COVID-19 led to some changes to Delavan-Darien’s Shop with a Cop program but organizers said overwhelming support made it a great success, as Christmas gifts were provided to 50 children in 24 families. Police department and Delavan-Darien School District staff and volunteers did the shopping and wrapping and, on Dec. […]
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Delavan’s Mayor for the Day program takes off
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent City of Delavan Mayor Ryan Schroeder, during his campaign prior to being elected, said he wanted to institute a Mayor for the Day program designed to get high school students interested in local government. Schroeder was true to his word as Delavan-Darien High School sophomore […]
Iconic Delavan store to close its doors
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Bradley’s Department Store in Delavan has been celebrating its 168th anniversary this year. Sadly, it will not make it to 169 years. Owner Lois Stritt, who has owned it for 10 years, is closing the store at the end of the month. Stritt proudly displayed […]
Crash knocks out power
Much of the City of Delavan lost electrical power recently when a car crashed into the Alliant Energy substation at Wisconsin and Sixth streets. According to Delavan Fire Chief Tim O’Neill, Delavan firefighters and staff from Medix Ambulance and Mercy MD-1 extricated the driver from the overturned vehicle. According to […]
Darien to host tree lighting festival
The Village of Darien will host its annual Tree Lighting Festival Saturday, Dec. 5. It will begin at the Darien Village Hall, 24 N. Wisconsin St. at 6 p.m. with a candle-lit walk to the Darien Public Library, 47 Park St. The tree lighting will take place at 6:30 p.m. […]
Treasury poised to open
Event space in former bank aims for high end By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer When a person has a dream and not only a clear vision of how to make it happen but what it will look like once the goal is reached, there’s likely very little that can get […]
The plot thickens
Cop writes about unsolved deaths (and adds a little conspiracy) By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer Erik Voss didn’t plan on becoming a cop but a ride along with an officer when he was in high school swayed him as he had planned to become a history teacher. He’s found a […]
Going, going, gone
Aaron Nieuwenhuis holds up items for bid while auctioneer Terry Schmaling works the crowd Nov. 7 at Delavan Christian School’s Annual Benefit Auction, “2020 Love One Another.” More than 775 items were donated to the event that raised approximately $60,000. The fundraiser featured live and silent auctions and there was […]
COVID shuts Darien Elementary
Virtual learning in place until at least Nov. 30 By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Darien Elementary School closed on Nov. 11 and will not re-open until Nov. 30 because of a possible exposure to COVID-19 as well as staffing issues. A letter was sent home to parents explaining the need […]
Winter sports in local schools on thin ice
Board OKs activities, but pandemic may interfere By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan-Darien School Board spent the bulk of its meeting last week discussing whether or not to move forward with the winter sports seasons. The board voted 6-1 to do so but even those who voted in favor […]
