Jazzercise, Inc. recently announced a new initiative for 2017 that supports the growth and development of young women by offering free classes to girls ages 16 to 21, including a local venue in Elkhorn. Dubbed GirlForce, the program aims to empower young women by giving them a place to get […]

Approval marks first time district has set caps By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The Elkhorn Area School District Board of Education voted in favor of setting caps for open enrollment Monday night for the majority of most grade levels district-wide, something the board hasn’t done in previous years. With approval from […]

By Ryan Spoehr Staff writer In a press release earlier this week, Peoples Bank announced it’s in the process of being acquired by Michigan-based Advia Credit Union. The bank, which currently has locations in Elkhorn, Silver Lake and Burlington, told its members via the release that they will become member-owners […]

By Vicky Wedig Staff writer A Williams Bay woman was sentenced to three years probation with nine months in jail for battery to a Delavan police officer last summer. Tiffany K. Cruz, 28, was set to go on trial Monday in four separate felony cases. The first involved two counts […]

The Walworth County Deer Advisory Council will have a special meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 12, at People’s Bank of Elkhorn, 837 N Wisconsin St., to discuss recommendations for preventing the spread and responding to other chronic wasting disease issues on both a statewide and local level. Unlike […]

Paratech will help provide coverage seven days a week By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted in favor of a contract with Paratech at its Dec. 19 meeting, under which Paratech will provide personnel to staff both EMS and fire services for the city. Details of […]

      Thanks to the generosity of community members, and a food and money drive by entries in the 35th Annual Christmas Card Town Parade, two loads of food and $376 in cash were donated to the Elkhorn Food Pantry recently. Shown with the items collected are: Sarah Franz, […]

A local preschool – Lakeland’s Little Learners, Elkhorn – recently announced it received a grant from the Lori Genske Endowment Fund, of the Elkhorn Fund, a component of the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, Inc. The grant will support surfacing of the preschool playground. “The center is excited to have […]

The Elkhorn Meals on Wheels program is in need of individuals as well as church/civic groups to assist in delivering meals to homebound seniors. “Many groups, such as the Elkhorn Kiwanis and area churches, already volunteer, however, more are needed,” according to Colleen Lesniak, the volunteer coordinator for Walworth County. […]

      Students at Tibbets Elementary School, Elkhorn, entertain their teachers and family members during the school’s Christmas program Dec. 20. The concert featured students playing a variety of instruments including bells, blocks and recorders, as well as them singing, embellished with choreography. (Jean Sigmund photo)