At Night Under The Lights, an Elkhorn Recreation-sponsored event held June 8 at Harris Park, Vicky Lange (above) hopes to win a raffle prize. Felix Werblow (left) launches the ball while pitching for the Eye Physicians and Surgeons team. The event allows area baseball and softball players to take the […]
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Music by the Lake to feature LGSO
Orchestra to host Lakeside Matinee and fundraiser Sunday The Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra returns to Music by the Lake to present an afternoon of movie music for the entire family at 4 p.m., Sunday, June 24. Listen as the orchestra performs the scores to well-known films, such as “Pirates of […]
Tree House to host annual golf tournament
The Tree House Child and Family Center will host its eighth annual Chip in Fore Kids golf outing on June 25 at the Evergreen Golf Course in Elkhorn. The tournament will be in a four-person scramble format. Tournament day check-in begins at 11:30 a.m. and tee time is at 1 p.m. […]
Fontana man allegedly held knife to man’s neck
A Fontana man was scheduled to appear in court today on charges of holding a knife to a man’s throat in a home where the man was staying. Marc A. Fiorillo, 23, was charged June 14 in Walworth County Circuit Court with attempted armed robbery with the threat of force, […]
Cost could determine when City of Whitewater undertakes housing study
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Whitewater officials remain supportive of a study assessing the city’s current and future housing needs, but one important sticking point — cost — could play a role in determining when the endeavor is explored. Housing stock — particularly single-family — has been a common talking point […]
In this week’s Times/Reporter…
The June 22 issue of the Times/Reporter includes the following: • A recap on opening night of this year’s Sharon Farmers Market, June 15, including this season’s outlook, what types of vendors are still being sought and see several photos from the first event of 2018; • In court news, […]
PD earns dementia friendly designation
The Lake Geneva Police Department is awarded a purple angel June 7, designating it as dementia friendly. City of Lake Geneva Mayor Tom Hart (from left), Bernadette Russow, Bonnie Beam-Stratz, Eric Russow, Police Chief Michael Rasmussen, Lt. Edward Gritzner III and Lt. Bridgette Way attended the presentation. The Russows […]
Failed referendum costs district another administrator
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent A failed attempt to pass a referendum April 3 for operating expenses and to upgrade facilities at the high school has cost the Delavan-Darien School District another administrator. The resignation of director of special education and pupil services Sara Halberg was announced on June 11. […]
In this week’s Independent…
The June 21 issue of the Elkhorn Independent includes coverage of the following: • The June 18 City of Elkhorn Council meeting, at which the council followed a recommendation by the Plan Commission and voted in favor of approving a planned unit development overlay and general development plan for a […]
What a closer
The LAS Water Ski Show Team takes to Elkhorn Lake in Babe Mann Park to bring Elkhorn Community Days to a close June 16. The team has partnered with the Minneiska Ski Team and hosts shows throughout the area including Elkhorn, Lauderdale Lakes and Whitewater. For more information and a […]