The Elkhorn Lions Club will host its annual Roast Beef & Chicken Dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, April 18. The dinner will still be held at Sperino’s, 720 N. Wisconsin St. but will be a drive-thru event only this year. The meal will include: three slices of […]
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Student signs majority esports scholarship
Elkhorn’s Aidan Hamilton will attend Northwood University Elkhorn Area High School senior Aidan Hamilton recently signed the first majority esports scholarship in Wisconsin. Esports are a form of competition using video games. Hamilton is a top high school Rocket League player, according to the Wisconsin High School Esports Association. He […]
Concerns continue at Commerce Court
The prohibited left turn onto Highway 67 in Elkhorn causing issues By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent While road improvements in recent years at Commerce Court and Highway 67 were meant to alleviate traffic concerns, some drivers just can’t follow the rules of the road. That’s led to City of Elkhorn officials […]
Elkhorn Area Women’s Club to host fundraiser
The Elkhorn Area Women’s Club is finally back to business and recently announced it will hold a fundraising event April 1 through April 24. It will feature an online option as well as in-person events at two downtown businesses. One part of the fundraiser will be on online auction featuring […]
Elkhorn FFA recaps successful year
By Marra Andreas Contributor The Elkhorn FFA Alumni and Supporters recently held their first meeting of the year where a recap of 2020 was shared and deemed successful, despite challenges brought on by the pandemic. The group features parents, community members, local business owners and past FFA members that […]
March of the cranes
Sandhill Cranes have returned to the area with a reminder that spring is on its way, despite the temporary return of winter earlier this week. The majestic birds make their way back to Wisconsin in March after spending the winter months in Florida. Cranes choose a mate as early as […]
Cookout for a cause
From the left: Members of the Movers and Shakers team including Paige Jacobs, Kaeleigh Runnells, Kloie Potts, Emma Jacobson and Abby Cook are all smiles while holding a fundraiser at Frank’s Brat Hut, which is outside of Piggly Wiggly March 6 to raise money for the […]
New German festival to launch in county
Directors of DAS Fest USA recently announced that the festival dates are set for Aug. 13 to 15 at the 99-acre Walworth County Fairgrounds in Elkhorn. Organizers have also released more event details. The event will preface Oktoberfest season, celebrating German culture. The motto is “One Festival. One Weekend. One […]
‘In Conversations’ event to focus on drug awareness
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent Following the success of its most recent event, the Elkhorn Resilience Coalition is looking to continue improving and building upon its “In Conversations” series with its next event – “Overcoming Addiction,” which is scheduled for March 17. Featuring the Walworth County Drug and Alcohol Coalition, Elkhorn […]
Get your shot
Walworth County urges residents 65+ to register for COVID-19 vaccine The Walworth County Division of Public Health is requesting all county residents age 65 and older, who are waiting for a COVID-19 vaccine, complete the vaccination registration form on the county website at www.co.walworth.wi.us. As additional vaccination groups are opening […]