By Tyler Lamb Editor Ground was officially broken Monday morning at the site of the new Aurora Health Center, celebrating what Sen. Neal Kedzie called “an investment” in Walworth County. Foundation work has already begun for the 30,000-square-foot, $12-million walk-in health center that will house services such as Audiology, Obstetrics […]
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August elected Speaker Pro Tempore of State Assembly
State Representative Tyler August (R-Lake Geneva) announced last week he has been elected by his peers to act as the next Speaker Pro Tempore of the State Assembly. As Speaker Pro Tem, August will preside over debate in the State Assembly when it reconvenes for legislative session this fall. “I […]
Recollections: Sprague Theater kindles fond memories for many Elkhornites
By Frank Eames Contributor The Sprague Theatre, current home of the Lakeland Players, revives many fond memories for anyone who grew up in Elkhorn from the late 1920s to the 1970s. Those were different times, particularly before the 1950s when television came on the scene and “light years” of difference […]
Council updates offer for WE Energies easement
By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted to send an offer back to WE Energies for their review concerning the potential purchase of an easement off of the city right-of-way in Sunset Park. According to City Administrator Sam Tapson, WE Energies had approached City of […]
Fair recognizes Walworth County’s outstanding senior citizens
By Tyler Lamb Editor Each year, the Walworth County Fair honors area senior citizens who dutifully contribute to their community. This year’s Walworth County Fair’s Outstanding Senior Citizen winners include a fire chief, a nursing manager, as well as an active member of the Walworth County Home and Community educators. […]
Sharon native crowned Fairest of the Fair
By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer Sharon native Emilie Cerny was crowned Walworth County Fair’s 2014 Fairest of the Fair. Cerny, 22, graduated from Big Foot High School in 2010 and then from Black Hawk East College in the spring of 2013 with honors. A participant in Big Foot FFA, Cerny […]
Fair’s attendance: 2013 numbers lowest since 1975
By Tyler Lamb and Kellen Olshefski Elkhorn Independent Staff A late summer heat wave followed by a Friday evening storm put a dent into attendance numbers at the Walworth County Fair. Wednesday through Sunday, attendance was 103,475. Monday’s turnout of 27,210 put the total attendance for the fair at 130,685. […]
Public meeting scheduled for County NN interchange
By Tyler Lamb Editor The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has announced a public information meeting to discuss improvements to the County NN interchange from just east of I-43 to approximately 0.25 miles east of Bray Road. The meeting is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, Sept. 10, from 4 p.m. until […]
Library to conduct session on Affordable Health Care Act changes
An informational meeting on the new Affordable Health Care Act will be held on Monday, September 16,at 6:30 p.m., at Matheson Memorial Library, 101 N. Wisconsin St. The meeting will focus on what changes will be taking place Oct. 1 under federal regulations on health care, and what the changes […]
Fair’s attendance: 2013 numbers lowest since 1975
By Tyler Lamb Editor A late summer heat wave followed by a Friday evening storm put a dent into attendance numbers at the Walworth County Fair. Wednesday through Sunday, attendance was 103,475. Monday’s turnout of 27,210 put the total attendance for the fair at 130,685. Last year 134,409 people attended […]
