By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer Elkhorn Area School District Administrator Jason Tadlock has focused the district on student growth – and it showed in the release of the school report cards by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. As one of the few consolidated school districts in the Southern Lakes […]

Sweet & Maier named in newest edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers Elkhorn attorneys John L. Maier, Jr., President of Sweet & Maier, S.C., Christina Green, and Rob Van Scoyoc recently announced that Sweet & Maier, S.C. Law Firm was recognized in the 2017 Edition of U.S. News – […]

In celebration of nine years of building local philanthropy, the Elkhorn Fund recently awarded grants totaling $12,850 recently. Recipients of the grants are: – Elkhorn Area School District, $650 each to: 1st Annual EASD Maker Faire & STEM Club; OAE Hearing Screener; Science Saturday, and; Spot Vision Screener – Elkhorn […]

      Braden Berge, 13, of Elkhorn, is all smiles and “thankful for family traditions” after shooting this 10-point buck Nov. 20 while on a hunting trip in Pigeon Falls with his dad, Adam Berge, and grandfather, Harian Berge. The buck has a 19-inch spread and was taken by […]

By Vicky Wedig Staff Writer A status conference is scheduled for Jan. 18 for an Elkhorn man who pleaded not guilty Nov. 14 to manufacturing methamphetamine. Bryan N. Tidwell, 32, was charged Oct. 27 in Walworth County Circuit Court with manufacturing methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of waste […]

Nearly 650 attend second annual food-focused fundraiser By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer A countywide, charitable fundraiser – Stir It Up – received support from numerous businesses, nearly 650 attendees and raised more than $40,000 for area causes Nov. 6. The event, held Nov. 6 at Elkhorn Area High School, was […]

Considered a public utility, city has few options, according to officials By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent City Administrator Sam Tapson informed council members last week the city had received a permit request from Wisconsin Technology Networking and that the company would be installing large, telecommunications poles in two locations within the […]

Residents’ concerns lead to discussion on possible in-house program By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent Several weeks into a new fall leaf collection it’s clear residents of Elkhorn are not pleased with service being provided under the city’s new leaf-collection program. The new program was implemented this fall after elected officials discussed […]

  The Salvation Army in Walworth County is seeking funds to help people who continue to struggle across the county. In response to needs of neighbors who face poverty, unemployment and rising expenses, The Salvation Army in Walworth County has launched its annual campaign, called “Share Your Blessings, Be Blessed.” […]

The Open Arms Free Clinic, the first and only free medical clinic in Walworth County, will celebrate its fourth birthday Dec. 2 with a gala dinner featuring an evening of gratitude to commemorate treating its first patient at the free clinic in December 2012. The event emcee will be Kate […]