By Kellen Olshefski Editor The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted unanimously in favor of allowing Little Miss Sweet Pea’s farm stand to continue its operations on the Coldwell Banker property at 102 N. Wisconsin St. in Elkhorn. The topic was brought to the full council as an administrative review […]
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Festival of Summer in Elkhorn Saturday
Event to feature breakfast, corn and brat roast, beer tent and more By Kellen Olshefski Editor The Elkhorn Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce are working together to again pull of another successful Festival of Summer this weekend in downtown Elkhorn’s Veteran’s Park. Saturday’s event will kick off at 8 […]
Pool abrasions to diminish
Consultant says abrasions caused by softening of skin during curing process, city has done more than others to ensure safety By Kellen Olshefski Editor Mayor Brian Olson and City of Elkhorn staff took resident concerns about pool users going home with abrasions from floor of the new pool to task […]
Celebration of life planned for former Elkhorn man
The family of Dale Huebner is holding a celebration of life from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. this Sunday, July 26, at W4993 Dunbar Dr., Elkhorn. Huebner died Aug. 3, 2014, at the age of 51 in Phoenix, Ariz. Huebner was born in Elkhorn, where he met his wife […]
School designs coming together
School board gets look at updated designs for district-wide improvements By Kellen Olshefski Editor The Elkhorn Area Schools Board of Education received an update at the July 13 meeting, regarding school improvement projects funded by the referendum approved in April. Bob Morris of Eppstein Uhen Architects said Monday night when […]
Work begins on Highway 67 in Elkhorn
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation began work Monday on a traffic signal installation project at the interchange of Interstate 43 and Highway 67 in Elkhorn. The project will enhance safety by installing traffic signals where they do not exist and update lighting and signs, according to the DOT. The contractor, […]
City looks to improve on current street projects
Committee votes in favor of additional $65,000 for better curb and gutter repair By Kellen Olshefski Editor Elkhorn’s Finance and Judicial Committee voted in favor of allocating an additional $65,000 to 2015 street improvement projects to increase the amount of scheduled curb and gutter repairs on four city streets. City […]
Terra Yard gains approval from council
By Kellen Olshefski Editor The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted in favor of an ordinance to rezone a piece of property off of Highway 67 for use by a landscaping company. The council voted 5-1 in favor of the ordinance, with Alderman Michael Kluck casting the dissenting vote. The […]
Council appoints alderman
Bruce Lechner to represent citizens in city’s third district By Kellen Olshefski Editor The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted in favor of appointing Bruce Lechner to fill the vacant District 3 aldermanic seat on the council. The seat has been vacant since former District 3 alderman James D’Alessandro submitted […]
‘The Big Flop’
City aims to work with fireworks company, try to figure out what went wrong By Kellen Olshefski Editor For many Elkhorn residents, the July 3 fireworks display in Elkhorn’s Sunset Park might have been a little less than pleasing or extraordinary. However, the City of Elkhorn wants citizens to know […]