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 […]

By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Common Council unanimously approved hiring Brian Wilson as the new City Administrator on March 2. He will begin his duties on April 26, a few days following the retirement of current administrator Denise Pieroni.       “From the interview process, it was clear that Brian […]

City of Delavan Fire Department members respond to a gas main being struck on Balsam Court in Delavan on March 4. According to Delavan Fire Chief Tim O’Neill, paramedic and fire department members assisted WE Energies workers on scene, including treating one WE Energies employee who was injured. O’Neill said […]

The Seed Library is a self-serve, self-sustaining seed exchange program set to be launched soon by the libraries in Delavan and Darien. Much like borrowing a book, this program gives community members the ability to “borrow” seed packets of different flower, herb and vegetable varieties for at-home gardening. “By saving […]

By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Mike Jonas, owner of Cattails Bar in the Town of Delavan, recently shared why he’s opposed to a noise ordinance the Town of Delavan is considering in response to complaints from neighbors of Cattails. The Delavan Town Board tabled discussion about the proposed noise ordinance […]

By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Common Council recognized Bradley’s Department Store and the Delavan-Darien High School wrestling team at its meeting on Feb. 23. Mayor Ryan Schroeder honored Bradley’s with a Mayoral Proclamation recognizing the store for serving the Delavan community for 169 years. The store is thought to […]

By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Town of Delavan Board tabled a noise ordinance it is considering in response to several complaints about the noise emanating from Cattails Bar and Restaurant on Feb. 16. Ongoing complaints have been coming in from the nearby residential neighborhood for months. During public comments, […]