By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A preliminary 2020-21 budget of $26.68 million is in place as the new school year gets underway in the Whitewater Unified School District, but further tweaks could be necessary in the months ahead as enrollment figures come into sharper focus. The WUSD School Board formally approved […]
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Senator honored
From the left: State Sen. Steve Nass accepts the Building Wisconsin award from Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin members Jesse Adams and Ben Adams of Adams Electric in Elkhorn. Nass received the award for his efforts to close the construction skills gap during the last legislative session.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s set for Sept. 19
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 […]
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 […]
