By Kellen Olshefski Editor At its meeting Monday night, Elkhorn’s Common Council approved admission price and hours for Elkhorn’s new swimming facility at Sunset Park, expected to open this summer. Director of Parks and Recreation Wendy Meyer wrote in a memo to the council with numerous calls coming in inquiring […]
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Changes coming for leaf and snow removal plans
Cul-de-sacs to be plowed like this year, leaves no longer allowed on city streets By Kellen Olshefski Editor City of Elkhorn Municipal Service and Utilities Chairman Gary Payson, Sr., told councilmembers Monday night the committee is working on updating snow and ice and leaf removal processes for the City of […]
Plants OK’d for downtown beautification project
Plants to cost about $3,800, to be ordered from Pesche’s By Kellen Olshefski Editor The City of Elkhorn Finance and Judicial Committee approved the purchase of the potting soil and plants needed to kick-off the city’s downtown beautification project this spring at its meeting Monday night. The total cost to […]
County looks to repeal term limit for board chairman
The Walworth County Executive Committee voted unanimously Feb. 16 to repeal a section of a county ordinance that limits a supervisor from serving as chairman of the County Board for than four consecutive terms. Walworth County Board Chairman Nancy Russell recused herself from discussing and voting on the topic and […]
Shamrock Shuffle set for March 21
Event to honor life of Elkhorn man The fourth annual Nick Van Dyke Memorial Shamrock Shuffle will kick off at 10 a.m. March 21 at Lauderdale Landing, W5625 Westshore Dr., Elkhorn. The Shuffle is an annual fund raising event honoring the life of Elkhorn native Nick Van Dyke, who died […]
Lookin’ snazzy
Kyle Strait rocks it out on the bass during the Elkhorn Area High School Forensic Team’s second annual Mr. Elk Pageant on Feb. 12. The team uses the event to raise money to cover costs incurred by competing at forensic competitions. Strait wasn’t a competitor this year, though was an […]
Committee in favor of traffic light upgrade
With council approval, emergency vehicle pre-emption devices would be included in new lights at Interstate 43 and Highway 67 By Kellen Olshefski Editor The City of Elkhorn Municipal Services and Utilities Committee voted in favor of including emergency vehicle pre-emption devices in traffic lights the Wisconsin DOT is installing at […]
City looks to pilot Elkhorn signage program at Harris Park
Program would allow for advertising banners on baseball fields, raise funds for park fund By Kellen Olshefski Editor The City of Elkhorn Municipal Services and Utilities Committee voted in favor Monday night of a program that would promote local business and raise funds the for the city’s parks fund. City […]
Man allegedly broke into Elkhorn apartment
An Elkhorn man charged with stealing change, cash, a phone and a watch from an Elkhorn apartment is scheduled to be arraigned Feb. 20. Jade P. Allen, 28, was charged Feb. 4 in Walworth County Circuit Court with burglary of a building or dwelling as a repeater. According to the […]
Felon allegedly had gun at Elkhorn business
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 20 for a Baraboo felon charged with having a gun in his tool bag at his place of employment in Elkhorn. Douglas P. Esposito, 50, was charged Feb. 10 in Walworth County Circuit Court with possession of a firearm by a felon. According […]
