They’ll allow for business expansion and creation By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council approved a pair of conditional use permits and a rezone at its meeting Monday night, one that will allow for the expansion of a current business in Elkhorn and the other for the […]
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Elkhorn to be featured on Discover Wisconsin
A premier showing of ‘Postcard Perfect’ will be held June 4 By Heather Ruenz Staff writer Prior to the official airing of an upcoming episode of Discover Wisconsin that will feature Elkhorn – titled “Postcard Perfect” – a premier showing will be held at Elkhorn Area High School. “The premier […]
Playground equipment at Elkhorn park to be replaced
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent City of Elkhorn councilmembers voted 5-0 May 13 in favor of removing the current playground equipment at Elkhorn’s Rotary Park soccer complex and replacing it with modular equipment at a cost that is not to exceed $10,000. According to a memo from City Administrator Sam Tapson, […]
Musical talent taken to the next level
EAHS students compete at state; four nominated for ‘exemplary performance’ Wisconsin School Music Association recently announced the 526 middle school and high school students and large ensembles identified by adjudicators for “exemplary performances” in State Solo & Ensemble. The students competed at one of 10 university locations on April 27, […]
A fest of fun
At the annual Lakeland School Fest event, held Saturday at the school in Elkhorn, attendees were treated to vendors and crafters selling items, games, the opportunity to win raffle items, a live auction, a rummage and book sale and a variety of food and snacks. Among the numerous volunteers, […]
City Hall project to move forward
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted 5-0 in favor of selecting Kehoe-Henry & Associates as a design services consultant for the construction of a new City Hall Monday night after determining the majority of the Council would still like to proceed with the project. At […]
Health professional students finish first
Elkhorn HOSA sending 24 to internationals; advisor honored By Cathy Kozlowicz Correspondent While Elkhorn Area High School may not have the largest student population, its HOSA group was the first place overall winner at the state competition held in mid-April. HOSA – Future Health Professionals was formerly referred to as […]
Blooming among a garden of competitors
Local woman brings home top contest honors By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent Local florist Katie Rush is at it again, recently taking top honors at the Milwaukee Art Museum’s Art in Bloom contest when she stole the hearts of attendees with her piece at this year’s event and winning the First […]
Special ride
In memory of Lane Schweitzer, who died March 27 in a motorcycle crash near his home north of Elkhorn, a Ride For Lane event was held April 21. It began at Frank’s Piggly Wiggly and the route included a stop at the site where Schweitzer’s accident occurred. His mom and […]
Making a difference for 50 years
Rotary Club of Elkhorn to celebrate this weekend By Heather Ruenz Staff writer There might not be any one person more ready to celebrate the Rotary Club of Elkhorn’s 50th anniversary this weekend than John Henderson, who has been with the club since Day 1. He said the club, which […]