Operation Click club amps up annual program, takes on social media By Kellen Olshefski Editor Elkhorn Area High School’s Operation Click club is taking a new approach to the annual program this year, aiming to draw more students in than ever before. Under the direction of Club President Clara Kostock […]
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Cancer Assault Challenge kicks off fundraising push for 2015
Fundraising event to be held in February to help support the 2015 5k run By Kellen Olshefski Editor Though it might feel like next May is still eons away as winter creeps continues to creep in, organizers of the Cancer Assault Challenge are kicking off things early this year, hoping […]
Elkhorn woman struck on Interstate 43
Body showed signs of significant fall, victim’s vehicle found on Highway 67 overpass An Elkhorn woman was found dead in the northbound lanes of Interstate 43 by police in the early morning hours of Nov. 30. According to a press release from the City of Elkhorn Police Department, on Nov. […]
Dreams Studio to present “A Perfect Christmas”
Performance to be studio’s first since it began last summer By Kellen Olshefski Editor Elkhorn’s newest dance company, Dreams Studio, is gearing up to present its very first production in Elkhorn, “A Perfect Christmas,” to be held Dec. 19 and 20 at the Walworth County Performing Arts Center in downtown […]
City to retain Baxter & Woodman for water plant project
Councilmembers feel new contacts and options could be beneficial for city By Kellen Olshefski Editor The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted in favor of retaining Baxter & Woodman as engineers for the City’s northeast water treatment plant project at its meeting Monday night. Previously, the City had sent out […]
Spring election process underway
Candidates for city positions able to circulate nomination papers By Kellen Olshefski Editor As quickly as election season ended it has once again begun, as parties interested in running for an elected position on the City of Elkhorn Common Council were able to begin circulating nomination papers on Monday. Aldermanic […]
Winter parking goes into effect today
In an effort to enhance winter road maintenance operations, City of Elkhorn seasonal parking regulations will go into effect today and remain in effect until April 1. Parking will be permitted on either side of the street except when the National Weather Service has issued any of the following winter […]
Never forgotten by their loved ones, community
Support Our Troops committee unveils new statue in Veteran’s Park By Kellen Olshefski Editor Despite heavy snow and wind, Nov. 24 couldn’t have been a better day to dedicate a new statue at Veteran’s Park in honor of troops who had served in conflicts in the Persian Gulf, Middle East, […]
Toys for Tots donations accepted
Volunteer Connection will help the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program by collecting toys to provide a Christmas for less fortunate children in Walworth County. Donors may leave a new unwrapped toy at one of 38 drop-off locations in the county. The final toy pick-up date is Dec. 11, […]
Parading around the Christmas Card Town
Annual Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce parade set for Dec. 6 By Kellen Olshefski Editor The Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce is preparing for its 33rd annual Elkhorn Christmas Card Town Parade, to be held in downtown Elkhorn at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6. Chris Clapper, executive director of […]