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 […]
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Summer play
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 […]
Open Arms celebrates its volunteers
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 […]
Lane’s Way to honor hometown hero
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. […]
Community-based testing sites closing
Walworth County Department of Health and Human Services will discontinue COVID-19 community testing that has been provided by the Wisconsin National Guard and through a community partnership with Covenant Harbor effective July 31. “These community-based testing sites have been critical to our COVID-19 response,” Health and Human Services Deputy Director […]
Event brings community together
National Night Out to feature demos, kids’ activities and more By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer The organizers behind one of the larger National Night Out events in the area are in the final stages of preparation for this year’s gathering and they said they hope it’ll be a night to […]
A ribbin’ good time
At Elkhorn Ribfest, held July 15 through July 18 at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, a slew of barbecue rib competitors and other food vendors were part of the draw for a crowd throughout much of the four-day festival. Ribfest also featured live entertainment, carnival rides and a variety of vendors. […]
United Way awards $120K in grants
Walworth County continues to fight and recover from a trying year and, according to Tammy Dunn, Executive Director of the United Way of Walworth County, many are still struggling. “We have seen an increase in food insecurity, loss of income and housing, declining health, rising substance abuse, violence and unrest. […]
Getzen Street water main to be replaced
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted 6-0 in favor of approving a task order for the replacement of the Getzen Street water main at its July 6 meeting. At the meeting, Utility Director John Murphy said the city had been waiting to replace the water […]
Balancing act
The Southern Wakes United Water Ski Show Team performs on Elkhorn Lake in Babe Mann Park at a recent show. Upcoming shows include: Lauderdale Landing – Friday, July 23, at 6 p.m.; Scenic Ridge Campground on Whitewater Lake – July 31, at 7 p.m.; and Elkhorn Lake in Babe Mann […]