Veterans treated to special day at EAHS By Heather Ruenz SLN staff The veterans entered the gymnasium at Elkhorn Area High School last Friday morning at varying paces. Some walked on their own accord, others with a cane or assistance while a few were pushed in wheelchairs – all of […]
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A spoonful of talent
Elkhorn Area High School will present Mary Poppins the Musical at 7 p.m., tonight and Saturday, Nov. 16 and 17 in the James A. Wehner Auditorium located at EAHS. Advanced tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the high school office or online at classmunity.com. Tickets can be purchased […]
Holiday Care Program gears up
The Walworth County Department of Health and Human Services is seeking donations of new toys and new clothing for children, gift cards to local retail stores for teenagers and money to purchase food gift certificates for families during the holiday season. The Holiday Care Program provides assistance to families, seniors […]
Elkhorn Council opts to push TID project forward
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent While underground utilities have delayed work on O’Connor Drive and East Commerce Court, the City of Elkhorn Common Council voted 6-0 Monday in favor of pushing forward on the project and complete as much as possible this fall, despite increased costs. City Engineer Greg Calhoun said […]
Stirring it up
Stir It Up, a fundraiser that supports a variety of causes including VIP Services, the New Beginnings domestic violence shelter build campaign, Lakeland Animal Shelter and area high school music programs was held Nov. 4 at Elkhorn Area High School. Among the school groups to perform was the Big Foot […]
Elkhorn to host Holiday Affair Craft Show
The Holiday Affair Craft Show features more than 300 crafters and artisans offering unique, handcrafted items. The craft show will be held on Saturday, Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $3, which covers all locations, and all proceeds will benefit the Walworth County Fair’s Barnyard Adventure. […]
City of Elkhorn sets budget hearing
Tax rate expected to decrease 2 percent By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn has set a public hearing on the 2019 Municipal Budget for 6 p.m., Monday, Nov. 12 in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 9 S. Broad St., Elkhorn. As in years past, the City has […]
Stay warm this winter
The Walworth County Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with Keefe Kares, will host a used coat giveaway Nov. 9. Anyone in need of a warm coat and winter gear is welcome to participate, as Keefe Kares associates have collected and cleaned children and adult sized coats. The […]
County voters support incumbents
More than 45,000 ballots were cast in Walworth County Tuesday for state, congressional, legislature and county seats with local residents by and large supporting incumbents on both sides of the aisle. Below are updated, unofficial results as of this morning. Two county offices were on the ballot, both uncontested as […]
EAHS to honor vets with breakfast, program
Elkhorn Area High School students and staff will honor local veterans in a special program at the school on Nov. 9. There will be reserved parking in front of the school and veterans can begin arriving at 7:45 a.m. where student volunteers will greet them in the front lobby. Breakfast […]
