By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Through 80 minutes of regulation and 20 minutes of overtime, Elkhorn and Waukesha West were locked in a defensive battle in the WIAA Division 2 Boys Soccer Championship. Even when the match went to a penalty kick shootout, points were hard to come by. Unfortunately for […]
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EASD holds community info session on referendum
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The Elkhorn Area School District hosted a community information meeting regarding its upcoming operational referendum on the November ballot on Monday night at Elkhorn Area High School, offering community members an opportunity to learn more about the referendum and ask the school board and district administrators […]
Elkhorn teacher earns Harbor Freight $50,000 prize
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Walking into the gymnasium at Elkhorn Area High School Oct. 8, teacher Austin Thorson was at a loss for words. Tears streaming down his face, with various media outlets recording his reaction, Thorson was treated to a pep rally in honor of earning a prestigious prize. […]
Oktoberfest features a day full of fall fun
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For the 19th year, on the 19th of October, a little bit of Germany will come to Elkhorn. The Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce will play host to Oktoberfest Saturday from 9a.m. to 5 p.m. at the downtown Veterans Park. Sponsored by Edge Broadband, Mercyhealth, Lyle’s […]
EASD seeking referendum approval
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent Elkhorn voters will notice an operational referendum for the Elkhorn Area School District on their ballots as they head to the polls this November. Approved by the Elkhorn Area School District Board of Education on July 22, the referendum will be worded as such: Shall the […]
County begins process of ironing out budget
By Susan Steele Correspondent Walworth County Administrator Mark Luberda introduced the 2025 Walworth County budget Sept. 10 at a Committee of the Whole meeting of the County Board of Supervisors. Luberda said fiscal stability and operational sustainability goals were consistent with what he referred to as “local governments, including Walworth […]
Elkhorn Council OKs fire station study contract
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted unanimously in favor of executing a contract with Bray Architects for the Elkhorn Area Fire Department Station need analysis/study at its Sept. 16 meeting. The motion to approve by Alderman Ron Dunwiddie, seconded by Alderman Peter Harvey, included the […]
Another year, another amazing donation as Abbey Springs helps New Beginnings
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor For 27 years, the Abbey Springs Ladies Golf League has been committed to helping local charities. For the past three years, the league has been committed to helping one specific organization – New Beginnings APFV. With its annual Guest/Charity Day, the women’s league raised $48,300 this […]
Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night’ to be performed
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor There’s an old adage about William Shakespeare and his plays – they are best seen live, not just read from a book. “I do this, and I’ll always watch a play versus reading it,” said Jessie Lillis, the co-founder and producing artistic director with Starling Shakespeare […]
A look at the partisan primary
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor A number of partisan primary elections are on the ballot for the Tuesday, Aug. 13, election. In addition to the primaries for seats in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, a number of important local races are on the ballot. A number of referendum questions, […]