The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is still looking for feedback from the public on its proposed Highway 50 resurfacing project between Lake Lawn Drive and Highway 67 in Walworth County. As part of the project, the traffic signal at Town Hall Road will be replaced. The existing signal is […]
Delavan
News from the Delavan area
Delavan Township Community Park beach closed
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae in areas of Delavan Lake, including near Delavan Township Community Park beach. As a result, the Delavan Township Community Park beach will be closed until further notice as a precautionary measure. The Walworth County Public Health department […]
Town of Delavan has new clerk
By Michael S. Hoey CORRESPONDENT The Town of Delavan Board has appointed a new clerk to replace Kristy McChristy, who resigned effective April 30. Former clerk Dixie Bernsteen was appointed by the Board as interim clerk on May 9. Michele Starin officially began her duties on May 23 and was […]
Having a fiesta!
The City of Delavan celebrated Cinco de Mayo May 6-8 at Phoenix Park. The event featured live music, ethnic dancers, children’s activities and even a jalapeno-eating contest with a $100 top prize. Vendors from various restaurants and churches provided Mexican food and drinks, and a large variety of items were […]
Comets officially moving to Rock Valley Conference
By Michael S. Hoey CORRESPONDENT Delavan-Darien High School will officially leave the Southern Lakes Conference and join the Rock Valley Conference for the 2023-24 school year. The Comets were already slated to join the RVC in football next season. The WIAA Board of Control approved the move of all D-DHS […]
Delmar wants more done with storm water issues
Gwen Rayka, President of the Delmar Improvement Association, spoke out recently in response to a recent article in the Delavan Enterprise regarding the South Shore reconstruction project and storm water issues that were brought to light by the project. Rayka wanted to make clear that the DIA did not […]
Town of Delavan reminds everyone to be wary of ice conditions
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR Walworth County’s biggest lake might be Geneva Lake, but if you’re into fishing, Town of Delavan Police Chief Raymond Clark expects people to come to Delavan Lake. “It’s more of a sportsman lake,” he explained. “People like to fish. I understand that. I do.” […]
More in need of rescue after going through the ice
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The Town of Delavan ended up with a pair of ice rescues on back-to-back days last week. The two incidents combined to make it the third time in the past week that people have gone through the ice on Delavan Lake. The first incident took place […]
Town takes next steps to dredge ponds
By Michael S. Hoey CORRESPONDENT The Town of Delavan board approved the next steps toward dredging the Mound Road sediment ponds beginning in July on Jan. 18. The board approved engaging Peter Berrini at a cost not to exceed $12,000 to take the next two steps. Mary Knipper, chairman of […]
Schools are weathering COVID storm
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor As the most of the state remained in critically high transmission rates this week, the question of how COVID-19 is affecting schools is on the minds of many people. Using information updated Monday, county reporting of total cases is as follows: In Kenosha County, there have […]
