Third person who tested positive for COVID-19 did not have exposure to a known case and didn’t travel to a location with known community spread Today, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced that community spread of COVID-19 has been detected in Wisconsin. Furthermore, the Walworth County Division of Public […]
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Second case confirmed in county
Walworth County Division of Public Health announced today that there are now two confirmed cases of Coronavirus 2019 in Walworth County. This newly confirmed individual is a man in his 60s who is receving treatment. It is not yet known if the second case is travel-related. “We are taking the […]
First COVID-19 case in Walworth County confirmed
Walworth County Division of Public Health announced today that there is a confirmed case of COVID-19 in Walworth County. The individual recently traveled domestically and at the recommendation of Walworth County Division of Public Health, voluntarily self-isolated upon returning to the community. Out of respect for the patient’s privacy, the […]
EAHS band performs at Disney World
By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer Members of the Elkhorn Area High School Marching Band recently embarked on a magical journey when they were selected to perform at Disney World in Florida. Sarah Wuttke, the instrumental music teacher at Elkhorn Area middle and high schools, said they submitted a video audition […]
City in favor of creating new zoning district
Fairgrounds currently fall under parks zoning By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council unanimously approved recommending the creation of a new Fairgrounds zoning district at its March 2 meeting. The topic stems back to a discussion at the committee level last November about the fairgrounds obtaining a […]
Fun for a cause
At the Chili & Soup Cook Off at Elkhorn Area Middle School, hundreds of guests fill the cafeteria. Above: Aubrey and Jordyn Palmer are all smiles while decorating cookies. The event also featured a live auction, raffles and other activities with all proceeds supporting supporting the Elkhorn Autism Support Team. […]
It’s time to do the Shamrock Shuffle
Annual Nick Van Dyke memorial run/walk returns today By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer Family, friends and members of the greater community and beyond will come together today for the Shamrock Shuffle at Lauderdale Landing to celebrate the life/legacy of Nick Van Dyke, a local man who died unexpectedly in a […]
See the new HHS building Saturday
UPDATE: This event has been postponed. When a new date has been set the county’s HHS will issue an announcement with details. Walworth County will host an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Health and Human Services facility designed by Venture Architects. The ceremony will be at […]
Elkhorn woman celebrates milestone birthday
Estelle Peatee shares how times have changed in 105 years By Penny Gruetzmacher Correspondent “Be self-sufficient, apply yourself and don’t procrastinate. Work and study… nothing comes free,” are among the words of advice Estelle Peatee has to share. Estelle knows better than most, based on her experience. She celebrated her […]
Green Acres is (maybe not) the place to be
Under 1985 agreement, road improvements could cost Elkhorn residents By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn is preparing to hold meetings to inform residents of the Oakwood and Green Acres subdivisions of an agreement formed in 1985 and what it means for road improvements. According to City Administrator Jim […]
