Sale of $10 million promissory note marks final stage of borrowing for capital projects By Kellen Olshefski Editor The Elkhorn Area School District Board of Education voted in favor of a resolution Nov. 23 awarding the sale of a $10 million promissory note, the final stage of borrowing approved by […]

Bids come in at around $138,000 and up including two alternates By Kellen Olshefski Editor Bids are in for proposed improvements to Elkhorn’s Tasch Park and while three of the four are higher than estimated, one came in more than $1,000 lower. City Engineer Paul Vanhenkelum said Nov. 23 while […]

Bartolotta offers $2,000 refund on 2015 fireworks By Kellen Olshefski Editor The City of Elkhorn Municipal Finance and Judicial committee learned Monday night that what was initially perceived as a future discount on future displays by Bartolotta Fireworks Co. was actually intended to be a $2,000 refund on this past […]

Lakeland Players children’s holiday musical, “Snow Biz,” set for Nov. 28-29, Dec. 5-6 The Lakeland Players are again gearing up for another production. However, unlike “The Rocky Horror Show,” the Lakeland Players upcoming production of the children’s holiday musical “Snow Biz,” is a bit more family friendly and focuses on […]

Council holds discussion about recent US Bank deal to clear the air and keep the city moving forward By Kellen Olshefski Editor In open session Monday night during the mayoral report, members of the Elkhorn Common Council and Mayor Brian Olson took time to address questions they had regarding their […]

The Elkhorn Police Department will be holding a Coffee with a Cop event from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at PerKup, 27 N. Wisconsin St., Elkhorn. According to the press release from the department, Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and […]

Community members speak against allowing the sale of alcoholic beverages in gas stations, convenience and grocery stores By Kellen Olshefski Editor Owners of local liquor stores spoke out during the public comments session of Monday night’s City of Elkhorn Common Council meeting regarding concerns over the sale of alcohol in […]

Six grants awarded to area causes, nine more to be delivered yet this year By Kellen Olshefski Editor Carrying on its tradition, the Elkhorn Fund awarded six grants to community recipients recently and is planning to deliver another nine. The Elkhorn Fund was established in 2007 as a permanent endowment […]

Budget calls for $4.85 million tax levy By Kellen Olshefski Editor The City of Elkhorn Common Council is expected to take a vote on its proposed 2016 budget at its bi-weekly council meeting Monday. The proposed budget, prepared by city staff and reviewed by city alderman, calls for a $4.85 […]

Cul-de-sacs to be plowed like other streets By Kellen Olshefski Editor With winter looming, the City of Elkhorn Municipal Services and Utilities Committee took time Monday to discuss changes to the city’s residential plowing process, which will affect residents living on cul-de-sacs. Under the current program, cul-de-sacs are left until […]