At Elkhorn Area High School’s commencement June 6, Danny Stilling and Kassandra Thompson make their way through the gymnasium. The ceremony included a performance by senior choir members, speeches by students and faculty, and afterwards, a gathering on the front lawn of the school for photographs to capture the moment. […]

Next Generation program connects teens and seniors By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer The facilitators of a new program that was created as a way for area teens and seniors to connect said the first session could not have gone better. And in many ways, it exceeded expectations. Dubbed the Next […]

Annual farm breakfasts highlight area agriculture By Tracy Ouellette Staff Writer June is Dairy Month and in Wisconsin that means it’s time for breakfast down on the farm. Saturday will feature the Walworth County and Kenosha County dairy breakfasts while the Racine County Breakfast on the Farm is set for […]

      At the EAHS Auto Club’s annual car show, members of the club gather for a group photo, from the left: Aaron Taylor, Ethan Taylor, Jack Bulow, Ben Wallace, Matt Moos, Allan Lorenzano, Jacob Szymkowski, Kim Colson, Jonah Pulokas, Sabrina Metz, Brian Pody, Jack Etten and (back) teacher Austin Thorson. […]

      Elkhorn Area High School musicians perform in the recent spring concert at the school. The annual concert features a variety of groups and musical pieces for family, friends and members of the community. (Dave Dresdow photo)

By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council approved a slew of alcohol licenses at its meeting last Monday night, the most notable of which included licenses for the Holiday Affair Craft Show and Plaza Mexico de Elkhorn, both to be held at the Walworth County Fairgrounds. The […]

Celebrating their most recent accomplishment are Lakeland School of Walworth County graduates, (front row) Cassidy Bischke, Denise Luevano, Chris Wasilewski, Jon Lopez, Alex Peltier, (back) Andrew VanDerWielen, Collin Anderson, Anthony Hoilien, Jordan Allen and Genesis Mayorga. The graduates were honored in a ceremony at the school on June 3. (Submitted […]

It featured amateur boxing in the stock pavilion at the fairgrounds By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer In addition to 2019 being the centennial celebration of the American Legion it’s the 100-year anniversary American of Legion Post 45 in Elkhorn. In honor of the post’s ongoing celebration, members are sharing its […]

Bring your dogs and join members of the Walworth-Jefferson County Chapter of the Ice Age Trail on a hike on Saturday, June 8 at Price Park in Elkhorn. Meet in the parking lot by 10 a.m. for a map and choose the length of trail that you want to hike. […]

This year’s event will be on paved surfaces and avoid traffic By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer The United Way of Walworth County is gearing up for its 10th Annual Run United 5K and 1-mile walk/run on Saturday, June 22. The event was moved to a week later and there’s been […]