4-H Kids’ College will be held from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Government Center, 100 W. Walworth St., Elkhorn. The event is designed to get Walworth County youth thinking, doing, and creating. Whether youth are enrolled in 4-H, thinking about 4-H, or not currently involved […]
Sports & Other News
Pool coming along swimmingly
Proposals are in and city staff was set to interview candidates Thursday By Kellen Olshefski Editor Requests for proposals for the Sunset Pool project have been returned and city staff were looking to complete interviews of three candidates Thursday afternoon. According to City Administrator Sam Tapson, RFPs […]
Caring for the furry side of the family
Elkhorn Veterinary Clinic treats animals of all sizes from across the region By Anne Trautner Assistant Editor When the Elkhorn Veterinary Clinic was formed back in 1920, it was common practice for a veterinarian to make house calls in order treat animals. Nearly a century later, that hasn’t changed. […]
2013 Independent Athlete of the Year: Jake Stilling
Elkhorn grad sets standard for athletic program By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent There is no more simple way to put it. Wrestler Jake Stilling set the standard for Elkhorn Area High School individual achievement in athletics in the calendar year 2013. That is why he is the Elkhorn Independent’s […]
Lady Whippets winning because of defense
By Adam Knoll Sports correspondent Whitewater leading scorer Brooke Trewyn returned to action and scored seven points in a conference crossover game last Friday night. Using their defense to lead the way, the Lady Whippets are now on a seven game winning streak after defeating Clinton 44-28. It might just […]
Standard Process mourns loss of company matriarch
Sylvia DuBois leaves behind a legacy of compassion and generosity With heavy hearts, Standard Process Inc. shares the passing of Sylvia Rose DuBois, company vice president and part owner of the whole food supplement manufacturer based in Palmyra. DuBois died Dec. 30, 2013 at the age of 84. Born on […]
Run, Hide, Fight
WHS students learn to be, and stay, safe By Tom Ganser Correspondent On Jan. 10, Whitewater High School students and staff participated in the most recent component of an extensive school safety initiative for the Whitewater Unified School District. This was the first time that the active training has been […]
School Board moves toward referendum
District might seek $2 million for operating costs on April ballot By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan-Darien School Board took the next step toward asking its taxpayers to pass a $2 million referendum this spring at a workshop Jan. 2. The board took no official action, but none of […]
Lake Geneva boys fall to Waukesha South
Shooting woes leave Badgers eight points behind Blackshirts By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Badger High School boys’ basketball team lost a non-conference match-up with Waukesha South at home last Friday night 57-49. Badger exploded for 26 points in the first quarter and built up a nine-point lead less than […]
Lacking defense, Comets lose fifth conference game
Boys fall to Elks 60-47 By Jennifer Cesarz Correspondent The Delavan-Darien High School boys’ basketball team was close to picking up its first Southern Lakes Conference win Friday, but lack of second-half defense allowed Elkhorn to take the 60-47 win. “We are still seeing too many breakdowns defensively to be […]
