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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]