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 […]

A group of people, including some with signs, gathers in Veterans Park in the downtown square in Elkhorn for an Open Walworth County rally May 9, which was organized to encourage officials to reopen the county and the State of Wisconsin. “The focus is to empower people with knowledge of […]

Restaurant retains about 25 percent of regular business By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer When Dean Pierce and Katie Duckworth bought Someplace Else about 18 months ago they never imagined the challenges they are now facing in light of the coronavirus pandemic. They had planned to be closed for a few […]