The inaugural DAS Fest USA event, held Aug. 13-15 at the Walworth County Fairgrounds in Elkhorn, celebrated all things German. Among the many groups to entertain fans was Glockenspiel (pictured.) Other festival features included: the Elkhorn Rotary Club-sponsored 5K; several dachshund races – complete with podiums for the top three […]

      “It’s that time of year again – back to school. It’s both an exciting and nerve-racking time for us all,” Maryann Zimmerman, director of the Walworth County Food Pantry and Diaper Bank stated in a post on Facebook.       In an effort to help ease that burden, the pantry […]

Severely injured deputy on a long road to recovery By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent A Walworth County Sheriff’s deputy is set to undergo numerous surgeries on a long road to recovery after being struck by a vehicle in the early hours of Aug. 1. A 20-plus year veteran of the sheriff’s […]

Based on recently updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Walworth County is now asking all employees and members of the public who are conducting business in county-owned facilities to wear face masks regardless of vaccination status when in public spaces or in contact with others. The […]

Fundraiser to support Little Free Pantries throughout county By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer In an effort to help those who are hungry, an area business and middle school recently teamed up on a special project. Julia Ingersoll, who owns Wausau Homes of Elkhorn with her husband, Greg, said partnering with […]

Daughter says severely injured deputy on a long road to recovery By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent A Walworth County Sheriff’s Deputy is set to undergo numerous surgeries on a long road to recovery after being struck by a vehicle in the early hours of Aug. 1. A 20-plus year veteran of […]

The Summer Elks Players (grades 6 through 9) recently took to the stage in the James A. Wehner Auditorium at Elkhorn Area High School to perform “Annie Jr.” Overseeing the play were Matthew Remus and Lisa Dettmann-Webb with assistance from Paris Barker, Devin Larmay and student directors Alana Gerhardt and […]

Led by committee co-chairs, Linda Franz and Wenda Shereos, the Open Arms Free Clinic’s annual volunteer appreciation event was a celebration like no other, according to organizers. The July 21, in-person gathering of board members, volunteers and staff elevated the spirit of Open Arms to a new level, according to […]

Recipient will be recognized at car, truck and tractor show By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer Lane’s Way will host its 2nd annual event later this summer and is expanding the car and truck show to include semi trucks and antique tractors. It will be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. […]