Student Council leads fundraising efforts to raise more than $1,100 The Jackson Elementary School Student Council has been very involved in fundraising for Hope Now, Inc. Every council meeting, students made signs to help promote the monthly fundraising theme. They then displayed those signs around the school building. Students were […]

Students from Jackson Elementary School spend time outside the Walworth County Government Center planting flowers donated by Colleen O’Neill of Little Miss Sweet Pea’s. Above; Samantha Nova Pena and Taylor Stephens gently handle a flower prior to planting it. See more photos in the June 13 Elkhorn Independent. (Dave Dresdow […]

Scott Beatse cared, listened and had a calming presence By Chris Bennett Correspondent Katie Biermann enjoyed a compelling and interesting relationship with Dr. Scott Beatse. Beatse delivered Biermann’s 10-year-old daughter, and she later worked with Beatse for two years in birth and delivery at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn. […]

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 […]