Proposed structure will replace outdated equipment in Sunset Park By Kellen Olshefski Editor The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted unanimously in favor of dedicating about $98,000 to a new ADA-friendly play structure in Sunset Park. Elkhorn’s Municipal Services and Utilities Committee reviewed three proposals for the new […]
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First Congregational UCC to hold Fun Fest this weekend
The First Congregational United Church of Christ, 76 S. Wisconsin St., is holding a Family Fun Fest from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 12 to raise money for several community service groups including: Hope Now, Inc., the Elkhorn Area Food Pantry, Habitat for Humanity in Walworth […]
Suspect arrested for June 19 lewd and lascivious act
By Kellen Olshefski Editor City of Elkhorn Police arrested a 38-year-old Darien man June 24 who allegedly exposed himself to an adult female on June 19 on North Broad Street. William McCleery, of Darien, has been charged with one count of lewd and lascivious behavior, exposure, according to […]
Police hope for safe holiday weekend
Chief says proper safety precautions are a necessity with weekend’s festivities By Kellen Olshefski Editor With fireworks playing a large role in Fourth of July celebrations nationwide, City of Elkhorn Police Chief Joel Christensen said Monday police are aiming for a fun, but safe and legal, holiday weekend. With […]
County denies proposed site for Agape House for boys
By Anne Trautner Assistant Editor An Agape House for boys will not be located on Potter Road in Lafayette. The Walworth County Zoning Agency voted 4-3 against the home for troubled boys after listening to arguments for and against the proposed home on June 19. “I certainly support the idea, […]
County Zoning Agency tables decision on conditional use permit for shingle recycling
Residents flock to meeting to speak out in opposition of potential recycling operation in the Town of Lafayette By Anne Trautner Assistant Editor One by one, people wearing fluorescent green stickers that said in all caps “NO SHINGLES” went to the podium in front of the Walworth County Zoning […]
Elkhorn resident takes to the skies once again with help from the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight
By Anne Trautner Assistant Editor Werner Semling had never been to Washington, D.C., until June 7, when he went on the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight. Semling, 80, was one of a group of Wisconsin veterans who had served in the military during the Korean Conflict who went […]
Tree House provides hope for abused children and vulnerable adults
June 19 golf outing to raise funds to benefit Tree House By Anne Trautner Assistant Editor When the boy reported that he had been abused, he was brought to the Tree House. He was interviewed by Paula Hocking, manager of the Walworth County Child Advocacy Center, as a team […]
Committee gives go ahead for beautification project
By Kellen Olshefski Editor The City of Elkhorn Municipal Services and Utilities Committee approved a project Monday night to spruce up Elkhorn’s downtown area. Alderman Tom Myrin first brought the project – which aims to install cement planters around the city’s downtown area – before the committee at […]
Planting seeds
Local church offers community youth garden By Anne Trautner Assistant Editor Nicci Lund has always loved to garden. So, after Sunday School one day several months ago, she suggested the youth start a community garden at First United Methodist Church, 111 N. Broad St., in Elkhorn. “Several […]
