Sean Ahler will attend the University of Texas at Dallas in the fall By Chris Bennett Correspondent Elkhorn Area High School’s Sean Ahler is in rarified academic air. The now graduated senior recently learned he earned National Merit Scholarship Finalist honors and said he wasn’t completely surprised by it. “They […]
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Milk prices slowly improve
Local farmer sees promising future for industry By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer Last fall and even into winter, milk prices looked promising but when the coronavirus hit, the bottom fell out, according to one local dairy farmer. “We felt good about where we were headed (but) once the milk price […]
Scout builds ball pit at elementary school
It’s one of Ben Harvey’s Eagle Scout requirements West Side Elementary recently had a gaga ball pit added to its playground, thanks to the ingenuity and efforts of a local scout. Ben Harvey, a Life Scout with local Boy Scout Troop 243 built the gag ball pit as one of […]
Doing their part
Members of the Elkhorn Lions Club spent the morning last Saturday cleaning up along the sides of the road from the park and ride on Highways 12/67 heading north. The crew of Lions Club members included (not in order): Dan Stowell, Ken Stowell, Dick Gilkey, Mark Enger, Joey Douglas, Anglel […]
Elder abuse awareness being raised
County program plans exhibit to bring light to the issue Walworth County Health and Human Services Adult Protective Services program is commemorating World Elder Abuse Awareness Day through a pinwheel exhibit at the new Health and Human Services building, 1910 Highway NN, Elkhorn. The exhibit of 335 purple pinwheels representing […]
Way to go, grads!
Elkhorn Area High School Class of 2020 graduates walk toward downtown from the fairgrounds June 4, the night they would have graduated prior to COVID-19. The stroll was only the beginning of their night, which was organized by seniors’ parents. See more photos in the June 11 Elkhorn Independent.. (Dave […]
Brewery goes with the flow
Duesterbeck’s Brewing Company adds large outdoor patio to the mix By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer A local microbrewery that opened last fall is growing leaps and bounds in spite of being limited to carryout during the recent stay-at-home order. That temporary change wasn’t without its challenges but in true entrepreneurial […]
Police Department using Neighbors App
It allows sharing of information to make communities safer By Heather Ruenz Editor The Neighbors app by Ring is designed to help community members connect and stay informed about what’s going on around them. Now, people in the Elkhorn community can get on board as the local police department recently […]
Drive in style
For those wanting to “be the coolest person around, drive in places others haven’t” or have a desire to own a military Humvee, the Elkhorn VFW has quite a deal to offer. They are selling raffle tickets for $20 each or $100 for six to win this 1989, street […]
Get some chops
52nd annual pork chop dinner to be drive-thru only The Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn, will continue the 52-year tradition showcasing a delicious pork chop meal ready for area families to enjoy but the dinner will be run differently this year. The Wednesday, June 24 event will […]
