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 […]
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Dollar General moves on to County Board
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 […]
Calling all characters
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, […]
Traveling opens the world to students
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 […]
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 […]
