The federal Emergency Food Assistance Program is available to provide food assistance to low-income households in Rock and Walworth counties. The program provides supplemental food assistance in combination with other assistance programs to maximize and target limited food and funding sources. Community Action Inc., of Delavan, is one of 16 […]
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News from the Elkhorn area
Grants available for Walworth County residents
Eligible Walworth County residents can apply for Community Development Block Grant funding on October 15 to get help in making a down payment on a home, install accessibility improvements such as wheelchair ramps, having any issues fixed with a reputable Plumber, electrician, contractor, etc. or receive 0 percent deferred payment […]
Upcoming: Learn about pressure canning
The Walworth County University of Wisconsin-Extension will hold three “Introduction to Pressure Canning” classes in Room 220 of the Walworth County Government Center, 100 W. Walworth St., Elkhorn: • 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23 • 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 22 • 5:30 p.m. to […]
WCAC luncheon celebrates alliance’s accomplishments
By Kellen Olshefski and Tyler Lamb Elkhorn Independent Staff The Walworth County Alliance for Children (WCAC) held its annual luncheon Sept. 26 to celebrate the hard work of volunteers and donors who have contributed to the year’s accomplishments. Held at Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva, the event brought together […]
Judge John Race set to retire
Elkhorn Independent Staff Longtime Walworth County Judge John Race has informed Gov. Scott Walker he intends to retire on Dec. 30. “I’m 78. I don’t want to be carried out feet first,” Race said. He submitted a letter to Walker’s office last Tuesday announcing his intent to retire. Race has […]
County panel nixes funding for new hire
By Tyler Lamb Editor The Walworth County Finance Committee denied a request Sept. 19 by County Administrator David Bretl to assist with funding for an additional prosecutor. Last month, in his presentation of the county’s budget, Bretl included funding for an assistant district attorney for an 18-month period. Nevertheless, four […]
Flier about school threats was inaccurate
Former Walworth man made suicidal comments in jail two months ago By Vicky Wedig Staff Writer Information that “went viral” last week about a Walworth County man threatening to kill school children and himself is two months old and inaccurate, according to officials. Walworth County Sheriff’s Capt. Scot McClory said […]
School district to promote resiliency in Sept. 30 program
We will overcome By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer Looking towards promoting the ability to bounce back and thrive, the Elkhorn Area School District is preparing for a Sept. 30 program about resiliency. Resilience, the ability allowing a person, group or community to become strong, healthy or successful again after something […]
Students to tour manufacturing facilities
Students from Elkhorn Area, Delavan-Darien and Badger high school will have a chance to tour three to four manufacturing facilities in their area during Manufacturing Day on Oct. 4. The Walworth County Economic Development Alliance and the Walworth County Job Center are teaming up with schools and companies to host […]
Two car crash closes intersection
A crash involving two cars closed the intersection of U.S. Highway 12 and Middlelake Drive. The crash occurred around 12:30 p.m. Walworth County Sheriff’s officials said everyone involved was taken to the hospital but the extent of all the injuries is not yet known. Officials are still looking into the cause of […]
