By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer Plans for a new swimming pool at Sunset Park moved forward Nov. 18 with the Elkhorn City Council discussing the possibility of putting together a pool planning committee. Mayor Howie Reynolds brought the idea to the council to help plans for the project continue smoothly. […]
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His heart is in his game
Local man’s golf game raises $100,000 for children’s agency By Cathy Kozlowicz Correspondent Not many people would consider playing golf in eight hours of pouring rain or in gusty winds of 50 miles per hour. These are a few of the memories Al Van Dyke has as he played golf […]
It’s Coffee with a Cop
Bring your questions and concerns Elkhorn police officers are looking to sit down with community members over a cup of coffee Nov. 20 to answer questions and discuss concerns. Coffee with a Cop is slated for 8-10 a.m. at Perk Up, 27 N. Wisconsin Street. All residents are welcome. “We […]
Holton Manor will double in size
Senior living facility acquires Holton House, begins ambitious expansion By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer With the acquisition of the Holton House property at the north end of Broad Street, along with some property from the city, Elkhorn’s Holton Manor is planning to expand its senior living facilities. According to Administrator […]
Compliance checks to target illegal alcohol sales
Local liquor sellers put on notice that police will send underage purchasers into their stores By Ed Nadolski Editor in Chief Elkhorn police will attempt to reduce the sale of alcohol to underage people this month with an effort that could be viewed as being more about educating business owners […]
Council green-lights pool project
Following advice of voters, aldermen vote 4-2 to move ahead with new facility for Sunset Park By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer At its Committee of the Whole meeting Monday night, the Elkhorn City Council, in a 4-2 vote, officially commited to a new swimming facility at Sunset Park. Council President […]
Elkhorn set to join SMART network
Consortium provides mutual aid for law enforcement By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted at its Monday night meeting in favor of a resolution entering the City of Elkhorn Police Department into a mutual aid agreement. SMART – Suburban Mutual Assistance Response Teams – is […]
Elkhorn Veterans Day observances set
The Elkhorn community will honor its local veterans at 9 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11 at Tibbets Elementary, W5218 County A, Elkhorn. The program will feature various patriotic themes including music along with the honoring of veterans from Elkhorn VFW Post 6375 and American Legion Post 45. The posts will […]
Truck rolls over on highway ramp
Driver appeared to escape serious injury The driver of a semi-trailer truck that rolled over on a highway exit near Elkhorn Friday morning appeared to escape serious injury even through the crash demolished his truck. According to a Town of Geneva police officer Robert Linder, the driver, who was from […]
City to try hybrid approach to ambulance services
Officials don’t want staffing shortages to impact response times By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer Time commitment and availability of volunteers are leading to lapses in coverage by Elkhorn Emergency Medical Services, according to city officials. Operating nearly exclusively on a volunteer basis, Elkhorn Emergency Medical Services is approaching somewhat of […]
