New musical ensemble formed at high school through collaboration with elementary school, group hopes to continue with own set in the future By Kellen Olshefski Editor A new music ensemble from Elkhorn Area High School debuted itself this holiday season, performing at not only the school’s holiday concert, but also […]

Committee looks to further investigate possibility of allowing beekeeping in the city By Kellen Olshefski Editor The City of Elkhorn Legislative and Regulatory Committee continued discussion regarding an ordinance that would allow and regulate beekeeping within city limits at its meeting last Thursday. Looking at several drafts of ordinances from […]

Committee reviewing language of city’s current ordinances regarding sale of alcohol By Kellen Olshefski Editor Owners and managers of Elkhorn establishments showed up again Dec. 17 when the City of Elkhorn Legislative and Regulatory Committee continued discussions on the city’s ordinances relating to the sale of liquor, beer and hard […]

By Kellen Olshefski Editor A 23-year-old Janesville man originally arrested for allegedly shooting a 19-year-old Elkhorn man in June is set to appear for a jury trial on Feb. 1 and 2 in Walworth County Circuit Court for two drug charges. Bradley Kochell, previously of 123 W. Hidden Trail, #204, […]

Dorothy McVeigh works on crafts alongside students from Tibbets Elementary School Dec. 18 at Holton Manor in Elkhorn. About 25 students went to the facility to work on crafts and sing songs with residents. (Kellen Olshefski photo)

By Kellen Olshefski Editor While a glow is visible over the treetops at night just north of Elkhorn, it’s nothing to be concerned about. In fact, it’s something to celebrate. For his sixth year, Kevin Strickhouser has returned with his annual Christmas light show, known as Strictly Lights. What started […]

Program would allow employees to donate unused paid-time-off to be used by other employees in emergency situations By Kellen Olshefski Editor The City of Elkhorn Human Resources Committee opted Monday night to hold out a little longer before making a final decision on the creation of a communal medical leave […]

Banking services to be handled by Associated Bank By Kellen Olshefski Editor The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted 5-0 in favor of a motion to switch its banking services from JP Morgan Chase Bank to Associated Bank during it’s meeting Dec. 7 meeting. Alderman Tom Myrin, branch manager for […]

Raise would bring alderman to parity with others By Kellen Olshefski Editor Several aldermanic positions will receive a bit of a pay raise after the 2017 spring election, closing a pay gap between those three positions and the others on the council after councilmen voted in favor of the raise […]