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 […]
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Delavan-Darien district to research birth-to-three program
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan-Darien School District is researching a program that could lead to re-opening Darien Elementary School and keep district students from leaving through open enrollment. District Administrator Jill Sorbie told the school board about her idea Monday night. She said that when analyzing open enrollment […]
State and federal posts, local referenda on today’s ballot
By Vicky Wedig SLN Staff On the ballot for Walworth County voters Tuesday are four state offices, three Congressional races, nine state Legislature seats, two uncontested county posts and 11 municipal or school district referenda. Polls are open until 8 p.m. Voters can find polling places and other specifics regarding the […]
Hansen promoted to police chief in Delavan
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The City of Delavan Police and Fire Commission selected Assistant Police Chief Jim Hansen to replace former Police Chief Tim O’Neill, who retired at the end of August. Hansen was sworn in on Oct. 16. “This has been one of the most humbling experiences of […]
Fleet Farm open for business
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan Fleet Farm officially opened for business on Oct. 17 with a “soft opening.” The store’s Toyland toy department, a staple of the Fleet Farm chain, opened Friday and a grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony took place Saturday. Professional fisherman John Gillespie was at the […]
DDHS provides fitness for life
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Delavan-Darien High School has developed a physical education curriculum called Outdoor Adventure/Leadership over the past eight years that goes beyond the usual physical education class. The course gives students skills they can use throughout their lives to stay healthy. Physical education teacher Ben Herland said […]
‘A Civil War Wife’s Story’ to be told
Mary Chesebro Lee Detached Tent No. 23 of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Delavan will host a program open to the public on Tuesday. “On the Home Front: A Civil War Wife’s Story” will be presented at 6:30 p.m., Oct. 23 at the Delavan Community Centre, […]
Delavan-Darien district deems homecoming successful
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan-Darien School District made great efforts at bringing homecoming back to what it used to be this year, according to district officials. District Administrator Jill Sorbie told the School Board on Oct. 8 that in her opinion the event was significantly improved. Sorbie said […]
Zombie Bowl to benefit Alzheimer’s Association
Roll into fall and the Halloween season at once by participating in the Zombie Bowl Saturday at Delavan Lanes. The event, which will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, will be at 2 p.m., Oct. 20. The registration fee of $15 per person will include two hours of bowling, shoe rental, a […]
Class of 1958 reunites during homecoming
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Class of 1958, the first class to graduate from Delavan-Darien High School after the Delavan and Darien school districts were brought together, celebrated its 60th reunion last week during the high school’s homecoming celebration. The class was in town from Oct. 4 through 7 […]
