Most local schools again exceed expectations By Todd Mishler Copy editor Students in the Elkhorn Area School District turned in another banner year in 2016-17, according to Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction report cards. Five of the seven schools in the district exceeded expectations, which meant they needed to score […]

– Read how schools in the district did on state report cards – Photos from Elkhorn Area High School’s holiday choir concert – Coverage of the Elkhorn Fund’s grant to the Kettle Moraine Land Trust – Along with opinion, court coverage, what’s going on at the library, lunch menus and […]

The University of Wisconsin-Extension of Walworth County will offer the Strong Women program Monday, Jan. 8 and Wednesday, Jan. 10 at a cost of $25 to $30. The premise of the program is that older woman can ensure they’re able to continue doing the activities they love if they take […]

Guests are treated to the Christmas Day Community Meal, held at the Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce where they received a “Stocking of Warmth,” which contained gifts and a scarf. The holiday decorations add to the ambience of the event, made possible through donations from individuals, businesses and organizations, and […]

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Jan. 12 for an Elkhorn man charged with having sex with a drunken woman at his home. Don Michael Hale Jr., 29, was charged Dec. 21 in Walworth County Circuit Court with second-degree sexual assault. According to the criminal complaint, several people were at […]

Toe to Toe Ballet School’s performance of “A Child’s Nutcracker” Dec. 17 featured appearances by some hometown “celebrities” including Elkhorn Area School District Superintendent, Jason Tadlock and Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce Director Chris Clapper (above.) A percentage of the proceeds will support Agape House, whose residents were special guests […]

Scouts from Elkhorn Troop 243 and Cub Scout Pack 225 visited Sedgemeadow Senior Living Apartments in Elkhorn on Dec. 19 to spread holiday cheer. The scouts received a warm reception, according to troop leaders, and sang a variety of Christmas carols to residents for their final meeting of the year. […]

Locals fill in for the head elf during his busy time By Tracy Ouellette SLN Staff The weeks from Thanksgiving to Christmas are the busiest time of year for Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves at the North Pole’s workshop, as most people know. Unfortunately for the Clauses, those very […]