Wilmot. The Comets fell to the Panthers 31-12 in a game described as closer than the score by coach Hank Johnson. See complete game coverage in the Sept. 6 Delavan Enterprise. The Comets will host […]
Attempted child enticement reported in Elkhorn
Late yesterday afternoon, there was an attempted child enticement near the middle school in Elkhorn. Shortly after 3 p.m., Sept. 6, Elkhorn Police received a report that just minutes earlier – at approximately 2:50 p.m., an 11-year-old girl walking in the 500 block of E. First Avenue near Elkhorn Area […]
Whitewater CDA facing possible state-initiated changes to loan program
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Whitewater’s Community Development Authority, a quasi-independent governing agency operating autonomously of the Common Council, could face changes in one of its two loan programs aimed at bolstering economic development. Dave Carlson, executive director of the CDA, discussed possible changes to the federally funded community development block […]
The Mason to Mason Show: Buelow throws 6 TD’s in Elkhorn’s first SLC win in 3 years
Stebnitz catches 4 touchdowns in rout of Westosha By Daniel Schoettler Sports Correspondent What started out as an offensive struggle for both teams ended in being a showcase for Elkhorn quarterback Mason Buelow and wide receiver Mason Stebnitz. Buelow threw for six touchdown passes, four to Stebnitz, and the […]
Alleged sexual assault suspect arrested
According to Elkhorn Police, Terrence D. Leflore, 24, of Jackson, Mississippi, was arrested Monday night and faces charges related to the alleged sexual assault that occurred Aug. 28 in downtown Elkhorn. Leflore faces multiple charges including: first degree sexual assault, robbery, first-degree reckless injury, aggravated battery and obstructing an officer, […]
Elkhorn committee to recommend approval of insurance
Finance and Judicial Committee also in favor of reinvesting dividends By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Finance and Judicial Committee voted in favor on Aug. 27 of recommending to the Council renewal of the city’s property insurance with the Municipal Property Insurance Company at a $40,486 premium for […]
Darien to ask voters about seceding from school district
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Darien Village Board on Aug. 23 approved a resolution to place an advisory referendum question on the Nov. 6 ballot asking if a community group should be formed to determine if the village should dissolve its partnership with the Delavan-Darien School District and explore […]