The Elks Christina Crawford heads toward home April 2 in the season opener while Mukwonago’s third baseman keeps an eye on the play in the outfield. Elkhorn scored eight runs in the final four innings to beat the Indians. (Rick Benavides photo)
Author: Heather Ruenz
Elkhorn Common Council approves changing alcohol ordinance
Amendment stipulates businesses must be open continually By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent At its April 2 meeting, the City of Elkhorn Common Council voted in favor of amending the city code of ordinances related to alcoholic beverages to more clearly define the period a business is required to be open to […]
Volunteer fair to take place in Elkhorn
A volunteer fair will take place from 2:30 to 6 p.m., April 18 at Elkhorn Area High School during National Volunteer Week from April 15 to 22. The fair will feature more than 20 agencies including United Way, SMILES, Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Dementia Friendly Community Initiative, Ice Age Trail […]
Big Foot golf team to focus on individual play
‘Effort still matters in a tough situation’ coach says By Dan Truttschel Sports correspondent Low numbers are the main concern this spring for longtime Big Foot boys golf coach Bob Sullivan. But the situation didn’t catch him entirely off guard. Big Foot enters the season with just five players in […]
Walworth-Big Foot historical society to host program
Deadline to make a reservation is April 16 The Historical Society of Walworth and Big Foot Prairie will hold a Buffet Dinner and Train Program on Thursday, April 26 at the Starline Factory, 306 West Front St., Harvard, Ill. The program is about The History of Area Railroads and Chicago, […]
Work on Highway 67 near Elkhorn to begin Monday
Beginning Monday, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is scheduled to start a road improvement project along Highway 67 between Highway 50 and the City of Elkhorn. The DOT is partnering with the city to expand Highway 67 (South Lincoln Street) within the city limits for an incoming development. It features […]
Historical Society’s season starts Sunday
The Walworth County Historical Society began its season last month and will offer programs through December. Programs will be presented at a new time – 3 p.m. –this season in an attempt to accommodate more people’s schedules. At 1 p.m. April 15, the Historical Society will host a special memorial […]
BFWB boys tennis team has high expectations
By Dan Truttschel Sports correspondent The expectations are high for the Big Foot-Williams Bay boys tennis team in 2018. And now it’s up to the Chiefs to turn those hopes into reality as the season begins to unfold. Big Foot must replace six seniors from last year’s squad, but returns […]
Elkhorn tennis welcomes new coach, and a new court
By Chris Bennett Correspondent The Elkhorn Area High School boys tennis team might consider changing its name to “The Road Warriors.” The reason, according to Elkhorn Athletic Director Dan Kiel, is to wait until warmer weather comes before sealcoating its new tennis courts. The new high school tennis courts were […]
Fur and Feather Swap today
The 22nd annual Walworth County Fur and Feather Swap is set for 7 to 10 a.m. today at the Walworth County Fairgrounds in Elkhorn. The event connects vendors and buyers with small animals, equipment and crafts. A lunch stand is available inside the heated activity center. General admission to the […]
