By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Finance and Judicial Committee voted in favor of recommending to the full council the city retain Stuart Rosenberg of ICI Commercial as the city’s commercial real estate broker at its meeting Feb. 27. After meeting with Rosenberg at the last meeting, committee […]

EAHS senior a National Merit Scholarship finalist By Heather Ruenz Editor After what can be described as a whirlwind of events, a senior at Elkhorn Area High School was recently informed he’s a finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Philip Meersman, of Delavan, began the process by taking a […]

A video presenting Matheson Memorial Library as a free and essential community resource has been published, Library Director Lisa Selje announced recently. The video highlights the library’s mission to connect the community with library resources and services that enrich, enlighten and entertain. Supported by Realtor Associate Rob Edwards of Keefe […]

VIP Services Annual Recognition Dinner an evening of inspiration By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer The 32nd Annual Recognition Dinner Program for VIP Services, Inc. featured, among the gamut of emotions, gratitude to surprise to pure and unbridled joy. But one person in particular brought the house down, so to speak. […]

  6th Annual Nick Van Dyke Shamrock Shuffle slated March 18 On Saturday, March 18, the family, friends and area sports enthusiasts will come together at the Lauderdale Landing to celebrate the life and legacy of Nick Van Dyke, a local man who died unexpectedly in a work-related accident when […]

By Vicky Wedig Staff Writer An Elkhorn woman is incarcerated at Taycheedah Correctional Institution in Fond du Lac until 2020 for selling heroin near Delavan-Darien High School in 2015. Ali A. Ortiz, 28, pleaded guilty Jan. 28, 2016, to manufacturing or delivering heroin and felony bail jumping. Two additional charges […]

At the Elkhorn Rotary Club’s 8th Annual Wine, Beer & Food Expo, held at the Monte Carlo Room, Rotary Club President-Elect Sara Nichols presented checks to Safe Families for Children and Elkhorn Area Youth Center to support the local charities in their missions to help our community. Local charities play […]

By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted in favor of a motion at last week’s meeting to award a three-year contract to J&M Displays, Inc., to provide fireworks displays for the city at a cost of $10,000 each year. The Finance and Judicial Committee had voted […]

      Members and friends of the Brellenthin family, of Elkhorn, spend time together supporting Lakeland Animal Shelter at the annual Sip ‘N Purr event Feb. 11 at The Abbey Resort in Fontana. From the left: Erica Workman, Emma Papenfus, Scott McGinnis and Robyn Moe. The event featured a […]

By Vicky Wedig Staff Writer An Elkhorn man was charged Feb. 1 in Walworth County Circuit Court with selling marijuana and prescription drugs and intending to sell cocaine. Eric L. Richardson, 33, possession with intent to deliver cocaine, delivering a prescription drug, two counts of manufacturing or delivering marijuana and […]