Sisters awarded chancellor scholarships at same college By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer Gwen Hanson, a senior at Elkhorn Area High School, was recently awarded a chancellor scholarship at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, where she will attend college in the fall. Being awarded a chancellor scholarship is quite the accomplishment considering […]

Officials continue to offer resources for COVID-19 vaccine appointments By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Walworth County Public Health officials want the public to know they are welcoming walk-ins at COVID-19 vaccination clinics from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. The vaccination clinic is in the Walworth County Health […]

A recent fundraiser at West Side Elementary School in Elkhorn was a messy affair but provided laughs and raised money for the American Heart Association. A total of $13,361.46 was raised, thanks to 124 students who registered, 35 of whom raised $100 or more and were able to participate in […]

The May 1 dance will be at the county fairgrounds By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent Elkhorn American Legion Post 45 will host a 1950s-style sock hop dance for adults from 6 to 10 p.m. on May 1 at the Walworth County Fairgrounds’ Activity Center. Mike Lange, of Post 45, said the […]

New ordinance would take safety, privacy into account By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council plans to look at – and potentially vote on – enacting a new ordinance that would apply to the use of unmanned aerial vehicle, commonly referred to as drones, within city limits […]

Elkhorn Area High School’s 2021 prom, themed Enchanted Forest, was held April 10. The grand march, dancing and food trucks were at the school, followed by post prom at Timber Ridge in Lake Geneva. The prom court included, from the left: (front row) Madeline Stoltz, Reagan Spaid, Nastasia (Asia) Peterson, […]

Partnership would increase lake access, number of shows By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn is working on a partnership with the Southern Wakes United ski team that will provide the team with increased access to Babe Mann Park for practice and shows, and aims to bring more business […]

For individuals suffering from mental health crises, interactions with police and the criminal justice system are upsetting and have lasting effects. Law enforcement officers responding to mental health and substance abuse-related service calls have few good choices. Simply put, holistically addressing mental health crises requires long-term solutions and a specialized […]

Signs, pinwheels aim to raise child abuse awareness By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The Tree House Child and Family Center and Walworth County Health and Human Services are working together to help bring awareness to child abuse prevention during the month of April. It’s National Child Abuse Prevention Month, therefore, the […]

Teen battling muscular dystrophy loves life, music and laughing By Mariann Hunter Contributor Andrew Rocha is like many young teenagers. He loves music, singing at the top of his lungs – especially rap music, watching movies, is a major foodie – aspiring to be a chef someday, enjoys watching The […]