Demonstration disrupts busy Saturday evening in Lake Geneva By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent People of color are fed up in Lake Geneva and surrounding areas. What started with a protest last week in Burlington has spread into a full-fledged movement around the area, as Saturday alone saw marches in Twin Lakes, […]
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Wisconsin farmland values decreasing
After demand softened in 2019, farm appraisers say COVID-19 will continue decline By Hope Kirwan Wisconsin Public Radio After years of remaining steady, Wisconsin farmland values have started to decline. That’s according to the latest report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, which represents the southern, central and eastern […]
Police Department using Neighbors App
It allows sharing of information to make communities safer By Heather Ruenz Editor The Neighbors app by Ring is designed to help community members connect and stay informed about what’s going on around them. Now, people in the Elkhorn community can get on board as the local police department recently […]
Middle School students put heart into fundraiser
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent School has had a decidedly different look since mid-March. School buildings have been closed and all learning has been done virtually. But that didn’t stop students at Phoenix Middle School in Delavan from raising more than $1,000 for the American Heart Association recently. Jessica Radloff […]
Lake Geneva dance hot spot still closed
Hogs & Kisses choosing to stay closed in face of bustling tourists By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent It’s a Saturday night in the summer. Deejay Kevin Wieters is bumping “I Gotta Feeling,” a Black Eyed Peas dance party anthem, up in a corner booth overlooking the dance floor. The hardwood floor […]
Rally to Fight Hunger chapter grants awarded
Grants support local producers and those affected by food insecurity With the cancellation of this year’s Rally to Fight Hunger because of COVID-19, Wisconsin FFA is partnering with event sponsor, Kerry, and National FFA to continue to provide this much-needed support throughout the state. The newly created Rally to Fight […]
Drive in style
For those wanting to “be the coolest person around, drive in places others haven’t” or have a desire to own a military Humvee, the Elkhorn VFW has quite a deal to offer. They are selling raffle tickets for $20 each or $100 for six to win this 1989, street […]
Arts Alliance invites artists for photo contest
Amateur and professional artists are invited to exhibit their photography at the 11th annual Fran Achen Photography Competition to be displayed in July. The photography competition, as well as exhibition are hosted by the Whitewater Arts Alliance and will be held July 2-26. This year’s event will be an online […]
Get some chops
52nd annual pork chop dinner to be drive-thru only The Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn, will continue the 52-year tradition showcasing a delicious pork chop meal ready for area families to enjoy but the dinner will be run differently this year. The Wednesday, June 24 event will […]
Senior salute
Whitewater High School staff members delivered accolades to the Class of 2020 during a May 27 Senior Send Off parade. Science teacher Kailey Burchard offers some inspiration through a sign in the Senior Send Off parade. See more photos in the Register. (Tom Ganser photo)
