By Bob Peryea Correspondent Elkhorn has received its first mayoral candidate for the 2014 spring elections. Alderman Brian Olson announced he would be running for mayor during the spring election cycle. In an earlier announcement, Mayor Howie Reynolds informed the Independent he would not be seeking re-election to another […]
Sports & Other News
Abbie Patrick named Miss Whitewater
By Tom Ganser Correspondent Whitwater’s Fourth of July Family Festival started out in high gear with the second annual Miss Whitewater Pageant. This year’s pageant, under the direction of Elizabeth Bols, included 22 contestants in four age categories. Mini Miss Whitewater (ages 5-7): Ontaya Shephard, Bella Thiele, Leah Newmann and […]
Auditions to be held for Missoula Children’s Theatre performance
The auditions for Missoula Children’s Theatre’s production of “Beauty Lou and the Country Beast” will be held on Monday, Aug. 12 from 4-6 p.m. at Young Auditorium, 900 W. Main St., on the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater campus. There are roles for children entering first grade (age 5 and older) through […]
Elkhorn church nurturing growth and comfort for area teens
By Kellen Olshefski Staff Writer An Elkhorn site formerly specializing in the growth of plants and flowers is under new management and focusing on a different kind of growth. Located across from the Walworth County Fairgrounds at 420 E. Court St., members of Southern Lakes Evangelical Free Church are offering […]
Walworth County Relay For Life set for July 19
The Walworth County Relay For Life event will be held July 19 at the Walworth County Fairgrounds in Elkhorn, with opening ceremony at 6 p.m. This year’s theme is “Dance Away Cancer.” Honorary Survivors, and sisters, Darcie Henriott and Debbie Kenyon will lead off the opening lap as the 100th […]
The Colors of Nature
Long and McPhail photographs to be featured exhibit at the CAC The Cultural Arts Center, 402 W. Main St. will feature the photographs of two Whitewater Arts Alliance board members from Aug. 10 to Sept. 8. The exhibit includes landscape, nature, and abstract photographs by Everett Long and Mark Lawrence […]
Council approves new lease with Greenie’s
Golf course restaurant operator will not be responsible for building maintenance By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan Common Council on July 9 approved a 10-year lease extension with George Greenwood to continue operating Greenie’s Restaurant at Delbrook Golf Course. Negotiations grew contentious as the city’s Finance Committee, based on […]
Plan Commission OKs church expansion
By Tyler Lamb Editor The Elkhorn Plan Commission recommended approval of a conditional use permit (CUP) for a two-story addition to a downtown church last week. St. Patrick’s Parish, 107 W. Walworth St., plans to construct a roughly 7,500 sq. ft. addition to the existing parish. The proposal includes […]
Council backs non-binding referendum on Sunset Pool
By Bob Peryea Correspondent On Monday night, July 15, the Elkhorn City Council chambers were packed with a crowd which flowed out into the hallways of City Hall. Much of the crowd had arrived to speak to the council regarding the Sunset Pool referendum that will be put before […]
Berezowitz receives special recognition award
Bob Berezowitz has received the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Special Recognition Award. Berezowitz made his mark as an athlete, assistant coach, head coach, and teacher over five decades at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. After serving as an assistant coach, Berezowitz became the Warhawks’ head football coach in 1985. Over the […]
