The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Walworth County residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, Sept. 19. The walk continues, but instead of hosting a large gathering, the association is encouraging participants to walk as individuals or in […]
Sports & Other News
It was classic
Countryside Classics held an Open House and Car Show Aug. 8 featuring networking, the car show, treats and raffle prizes. The company, 1525 N. Country Club Parkway in Elkhorn, specializes in classic car restoration, customizing and performance services. For more information call Countryside at 262-740-1959 or visit countrysideclassicswi.com. See more […]
Moving day
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students began moving into on campus housing, including Wells Residence Hall (pictured) on Aug. 23 with help from their families. Students and families, unlike previous years, had to wear face coverings and sign up for staggered drop-off dates and times as a COVID-19 mitigation measure. See more […]
Community mourns beloved officer
Joe Kirkpatrick served as PD’s school liaison officer for past 15 years By Kellen Olshefski CORRESPONDENT Beloved police officer and long-time school liaison officer for the Elkhorn Area School District, Joe Kirkpatrick Jr., 56, died at home Aug. 18, according to a press release from Elkhorn Police Chief Joel Christensen. […]
GLAS honored for work, advocacy for the blind
The Geneva Lake Astrophysics and STEAM education group recently received national recognition for their innovative work and advocacy for equal access for people with blindness and low vision who are interested in science, technology, engineering and math fields. The National Federation of the Blind chose GLAS Education to receive the […]
VP visit
After making a campaign rally stop at Tankcraft in Darien last week, the motorcade for Vice President Mike Pence’s makes its way through the village at highways 14 and X where numerous people were gathered. See more photos in Southern Lakes Newspapers’ publications. (Mike Hoey photo)
Site for future senior center eyed in Elkhorn
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council recently voted in favor of allotting up to $2,000 to fund appraisal services for the site being considered for a potential senior center. At its Aug. 3 meeting, the council voiced support for potentially pursuing a senior center with a […]
Helping out
Trinity Church youth and some leaders recently helped out a family from from the church in Genoa City. The group moved and spread dirt, dismantled and hauled away a playhouse and carried out a cabinet and then listened to a presentation about bees from the homeowner. Anyone who knows someone […]
Whitewater, UW-W officials look to fall and COVID-19 precautions
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Fresh rounds of statistical data reveal residents within the City of Whitewater continue to test positive for COVID-19. As the summer gives way to fall, officials are turning their attention toward the forthcoming influx of University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students. As they have frequently in recent months, […]
EASD students to return to school Sept. 8
District plan keeps children’s safety in mind and allows flexibility By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The Elkhorn Area School District recently released its plan for students to return to school for the upcoming, 2020-2021 school year. The reopening plan – which calls for students to return to school in-person Sept. 8 […]
