By Michael S. Hoey CORRESPONDENT Wayne Southern and a few friends have been trying for years to get several damaged and deteriorating headstones at Spring Grove Cemetery repaired. Last year they finally got the help they needed to make some real progress. Headstones at the cemetery, which is […]
Sports & Other News
Headed to state!
The Elkhorn girls tennis team posted a first in school history Oct. 5, winning the WIAA Division 1 Stoughton sectional to qualify for team state in Madison. The Lady Elks also advanced No. 1 singles player Parker Christensen, No. 2 singles player Alexandria Trost and the No. 2 doubles team […]
Village renews contracts despite rate increases
By Michael S. Hoey CORRESPONDENT The Village of Darien board approved two contracts it was not happy with on Sept. 19, but the alternatives appeared worse or unavailable. The first contract discussed was with John’s Disposal for recycling collection. The village currently pays John’s $4.90 per unit per […]
NDS Foundation festival back at A+ Power Sports this Saturday
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR Nicholas Sergi loved riding motorcycles, snowmobiles, boats and 4-wheelers. “He really had a passion for anything with a motor,” explained Lauren Sergi, who now helps run the Nicholas D. Sergi Foundation after Nick’s passing in 2018. The foundation, with Nick’s love of motorsports, […]
Beer and wine on tap for Elkhorn’s annual Oktoberfest event Oct. 15
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR Blink and you’ll have missed September, which means one of the biggest area events of the fall is rapidly approaching. The Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce is getting ready to host Oktoberfest Saturday, Oct. 15, in downtown Elkhorn in Veterans Park. The event […]
City waiting on compensation study
By Kellen Olshefski CORRESPONDENT The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted 5-0 in favor of postponing a compensation study for city employees in 2023 until more information is received. The compensation had been recommended for consideration by the Human Resources during its Aug. 22 meeting. At that […]
East Troy Village Board approves full-time officer hire
Scarecrow Fest returns for another run
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR As weather transitions from summer into fall, a 20-plus year tradition in the City of Delavan is ready to go. The 22nd annual Scarecrow Fest will take place Saturday in downtown Delavan, with events ranging from a craft and vendor fair to free entertainment […]
‘If We Roast it They Will Come’ – Annual Cornfest celebration returns to Darien
The 61th annual Cornfest runs Sept. 9 to 11 at Daien West Park. This year’s theme is “If We Roast it They Will Come.” Darien West Park isat the intersection of Highway 14 and North Road at 335 W. Madison St. Cornfest features family friendly activities throughout its […]
East Troy Bluegrass Festival is back on square
The East Troy Bluegrass Festival is celebrating its 28th year with a weekend lineup that once again includes two of the industry’s biggest names. The two-day East Troy Bluegrass Festival, presented by the East Troy Area Chamber of Commerce, will take place Saturday, Sept. 10 and Sunday, Sept. 11 […]
