By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor Every four years, the pageantry and competition of the Summer Olympic Games dominates headlines for two weeks. While the big-name sports like swimming, track and field and gymnastics tend to get a lot of attention, a pair of area athletes are participating in different sports at […]
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Town of Delavan police chief to retire
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Town of Delavan Police Chief Ray Clark will retire in January. The Town Board began the process of replacing him on July 16. The board approved a list of qualifications for the next chief. Candidates will have to submit to a background check, drug screening, […]
Students propose outdoor classroom
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Students at Delavan-Darien High School proposed the creation of a new outdoor classroom at the school to the School Board on June 10. The students presented a thorough plan and the proposal appeared well received by the board. Ethan Kraayeveld, Joshua Brown and Ruby Hernandez-Torres […]
Humble Oak offers learning opportunities to people of all ages
By Cassie Koehne correspondent What started out as a backyard school has turned into a movement for a small but passionate group of people who believe that our culture has become too disconnected from nature, and that our exposure and experiences with the natural world are an essential part of […]
Darien hires new administrator
Michael S. Hoey correspondent The Village of Darien board hired a new administrator to replace Lindsey Peterson. Peterson has been with the village for three years and is leaving to become the Operating Budget Manager for Milwaukee County. Peterson worked for Milwaukee County before coming to Darien. Abby J. […]
Double homicide case pushed back to May 29
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor With the defense asking for extra time to review discovery in the case, proceedings in a double homicide case were pushed back again Tuesday morning. Thomas Routt Jr., 57, was in court in person at the Walworth County Judicial Center April 16, but his attorney, Russell […]
LGSO, UWW combine for classic juggernaut
By Tom Ganser Correspondent A concert in the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Irving R. Young Auditorium on March 16 was likely as monumental in the histories of the Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra and the Whitewater Symphony Orchestra as the two classical compositions the combined orchestra performed. The WSO – comprised of […]
Whitewater Council delays manager’s performance review
By Dave Fidlin CORRESPONDENT City Manager John Weidl’s employee performance review was scratched from the Common Council’s most recent meeting agenda after a narrow majority opted to postpone it to April 1. Council member Patrick Singer, who attended the elected body’s most recent meeting virtually March 19 because he […]
Delavan town board hears pitch for Williams Bay referendum
Michael S. Hoey correspondent Bill White, Superintendent for the Williams Bay School District, addressed the Town of Delavan board on March 19 to explain the need for a non-recurring operational referendum that is on the April 2 ballot. Part of the Town of Delavan is in the Williams Bay […]
Students take center stage at Elkhorn
By Callie Koehne Correspondent Career-oriented extracurriculars have been making an impact in the area –especially at Elkhorn Area High School. At the March 11 Elkhorn Area School Board meeting, advisor Mark Malvitz led a presentation on the school’s group as he requested an overnight trip for his students to the […]
