Investigator says mandated separation has drawbacks for elderly By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer When one hears the word abuse, it typically conjures thoughts of someone being beaten physically. That notion can be even tougher to imagine when it involves those who are particularly vulnerable, in this case the elderly. Though […]

By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent Elkhorn American Legion Post 45 is in the final stages of preparation to host a 1950s-style sock hop dance fundraiser next week. The dance will be 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1 and take place at Elkhorn Area Middle School. The Flatheads, a local […]

By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted 5-0 in favor of approving a $1.66 million referendum question recently that will appear on the Nov. 3 election ballot to ensure full-time staffing levels for Elkhorn’s fire and EMS services. Staffing levels at the volunteer-based department have long […]

Members of the Elkhorn Police Department – and some of their family and friends that have proven to be dedicated helpers – grill and serve up a variety of food to hungry fans that stopped by for lunch at the Brat Hut outside Frank’s Piggly Wiggly. From the left: Helping […]

Area resident claims he saw the creature twice in one month By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent With coronavirus affecting thousands, people afraid to leave the house and racial tensions running high in the United States, stories about werewolves can provide quite the necessary distraction. But werewolves? Seriously? Around here, the Beast […]

Due to the threat of inclement weather, the Kettle Moraine Land Trust has rescheduled its Tree Identification hike to the rain date of Wednesday, July 22, from 2 to 4 p.m. They can accommodate additional participants however advance registration is required by sending an email to sue@kmlandtrust.org. The group will […]

The main lobby of the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office was set to close this week for a remodeling project, which means visitors will likely have to use an alternative entrance, for parking and to access the building. The remodeling project, which is expected to be finished in October, will include […]

The Walworth County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health has released new phased guidance to help incrementally guide the community toward a “new normal.” The Walworth County COVID-19 Phased Guidance document provides phased recommendations for a variety of businesses, organizations, and sectors in our community. “Every […]

EAHS qualified largest Wisconsin group for competition By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer The Elkhorn Area High School health professionals group is coming off yet another successful year, most recently at the international competition, which was held virtually last month. HOSA – Future Health Professionals, was formerly referred to as Health […]