Myrin says involvement misunderstood, not as close as portrayed By Kellen Olshefski Editor The City of Elkhorn alderman accused of getting too close to on-goings regarding the city’s interest in the purchase of the US Bank building for a potential site for City Hall said last Wednesday his involvement might […]
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Mayor: ‘Not under my watch’
City abandons interest in City Hall site after alderman gets ‘too close’ By Kellen Olshefski Editor The City of Elkhorn has backed away from a possible downtown site for a new City Hall after several members of the Common Council expressed concern that an alderman had a conflict of interest […]
County’s budget turns focus to capital plan
Renovations to health and human services, public works and heath care center among capital plan projects slated for upcoming years By Kellen Olshefski Editor The 2016 Walworth County Finance Committee’s preliminary budget, which includes several large capital projects, was presented last Thursday evening during a public budget hearing. Walworth County […]
Grand ballroom dance slated for Saturday
By Kellen Olshefski Editor The Elkhorn Grand Ballroom Dance, sponsored by the Elkhorn Parks and Recreation District, is slated to kick off at 6:30 p.m. this Saturday in the Elkhorn Area High School Varsity Gym. Richard Travis of the Elkhorn Parks and Recreation District said the event has the opportunity […]
Council approves financing and bidding for water treatment plant
By Kellen Olshefski Editor The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted unanimously in favor Monday night of looking at two financing options for the northeast water treatment plant project, as well as authorizing the project to be advertised for bids. At the Oct. 26 Finance and Judicial Committee meeting City […]
Committee talks birds and bees
City discussing allowance of bee hives and chickens in city limits By Kellen Olshefski Editor The city of Elkhorn Legislative and Regulatory Committee took time last Thursday to discuss the city’s stance on the allowance of beekeeping and chickens within city limits. The topic of beekeeping was brought forth to […]
Establishments pass recent tobacco stings
Multiple Elkhorn establishments recently passed tobacco retailer compliance checks done by the Kenosha, Racine and Walworth Tri-county Tobacco-Free Coalition. The checks, held on Aug. 13, are conducted as part of the Wisconsin Wins program facilitated through the coalition. Businesses which passed the coalition’s compliance check include: BP, N6424 US Highway […]
Bartolotta offering discount
Committee feels refund may be more appropriate By Kellen Olshefski Editor After City Administrator Sam Tapson was prompted to reach out to Bartolotta Fireworks Co., Inc., about this year’s fireworks snafu, Bartolotta has responded and members of the City of Elkhorn Finance and Judicial Committee aren’t exactly thrilled with the […]
Lutherdale receives new sign
Sign just one of changes to come By Kellen Olshefski Editor A new sign out at the entrance of Lutherdale Ministries just north of Elkhorn on highways 12 and 67 is shining not only as a welcome beacon, but also as a literal sign of things to come. Lutherdale Ministries […]
City looks to fix outfield drainage concerns
Original proposal would cost city about $16,000 to fix, committee to discuss options further By Kellen Olshefski Editor The City of Elkhorn Common Council took a hard look at a proposal to fix outfield drainage issues at the north baseball diamond in Elkhorn’s Sunset Park at its meeting Monday night. […]
