Gateway Technical College and Rockwell Automation have partnered for an intense, 12-week Academy of Advanced Manufacturing program where students receive industry-leading training typically reserved for professionals already in the industry. This is a brilliant step in educating people about the manufacturing industry as there is a lot that goes into […]

Knights of Columbus Mother Seton Assembly 1685 of Elkhorn recently presented Walworth County Sheriff’s Deputy Robert Schiltz with the “Thin Blue Line” flag. It was presented in honor of his service as a Walworth County Sheriff’s Deputy and Town of Burlington Police Officer, as well as his many years of […]

DFCI – Walworth County working to improve dementia awareness Trying to assist someone with dementia can be daunting, so a new initiative, “Shop in Their Shoes” is being proposed for Walworth County to help businesses, government agencies, faith communities and groups get the “feel” of dementia. According to the National […]

Elkhorn Area High School Class of 2020 graduates were treated to a long-awaited celebration last Thursday. Though each graduate was limited to four tickets for family members, the ceremony was live streamed online. Entering the stadium for the event are recent graduates Mia Giordano, Kaidin Giacalone, Bryan Garcia, Andrea Garcia. […]

Approved $1 sale to include parking lot donation for Tasch Park By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent With a 4-2 vote Monday night, the City of Elkhorn Common Council voted in favor of selling the former Public Works building to Walworth County Craftsmen. Under the approved deal, Walworth County Craftsmen would purchase […]

Proceeds help kids attend camp When you’ve been hosting an event for 30-plus years, it’s often run like a well-oiled machine. Such is the case with the 34th Annual Lutherdale Fest Quilt Auction, which will take place on Saturday. Proceeds from the annual event help kids be able to attend […]

Gateway Technical College graduate Crystal Shaw said the college’s drive-through graduation celebration at the Elkhorn Campus last week was an exciting way to honor graduates and provide a way for family members to celebrate. “To be able to get on my cap and gown and hear my name announced – […]

Organizers plan to have animal meat, junior livestock sale By Tracy Ouellette Staff Writer Officials with the Walworth County Fair, which was one of few holdouts in the state still planning to host a fair this summer, announced last week the event has been canceled as the threat of COVID-19 […]

Dept. of Health and Human Services reiterates recommendation By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent **NOTE: This story includes a discussion from last week’s county HHS meeting. This week Gov. Tony Evers issued an order requiring masks throughout the state. However, we feel it’s important nonetheless to share what was discussed at last […]