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School Board recognizes students named scholars

By Michael S. Hoey CORRESPONDENT       The Delavan-Darien School Board recognized two students during its meeting on Monday night.       The two students were recognized for being part of the U.S. Presidential Scholars and Wisconsin State Senator programs.       Delavan-Darien Principal Jim Karedes said senior Annabelle Schluneger is one of […]

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Radio system funding moving forward

By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR       The Walworth County Board of Supervisors was set to hear, and potentially approve, a resolution Tuesday that would set the parameters for the purchase of new radios in its 911 Municipal Radio System Replacement project.       The resolution, which the Finance Committee approved County Administrator […]

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Baca case scheduled for jury trial

By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR       After a motion hearing Nov. 29, a 10-day jury trial has been scheduled for a former Walworth County Sheriff’s deputy accused of sexual assault and threatening behavior.       Gerardo Baca, 37, is facing 20 felony charges filed in March of 2022, including six counts of […]

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Former Walworth County sheriff candidate resigns

By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR       After making several statements during his run for Walworth County Sheriff about the state of the department and an investigation into those comments, Detective Craig Konopski resigned Friday, Dec. 2.       Konopski was defeated in both the Republican primary and the General Election by Undersheriff […]

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Cattails Bar to remain closed

By Michael S. Hoey CORRESPONDENT       Neighbors upset with the way Mike Jonas ran Cattails bar in the Town of Delavan won another round on Nov. 22. Three businesses applied for the liquor license last held by Cattails. The board gave the license to none of them.       Neighbors of […]

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Walworth County schools pass report card test

By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR       As the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction released its school report cards in the past two weeks, Walworth County schools passed the test.       The majority of the schools in the county either met or exceeded expectations, with a handful of schools hitting the “significantly […]