The Walworth County Highway Department is responsible for the snow and ice removal of about 400 lane miles of county trunk highways and an additional 700 lane miles of state highways through contract with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. The majority of snow removal operations within Walworth County will occur […]
Delavan
News from the Delavan area
Man charged with burglarizing ex’s home
An initial appearance is scheduled for Nov. 28 for a Delavan man charged with stealing items from his ex-wife’s home in the Town of Delavan. Jesse C. Ostrander, 37, was charged Nov. 7 in Walworth County Circuit Court with burglary of a building or dwelling. According to the criminal complaint, […]
Darien village board president chooses not to run for re-election
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Darien Village Board President Kurt Zipp announced Monday that he will not seek re-election in April so that he can focus his energy on researching alternative options for education in the village. Zipp, who has served as board president for the past eight years, said […]
Healthy kids
Delavan Christian School kindergartner Findley Akey looks in a microscope during Aurora’s Healthy Kids Club program at Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn. (Submitted photo)
Delavan-Darien district moves forward after successful referendum
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan-Darien School District rode a wave of approvals by Wisconsin voters to increase their own property taxes to better fund their local education on Nov. 6 by passing a $2.8 million non-recurring referendum to exceed the state revenue caps for operating costs. According to […]
Lioness’ Pajama-Rama Saturday
The Delavan Lioness Club will have its annual Pajama-Rama from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday at Old National Bank, 500 E. Walworth St. New pajamas for children of all ages will be distributed. Pajamas will go to New Beginnings APFV, formerly the Association for Prevention of Family Violence; Twin Oaks […]
Council looks to fill vacancy left by alderman’s deployment
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan Common Council is looking to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Alderman Chris Phillips at its Nov. 20 meeting. Phillips resigned effective Oct. 5. Phillips has served on the council since April 2013. His term was set to expire in April. […]
Delavan-Darien referendum passes
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent and Vicky Wedig Editor A referendum to exceed operating costs in the Delavan-Darien School District passed Tuesday, according to unofficial election results. Vote totals on a question to allow the district to exceed revenue limits by $2.8 million for four years are: ✔Yes 3,711 […]
Lake Lawn salutes military personnel
Lake Lawn Resort is thanking veterans and active military personnel for their service and sacrifice with new programs this month and into next year. “Our nation’s veterans and active military personnel deserve our country’s unwavering honor, thanks and support,” said Dave Sekeres, general manager of Lake Lawn Resort. “This year, […]
Historical Society to have Veterans Day program
The Walworth County Historical Society will have its sixth annual Veterans Day program at 1 p.m. Nov. 11 at Heritage Hall, 103 E. Rockwell St., Elkhorn. The keynote speaker will be Michael Clark, a U.S. Army veteran who registered for the draft at the age of 18 and served as […]