Richard “Dick” Pierce Baumann, 78, of Delavan, passed away June 19, 2013, at a long-term care facility in Delavan. Dick was born in Golf, Ill., Nov. 4, 1934, to Frederick and Francis (Taylor) Baumann. A graduate of Lake Forest College, Dick tended bar and later managed a number of nightclubs […]
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Defendant in sexual assault case dies
By Vicky Wedig Editor An Elkhorn man charged with sexually assaulting two boys in 2011 and 2004 died unexpectedly June 5. Charges against Rodney J. Meiller, 52, were dismissed in Walworth County Circuit Court on June 11 in light of his death. A jury trial scheduled for April 22 in […]
W. Gordon Yadon 1923-2013
By Vicky Wedig Editor W. Gordon Yadon was known for his uncanny ability to recall facts about the history of Delavan and its people and his respect for everyone. “His knowledge of Delavan history … I don’t know if anybody could ever replace that,” Mayor Mel Nieuwenhuis said Monday. Nieuwenhuis […]
Highway 11 re-opens
Highway 11 re-opened at about 12:15 p.m. after being closed Wednesday morning because of flooding. About two-tenths of a mile of the road – from Highway 89 east to Pink’s Lane – was closed while crews worked to pump about a foot of water from the roadway. Walworth County Department […]
ELIZABETH L. MEYER
Elizabeth L. Meyer died peacefully at her home on June 21, 2013, surrounded by her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all who knew her. Liz married the love of her life Stanley Meyer. She left her southern roots and moved north with him. […]
Village eyes capital projects for 2014
Mill Street rehab tops the list of possible capital expenses By Tyler Lamb Staff Writer The East Troy Village Board took a preliminary look Monday night at how East Troy’s 2014 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) requests are shaping up. East Troy plans to spend close to $1.34 million on capital […]
HENRY E. DEHNE
Henry Eugene Dehne, 63, of Chicago, Ill., passed away June 13, 2013. He was born to the late Henry Ernst Dehne and Ruth Ethel (nee Madison) Dehne, Oct. 26, 1949 in Little Black, Wis. Henry was a lumberjack/logger in the family business and later moved to Chicago. He was a […]
Gas prices in state fell nearly 22 cents last week
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have fallen 21.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.61 per gallon yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,112 gas outlets in Wisconsin. This compares with the national average that has fallen 3.8 cents per gallon in the last week to […]
Loesch, Rossmiller first members of Wall of Fame
Village honors longtime officials By Tyler Lamb Staff Writer In recognition of decades of public service, the East Troy Village Board on Monday unanimously inducted former board President Bill Loesch and Public Works Director Tom Rossmiller to the newly created village Wall of Fame. Board President Randy Timms submitted both […]
Council moves toward rescinding line of credit for Ellis Farms
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Developers of the Ellis Farms subdivision a long Creek Road are at least $27,000 short on a line of credit to pay for improvements in the development. The Delavan Common Council voted 5-1 on June 11 to issue a formal notice to the Executive Management […]
