Elkhorn teacher says it’s about having a global perspective By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer Elkhorn Area Middle School teacher Yvonne Fanshaw said she truly enjoys sharing her passion for traveling with students. In part, she said, because traveling opens up a whole new world for them. Traveling can ignite a […]
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United We Dance
Dancers from area to perform in support of United Way By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer Dance is highly collaborative, according to Colleen Huberty, director of Toe To Toe Ballet School in Elkhorn. And in early March, several dance companies from throughout the area will do just that in an effort […]
A purr-fect party
At Sip ‘N Purr, an annual fundraiser for Lakeland Animal Shelter held Feb. 8 at The Abbey Resort, food and drink samples were provided by a variety of vendors including The Apple Barn Orchard & Winery, Studio Winery, Mershon’s Cidery, Sprecher’s Restaurant, Kenny’s Daughters, The Cheese Box, Friends on […]
More than a fan
Between the girls JV and varsity games last week, Jeff Beardsley was recognized as the Elkhorn All-Sports Booster Club’s Fan of the Year. He attends nearly all of the sporting events at all levels on the road and at home. He writes personal letters and inspirational cards to athletes […]
Bids to be sought for Elkhorn park shelter
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted in favor of seeking bids for a 1,440 square-foot shelter for Babe Mann Park with contractors along with pricing for a larger, 1,920 square-foot shelter as an alternative. Bill Henry of Kehoe-Henry and Associates previously provided the council with […]
County agency recommends against gravel pit
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer A resolution passed by the Spring Prairie Town Board opposing a proposed gravel pit left the Walworth County Zoning Agency with limited options at a Feb. 20 meeting. The options, according to Director Michael P. Cotter, of the Land Use and Resource Management Department, were […]
Heating up
Elkhorn Area Fire Department members take advantage of practicing a variety of hands-on training techniques during a controlled burn of the West Side Professional Building on West Walworth Street the morning of Feb. 16. The building, which contained a variety of offices including a former dental practice, had been […]
Honored for volunteering
At the Wisconsin Association of Fairs Convention last month, the Walworth County Historical Society was presented the Volunteer Group Appreciation Award. On hand to accept the award on behalf of the WCHS are Eileen Sheahan, Jim Boardman and Lisa Brellenthin. The criteria for the award includes that it go […]
Players to present ‘Barefoot in the Park’
The Lakeland Players production of “Barefoot in the Park” opens Friday, Feb. 21, and runs two weekends through March 1. The play will be presented at the historic Sprague Theater, 15 W. Walworth St. in Elkhorn. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Feb. 21, 22, 28 and 20; […]
Town denies proposed gravel pit
Multiple factors cited by Spring Prairie officials By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Spring Prairie Town Board unanimously struck down all three proposals related to a highly controversial gravel pit before hundreds of concerned residents last week. The town’s Planning and Zoning Commission previously recommended approval of the proposals on […]
