The Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce is putting together final touches on its seventh annual Oktoberfest scheduled Saturday, Oct. 20, and is still in need of locals vying to be named this year’s chili champion. The annual chili cook-off has been a staple of the fall festival since its beginning. […]
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Volunteers asked to ‘Make a Difference’ Oct. 25
For two decades, USA Weekend and HandsOn Network, a business unit of Points of Light Institute, have joined together to sponsor Make a Difference Day, the largest national day of helping others. Make a Difference Day takes place during the last week in October, typically on the last Saturday. Walworth […]
Extension celebrates a century of educating with upcoming programs
The University of Wisconsin-Extension of Walworth County will hold a Centennial Celebration to honor 100 years of Extension service in Wisconsin on Wednesday, Oct. 17. The countywide events are open to the public to increase awareness of Extension’s programs. Programs will include: • 8:30-9:30 a.m. Visit the Strong Women, Strong […]
Holiday donations sought for needy families
With the holidays approaching, the Walworth County Department of Health and Human Services is seeking support from the community for those in the area who are in need. The Holiday Care Program is seeking donations of new toys and clothing for children and money to purchase gift certificates for food. […]
Fall in love!
Sharonites Jacob Camren (from left), Skylar Jacobs, Ian Ogura, Devin Olson and Jacob Curtis peak out of a giant leaf pile on Nelson Street, jumping in to their raked-up creation
UW-Whitewater student’s death ruled an accident
The Walworth County Coroner’s office has ruled that the death of a University of Wisconsin-Whitewater student, whose body was found at the bottom of a limestone quarry in July, was an accident. According to a press release from the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office, the coroner determined Benjamin Fuder, 21, died […]
Elk girls take second at North Invitational
By Chris Bennett Correspondent The Elkhorn Area High School girl volleyball team finished second in the Waukesha North Invitational Oct. 6 at Waukesha North High School in Waukesha. In pool play, the Elks defeated Milwaukee Morse Marshall 25-15, 25-6 and lost to Lakeside Lutheran 25-23, 25-11. They beat Medford 25-17, […]
Elk swimmers bring home team title from Waunakee
By Laura Humphrey Correspondent It was another successful weekend for Elkhorn’s girls swim team as they won the Waunakee Warrior Sprinter Fall Festival Saturday. “This was a total team effort,” said coach Jamie Richardson. “Our depth has always been our forte and it was every evident at this invite. Our […]
Price, Sesing win No. 3 doubles at sectional
By Chris Bennett Correspondent Samantha Price and Erika Sesing emerged victorious and realized the undoubted highlight of their season in their flight at the WIAA Division 1 Lake Geneva Badger girls tennis sectional tournament Oct. 3 at Lake Geneva. Price and Sesing, at No. 3 doubles, won the sectional title. […]
Elks down East Troy
By Chris Bennett Correspondent The Elkhorn Area High School soccer team made its only game last week count. The Elks prepped for the WIAA Division 1 regional tournament by defeating East Troy 8-1 Oct. 2 at East Troy. Adam Skoczylas led the Elks with three goals and Jon Stopple scored […]
