Tadlock to champion STEM fields By Tom Ganser Correspondent The start of a new school year is an exciting time for a community like Elkhorn as the patterns and rhythms of the classroom replace overnight those of the summer. Having a little trouble sleeping the night before the first day […]
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Finance Committee OKs land sale
By Bob Peryea Correspondent The Finance and Judicial Committee voted last week to recommend that the City sell .4 of an acre to Holton Manor in order to accommodate an expansion of the facility. The selling price will be approximately $15,000 per acre, which will make the entire transaction approximately […]
Middle School principal leaving district
Position might still be vacant when fall term begins By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With a new school year on the horizon, officials in the Whitewater Unified School District are in the process of putting the final pieces of the staffing puzzle together. The School Board last week held a special […]
County fair adds new features
By Edwin Scherzer Correspondent With the last days of summer winding down, you can rest assured events and activities at the Walworth County Fairgrounds will be gearing up. The fair literally brings something for everyone, from 4-H members showing livestock to the Beach Boys serenading audience members at the grandstands. […]
Crime Stoppers unveil anonymous tip service
Public can submit anonymous crime tips and sign-up for free TipSoft alerts The Walworth County Sheriff’s Office and the Walworth County Crime Stoppers program have announced the availability of TipSoft, a service for citizens to anonymously submit crime-related tips through the Web, a text message or from any Android […]
Golf outing to raise funds for SMILES
Special Methods in Learning Equine Skills will have a golf outing Sept. 11 at Evergreen Golf Club in Elkhorn to raise funds for the Darien therapeutic riding center. The event feature 18 rounds of golf on the championship course. It will include lunch and special events to test every level […]
Wooly mammoths visit East Troy library
Innovative program helps children learn about nature and Wisconsin’s Ice Age Trail By John Koski Editor The Ice Age Trail Alliance visited the East Troy Lions Public Library Friday and brought along two special guests – Molly the wooly mammoth and her daughter Millie. The all-volunteer group educated […]
164th Walworth County Fair coming
This year, the fair will stretch from Aug. 28 until Sept. 2. The theme is: “Start your engines and race to the fair.” Admission at the fair gate will be $9 for adults (13 and older), and $3 for children from 6 to 12. Ages 5 and younger are free. […]
Father-daughter duo finish Taiwan coaching stint
A chance to spend two weeks coaching and playing basketball probably never crossed former Big Foot High School standout Jordyn Courier’s mind when she began her collegiate career at Southern Illinois University. But that’s just the opportunity that presented itself – and not only for Courier, but also for her […]
School Board OKs $2.5 million in short-term borrowing
By Tyler Lamb Editor A resolution authorizing short-term borrowing of up to $2.5 million was adopted Monday night by the Elkhorn School Board. Board members, with the exception of President Susan Leibsle and Vice President Dave Ketchpaw, voted in favor of the resolution. Leibsle and Ketchpaw were absent from the […]
