Charlie Hernandez takes a swing at an inflatable tee-ball game at the Oct. 17 Oktoberfest celebrations in Elkhorn. This game was one of several children’s activities available in the park amongst the numerous vendors surrounding the square. Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Chris Clapper said this year’s Oktoberfest […]

Police hope to wrap up investigation in “not-too-distant” future By Kellen Olshefski Editor The City of Elkhorn Police Department is continuing its investigation into the Oct. 10 murder, suicide that left two men dead in an Elkhorn apartment. City of Elkhorn Police Chief Joel Christensen said Monday at this point […]

Lakeland Players to present ‘Rocky Horror Show’ The Lakeland Players will perform a seasonal treat with the “Rocky Horror Show” Oct. 25, 26, 31 and Nov. 1 and 2 at The Walworth County Performing Arts Center, 15 W. Walworth St., Elkhorn. All shows are at 7:30 p.m. The “Rocky Horror […]

By Kellen Olshefski Editor At the tail end of September several groups of Elkhorn community members came together to help clean up the city and serve the surrounding community. Mayor Brian Olson commended the group publicly at a recent City of Elkhorn Common Council meeting and via his Facebook page. […]

Spanish, Chinese exchange programs go smoothly By Kellen Olshefski Editor Students and staff involved with two recent exchange programs shared reports regarding their trips with the Elkhorn Area School District Board of Education on Oct. 12. Representatives of the 31 total students, staff and parents that went to Spain in […]

Levy to increase slightly, still lower than last year’s however By Kellen Olshefski Editor The Elkhorn Area School District Board of Education took a look at the district’s official head count as of the third Friday in September at its Oct. 12 meeting. According to the annual tally, the district […]

Park to include two ball fields, playground equipment By Kellen Olshefski Editor The City of Elkhorn Municipal Services Utilities took its first look at plans for Elkhorn’s Tasch Park. City Engineer Paul Vanhenkelum said the plans include two small baseball fields and a play ground area. The two ball fields […]

Council sends drafted ordinance changes back to committee level for further cleanup By Kellen Olshefski Editor The City of Elkhorn Common Council decided upon sending an ordinance to amend the city’s zoning code regarding farm stands back to the committee level to further clean up the language Oct. 5. The […]

Council takes a look at results of market analysis, downtown among topics By Kellen Olshefski Editor In a special Committee of the Whole meeting Monday night, City of Elkhorn Alderman and staff took a look at the results of a comprehensive market analysis for the City of Elkhorn. Monday night’s […]

Committee reviewing fireworks options, looking at another company By Kellen Olshefski Editor      In looking to prepare for next year’s July 4 celebrations, the City of Elkhorn Finance and Judicial Committee began reviewing it’s options for fireworks displays Monday evening, meeting with a sales representative from J&M Displays, Inc. Monday’s […]