Money is being raised to repair damaged headstones By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Wayne Southern and a few of his friends have been trying for years to repair several damaged and deteriorating headstones at Spring Grove Cemetery. This spring, they are finally getting enough help that real progress could be […]

Delavan Wine Walk to feature drink, food samples The Delavan–Darien Rotary Club along with Delavan Connect Communities and Visit Delavan will host the annual Wine Walk. Guests can sip, stroll, and shop throughout historic downtown and participate in tastings of fine wines from various wine regions throughout the world on […]

The former Stop N’ Go gas station and convenience store on Beloit Street in Delavan is in the process of becoming a Kwik Trip, which acquired numerous Stop N’ Go stores in Wisconsin and northern Illinois. This will be the second Kwik Trip in Delavan; the first is on Wright […]

On Sunday afternoon, a two-vehicle crash at Highway 89 and Highway A resulted in three people being injured. Delavan Fire and Emergency Medical Services crews, along with two nurses from the Delavan Fire Department, used the Jaws of Life to extricate one patient from a vehicle, according to Delavan Fire […]

Sarah Hoekstra, daughter of Margaret and Robert Hoekstra, and Payton McCann, son of Kristyn Krohn and Josh McCann were recently honored as the Delavan Rotary Club students for the month of March 2021. Hoekstra participates in FFA and softball and is a member of the National Honor Society. Her volunteer […]

At the Easter Egg Hunt in Delavan held last Saturday at Phoenix Park, the Easter Bunny, shown with police officers Devin Quinn and Brian Mair, brought ideal weather for hunting eggs. The chamber-led event was sponsored by several local businesses including Andes Candies, Culvers, Delavan Lakes Veterinary Clinic, Dousman Transport […]

Jacob Schuenke was recently honored with “The Daughters of American Revolution” award at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church with School. The award is presented to someone who displays qualities of patriotism, leadership, service, honor and courage. Schuenke has cut wood for a family who was in need, shoveled driveways this past […]

By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Katherine Gaulke, a supervisor up for re-election April 6 in the Town of Delavan, recently filed complaints against the other three town candidates. Gaulke, Mary Knipper and write-in candidate Dixie Bernsteen are vying for two supervisor spots on the board. Chairman Larry Malsch is also […]

Council also gives nod to Harbor Freight Tools in former Shopko building By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan Common Council approved two steps in the process for Lake Lawn Resort to build several residential units on the east end of the property called the Harbor Club at Lake Lawn […]

The Delavan Lions Club’s 58th Annual Dinner, featuring corned beef and cabbage and baked chicken, was held March 14 at The Village Supper Club. It featured two serving lines and followed CDC guidelines for social distancing; there were also carryout and curbside options available. Helping out at one of the […]