The Walworth County Deer Advisory Council will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14, at People’s Bank of Elkhorn, 837 N. Wisconsin St., Elkhorn. The council will discuss preliminary antlerless quota recommendations, permit levels and season structure options for the 2017 deer hunting season. The public is encouraged to […]

By Vicky Wedig Staff Writer The Walworth County Board will consider March 14 whether to allow nurses at the county-run nursing home to work 12-hour shifts. The county’s Human Resources Committee and Lakeland Health Care Center Board of Trustees approved the ordinance change Feb. 22. County Human Resources Director Dale […]

First hospital in the state to meet criteria earns re-designation By Heather Ruenz Staff writer Being one of about 400 hospitals in the United States to be re-designated as a Baby Friendly birth facility is a proud accomplishment for staff at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center, in Elkhorn, and was a […]

This year’s recipient of the 2017 Elkhorn All Sports Booster Club Fan of the Year was recently awarded to Ed Scaro. “Ed’s commitment to Elkhorn Area High School is unparalleled. First, as a high school athlete himself in 1978, then as a parent cheering for his own kids from the […]

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 […]