DLSD administrator envisions massive park system in buffer zone By Vicky Wedig Editor Entities with an interest in Delavan Lake are embarking on a project to create a buffer zone around the lake that one local official believes could be as significant as the $40 million lake drawdown of 1989. […]
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Pool coming along swimmingly
Proposals are in and city staff was set to interview candidates Thursday By Kellen Olshefski Editor Requests for proposals for the Sunset Pool project have been returned and city staff were looking to complete interviews of three candidates Thursday afternoon. According to City Administrator Sam Tapson, RFPs […]
Caring for the furry side of the family
Elkhorn Veterinary Clinic treats animals of all sizes from across the region By Anne Trautner Assistant Editor When the Elkhorn Veterinary Clinic was formed back in 1920, it was common practice for a veterinarian to make house calls in order treat animals. Nearly a century later, that hasn’t changed. […]
2013 Independent Athlete of the Year: Jake Stilling
Elkhorn grad sets standard for athletic program By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent There is no more simple way to put it. Wrestler Jake Stilling set the standard for Elkhorn Area High School individual achievement in athletics in the calendar year 2013. That is why he is the Elkhorn Independent’s […]
LORETTA J. LIPPERT
Loretta J. Lippert, 73, of Neenah, formerly of Oshkosh and Delavan, died Jan. 14, 2014, at Matthews of Irish Road, Neenah. She was born May 6, 1940, in Cloquet City, Minn., to Kurt and Virginia (Norell) Swanson. She was a member of Wyldewood Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading and was […]
CANDICE MARIE BUTLER
Candice Marie Butler, 65, of Delavan, died at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center, Jan. 14, 2014. Funeral services will be at Kingdom Hall in Elkhorn at a later date. Betzer Funeral Home is serving the family
HAZEL I. KRABBE
Hazel I. Krabbe, 85, of Elkhorn, died at her home on Jan.15, 2014. She was born May 13, 1928, in Stanley to Eli and Goldie (Robinson) Wenger. She married Clarence Krabbe Feb. 5, 1948, in Harvard, Ill. He preceded her in death Jan. 14, 1999. She is survived by two […]
School Board moves toward referendum
District might seek $2 million for operating costs on April ballot By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan-Darien School Board took the next step toward asking its taxpayers to pass a $2 million referendum this spring at a workshop Jan. 2. The board took no official action, but none of […]
Lake Geneva boys fall to Waukesha South
Shooting woes leave Badgers eight points behind Blackshirts By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Badger High School boys’ basketball team lost a non-conference match-up with Waukesha South at home last Friday night 57-49. Badger exploded for 26 points in the first quarter and built up a nine-point lead less than […]
Lacking defense, Comets lose fifth conference game
Boys fall to Elks 60-47 By Jennifer Cesarz Correspondent The Delavan-Darien High School boys’ basketball team was close to picking up its first Southern Lakes Conference win Friday, but lack of second-half defense allowed Elkhorn to take the 60-47 win. “We are still seeing too many breakdowns defensively to be […]
