County program plans exhibit to bring light to the issue Walworth County Health and Human Services Adult Protective Services program is commemorating World Elder Abuse Awareness Day through a pinwheel exhibit at the new Health and Human Services building, 1910 Highway NN, Elkhorn. The exhibit of 335 purple pinwheels representing […]
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Strategic Materials making progress
Facility continues to work toward being fully operational By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Strategic Materials is making significant progress toward addressing two issues that led to an abatement order from the City of Delavan Fire Department that closed the facility, according to Daniel Vankorn, MidWest Sourcing Manager for the company. […]
Way to go, grads!
Elkhorn Area High School Class of 2020 graduates walk toward downtown from the fairgrounds June 4, the night they would have graduated prior to COVID-19. The stroll was only the beginning of their night, which was organized by seniors’ parents. See more photos in the June 11 Elkhorn Independent.. (Dave […]
Brewery goes with the flow
Duesterbeck’s Brewing Company adds large outdoor patio to the mix By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer A local microbrewery that opened last fall is growing leaps and bounds in spite of being limited to carryout during the recent stay-at-home order. That temporary change wasn’t without its challenges but in true entrepreneurial […]
Protesters march for a cause
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, […]
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 […]
