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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Elkhorn Fund will host Trivial Blarney trivia night on Saturday, March 14 beginning at 6 p.m. at Uptown at Friends, the upstairs gathering area of Friends on the Square. The event will once again feature a “great night of fun, facts and friends to help the Elkhorn Fund give […]

By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The Walworth County Zoning Agency voted 4-1 at its recent meeting in favor of recommending approval of a rezone request for the Norman L. Brummel and Jean A. Brummel Trust to the Walworth County Board of Supervisors. In October, the Sugar Creek Town Board voted 3-0 […]

Shenanigans and character costumes to highlight Elkhorn Rotary event Elkhorn Rotary Club is calling all characters to join the shenanigans at the club’s annual wine, beer and food tasting event on Friday, March 6. ​Eat, Drink and Shenanigans will feature more than a dozen vendors offering samples from local wineries, […]