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 […]

State parks to lengthen hours, reopen select restrooms and extend campground closures In accordance with public health guidelines and safety recommendations, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is modifying current operations to maintain the safest environment for visitors and staff. All Wisconsin state park system properties will return to regular […]

      Many families of Tibbets Elementary School students made their way through the parking lot at the school May 7 for a reverse parade so the students and school staff, including art teacher Mrs. Erin Heiser (above) could see each other. The teachers held signs of encouragement, many wore Tibbets […]

Gifts will be matched up to $1,000 and go to the Education Foundation The Elkhorn Fund is helping The Elkhorn Area School District Education Foundation further its efforts in supporting meal programming and food sharing during the Covid-19 pandemic by offering a dollar-for-dollar matching grant up to $1,000. As a […]