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 […]

      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 […]

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 […]

Community event to include honoring a hometown hero By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer Lanesway is a foundation that was established last year by Lane Schweitzer’s family after he was tragically killed in a motorbike crash on March 27, 2019 at the age of 15. Lane’s mom, Judy Schweitzer said Lane […]

     Though Memorial Day was different this year without a parade or large ceremony, Elkhorn’s American Legion Post 45 and VFW Post 6375 made the rounds to several cemeteries including Mt. Olivet (above), Veterans Park and the Lake Como lakefront May 25 for remembrances. See more photos in the May […]

The District 1 American Legion Riders take a Memorial Day ride created to remember those who lost their lives serving the country. According to organizer Randy Timms, since many parades and ceremonies were canceled due to the coronavirus, members “could not see Memorial Day without some kind of tribute.” They […]

Five additional decedents resided at long term care facilities The Walworth County Division of Public Health reported earlier this week that an additional five deaths have been attributed to COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. These deaths bring the county’s death total to 16. All five decedents resided […]

By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted 4-2 last week in favor of keeping Sunset Pool closed for the 2020 season amidst continued COVID-19 concerns as well as consideration of Walworth County’s recommended guidelines for opening public pools. Alderman Ron Dunwiddie and Frank Boggs voted in […]

     On May 15, teachers from throughout the Elkhorn Area School District participated in National Bike to Work Day, some who had family members join them. Due to schools being closed, after the teachers arrived at school they jumped back on their bikes and made their way back home to […]

Staff members at West Side Elementary School in Elkhorn welcomed a parade of students and their families last week. The teachers and many of the students making their way around the parking lot at the school held handmade signs to express how much they miss each other. Some of the […]