More than 813 students will march across the stage to receive their degrees at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 2016 winter commencement. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at Kachel Fieldhouse. This year’s commencement speaker is Susan Huss-Lederman, UW-Whitewater professor of languages and literatures, who works to ensure […]

The Dance Factory and Music Studio Inc. in Delavan presented Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” ballet at Lake Lawn Resort on Nov. 23 and has two performances remaining. “This is our 23rd year performing ‘The Nutcracker,’” said Tina Hansen, Dance Factory owner and director. “I love the magic of the story and […]

The 4th Annual Reindeer Run took place Dec. 3 in Elkhorn. Racers – and a special reindeer – get ready to start. (Jean Thomson photo)

Funds left over after the 2016 Walworth County Farm Technology Days show will be given back to the community in the form of grants. The Walworth County Farm Technology Days show took place at Snudden Farms in mid-July. More than 30,000 people attended the agricultural trade show, visiting with the […]

Elkhorn held its annual Christmas parade Dec. 3 just hours before the first real snow of the season fell. Among many others, the Grinch made a special appearance in the parade. (Aaron Gottschalk photo)

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 […]