Cross country takes seventh in conference, soccer kicks off playoff season By Dan Truttschel Correspondent Into the second quarter Friday night, the Big Foot football team went toe to toe with the Rock Valley Conference’s North Division champions. But from there, visiting Evansville-Albany proved why they finished on top of […]
Author: Tracy Ouellette
Swing batter!
Charlie Hernandez takes a swing at an inflatable tee-ball game at the Oct. 17 Oktoberfest celebrations in Elkhorn. This game was one of several children’s activities available in the park amongst the numerous vendors surrounding the square. Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Chris Clapper said this year’s Oktoberfest […]
Investigation continues into murder, suicide
Police hope to wrap up investigation in “not-too-distant” future By Kellen Olshefski Editor The City of Elkhorn Police Department is continuing its investigation into the Oct. 10 murder, suicide that left two men dead in an Elkhorn apartment. City of Elkhorn Police Chief Joel Christensen said Monday at this point […]
Library garden nearly finished
Ceremony set for Veteran’s Day to dedicate memorial garden Walworth Memorial Library’s newest addition, a memorial garden on the west side of the building thanks to an award from Lowe’s, is now nearing completion. According to a press release from the library, the purpose of the garden is to provide […]
Thrills and chills
Savannah Miller (front) and Summer Warford, both of Elkhorn, get up close and friendly with a few of the creepy crawlers in the Nature Center and Camp Timber-lee Saturday night during the Community Pumpkin Walk. The annual pumpkin walk included a bonfire, pumpkin-lit trail, open Nature Center, hayride and refreshments. […]
Helping out the kids
Doubek teachers receive gift cards from Walmart Teacher Rewards program By Tracy Ouellette Editor Walmart awarded 22 teachers from Doubek Elementary with $50 reward cards Oct. 1 to purchase classroom supplies that will help students start the school year off right as part of the company’s Teacher Rewards program. “It […]
Building up STEAM
Expo to focus on science, technology, engineering, art and math East Troy High School, 3128 Graydon Ave., will host the STEAM Expo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24. The event will be comprised of exhibits, demonstrations, activities and workshops combining areas of science, technology, engineering, art […]
‘Great Scott!’ It’s that time of year again
Lakeland Players to present ‘Rocky Horror Show’ The Lakeland Players will perform a seasonal treat with the “Rocky Horror Show” Oct. 25, 26, 31 and Nov. 1 and 2 at The Walworth County Performing Arts Center, 15 W. Walworth St., Elkhorn. All shows are at 7:30 p.m. The “Rocky Horror […]
Community comes together to clean up city
By Kellen Olshefski Editor At the tail end of September several groups of Elkhorn community members came together to help clean up the city and serve the surrounding community. Mayor Brian Olson commended the group publicly at a recent City of Elkhorn Common Council meeting and via his Facebook page. […]
BETTY JANE BENNETT
Betty Jane Bennett, 92, of Adams-Friendship, and formerly of Easley, S.C., died unexpectedly on July 31, 2015. She was born June 6, 1923, to Clarance and Ella Marie Mitchell at their family home in German Settlement on Highway D. She graduated from East Troy High School. She married Frank G. […]
