Donate to help local families in need Holiday Help of East Troy donations begin today. The annual program has donation locations local businesses and organizations for different needs. Giving trees to purchase gifts for local children will be open until Dec. 8 at East Troy Bible Church, Good Shepherd Church, […]
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Changing the conversation
Inspired Coffee to promote workforce development for people with disabilities By Jennifer Eisenbart Correspondent Inspiration Ministries President Erik Barber calls it “changing the conversation.” After working with the long-term care provider for those with developmental and physical disabilities for the last three years, Barber said the current project Inspiration Ministries […]
Trick-or-Trivia raises $5K for library friends
By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer After all the tabs were paid, the Friends of Matheson Memorial Library raised $5,000 from Trick-or-Trivia night fundraiser to fund next year’s Adult and Children’s programming at the Elkhorn library. Additional funds will be used to upgrade the facility. The 7th Trick-or-Trivia event drew the […]
Families of veterans reminded of benefits
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Judy Arline wants spouses of veterans to know that they are entitled to valuable benefits if their spouse passes away. Her husband died in 2010 and she said she was not aware of the benefits she was entitled to as a widow of a veteran. […]
Well-deserved thanks
Ceremonies were held throughout the area for Veterans Day this week including a special program at Walworth Grade School dedicated in honor of local Army veteran and nurse, Sue Diderich. Leading the assembly in The Pledge of Allegiance is Mrs. Boldger’s Kindergarten class (from the left): Dalton Harbolt, Alyana […]
Ready to take the stage
Big Foot HS Drama Club to present ‘You Can’t Take It With You’ By Penny Gruetzmacher Correspondent Big Foot High School Drama Club actors, crew and director have worked hard to make this weekend’s play, “You Can’t Take It With You” a night to remember. It will be presented under […]
So close
The Elks season came to an end sooner than the team would have liked when they fell to Brookfield Central, 2-1 in the WIAA Division 2 state semifinal match Nov. 8 at Uihlein Park in Milwaukee. Above; Elkhorn fans are shown behind Luke Schoeneberg, who scored the lone goal for […]
Heading to state
Five Whitewater High School athletes will represent the Whippets in the WIAA Division 2 state girls swimming meet today in Madison. Front row, from left, junior Sophia Fanshaw (an alternate) and freshman Grace Foucault; back row, junior Ella Houwers, senior Brianna Zimdars and junior Amber Krebs. They will compete in […]
Ready to make waves
The Elkhorn Area High School girls swim team finished ninth at the Division 2 sectional meet Nov. 9. Elk Sydney Balboni advanced and will represent the Elks at the WIAA Division 2 Girls State Swimming & Diving Meet at the University of Wisconsin Natatorium in Madison today. She will compete […]
Council approves funds for Rotary Park
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted 6-0 in favor of approving minimum standards for the City’s towing and recovery call-out lists at last week’s meeting. Under the new standards, when City of Elkhorn Police Department officers call for towing services on a motorist’s behalf – […]
