Justin Schuenke said after 10 years, it’s time for a change By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Darien Fire/EMS Chief Justin Schuenke is resigning his position. Schuenke said his appointment expires in February, but he will stay with the department as long as necessary to help with the transition to a […]

By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan Common Council recently approved a plan to renovate the 12,116 square-foot Aram Public Library and build a 21,028 square-foot addition at a cost of approximately $9 million. Mayor Ryan Schroeder said at the Aug. 17 council meeting the city will pay up to […]

Delavan event to feature a walk, fall activities and more Downtown Delavan will usher in the fall season with the 21st annual Scarecrow Fest on Saturday, Sept. 18. The free festival is a community-wide, family-oriented event featuring decorative scarecrows, family activities, live entertainment, craft and vendor fairs, and so much […]

By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Town of Delavan police officer Stefanie Adams was honored at a recent Town Board meeting for her promotion to captain by Police Chief Raymond Clark. Adams was sworn in by clerk Kristy McKristy. Her husband, Josh, who is a K-9 handler for the Walworth County […]

The Phoenix Park Bandshell featured Tony Rocker performing Elvis songs recently and drew quite the crowd – possibly the largest group the park has seen this summer. Rocker not only performed a variety of The King’s most famous hits, but also underwent some costume changes. For more about the bandshell, […]

By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer Delavan American Legion Post 95 is in the final planning stages for a special flag retirement ceremony they’ll host next month.       According to Brian, the legion is teaming up with local scouts from Boy Scout Troop 328 and Girl Scout Troop 7328 for the […]

By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The McGMO golf tournament was forced to alter course last summer due to the pandemic. On July 30, with some safety precautions in place, the tournament returned and raised more than $40,000 to provide comfort items for cancer patients. The tournament got its start when […]

Several people were injured in a two-vehicle crash that happened about 3 p.m. on Aug. 6 at the intersection of Highway 89 and Highway A, northwest of Delavan, according to officials. Delavan and Whitewater fire and rescue departments responded along with Medix Ambulance. Above: Firefighters wait for the vehicles involved […]

On July 30 at the Phoenix Park Bandshell in Delavan, the Jack Farina Swing Band performed hits from the Big Band era, swing, Latin, a tribute to the Glenn Miller Orchestra and a Veterans Salute featuring members of the Marine Corps League. Swing dance lessons were offered early on and […]

By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan Common Council approved the annexation of 273 acres of land along the north side of State Highway 50, the south side of Mound Road and the west side of County Highway F in the Town of Delavan on July 20. The owner of […]