By Dave Fidlin Correspondent An outside consultant has been enlisted to review Whitewater’s sanitary sewer drainage system in a flood-prone area. The Common Council on June 3 voted to approve a task order that calls on Strand Associates to review the existing infrastructure along Woodland Drive. The company recently completed […]
Sports & Other News
Fishing derby brings out nearly 50 anglers
Last Saturday, in conjunction with Wisconsin’s free fishing day, nearly 50 young fisherman – or those set on learning more about the sport – participated in a local event in Whitewater. Sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater/Community Optimist Club, the June 7 Fishing Derby was held from 9 a.m. to […]
Tree House provides hope for abused children and vulnerable adults
June 19 golf outing to raise funds to benefit Tree House By Anne Trautner Assistant Editor When the boy reported that he had been abused, he was brought to the Tree House. He was interviewed by Paula Hocking, manager of the Walworth County Child Advocacy Center, as a team […]
Nelson takes team MVP, Olson Most Improved
By Chris Bennett Correspondent The Elkhorn Area High School boys tennis team celebrated a successful season simply on June 3 – pizza and soda at the Monte Carlo Room at Sperino’s in Elkhorn. The Elks did not duplicate the success they enjoyed last season, when they won the […]
Committee gives go ahead for beautification project
By Kellen Olshefski Editor The City of Elkhorn Municipal Services and Utilities Committee approved a project Monday night to spruce up Elkhorn’s downtown area. Alderman Tom Myrin first brought the project – which aims to install cement planters around the city’s downtown area – before the committee at […]
Pig in the Park Festival June 20-21
The Pig in the Park Festival, featuring free admission, live music, a Chops Motorcycle Show and great food is slated June 20 and June 21 on the grounds of Cravath Lake Park in Whitewater. The event offers a fun, unique weekend for the whole family where some of the best […]
State a small setback in Stukas’ bright future
By Chris Bennett Correspondent Don’t expect Elkhorn Area High School’s Steve Stukas to linger on his performance at the WIAA Division 1 State Track & Field Championships June 6 at UW-LaCrosse. Stukas did not finish with a performance indicative of his ability. The now-graduated senior finished 24th in […]
New restaurant business may go in on Walworth’s village square
By Anne Trautner Assistant Editor The small, triangular piece of land located on the corner of Highway 14 and Madison Street in Walworth may become home to a restaurant business. George Kasnick hopes to purchase the property from the village and sell ice cream and either deli sub sandwiches […]
Lady Elks’ season an overall success
By Chris Bennett Correspondent It is not often that a team with an overall record of 7-15 and only one win in conference play can consider a season a success, let alone one in which it made history. Count the Elkhorn Area High School softball team among those […]
Early innings scoring run ends Big Foot postseason
Chiefs fall behind in second inning at sectional, fall to Evansville 9-1 By Dan Truttschel Correspondent One inning was all that separated the Big Foot and Ripon baseball teams Tuesday afternoon. Unfortunately for the Chiefs, that was enough to end a successful 2014 campaign. Ripon scored eight runs, all […]
