Through the generosity of Tom and Bonnie McQueen of White Swan Pewter, the Friends of Aram Public Library in Delavan have the opportunity to bring community members what they’re describing as a stunning array of finely-crafted pewter ornaments just in time for the holidays. From now through December – while […]
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Photographer captures ‘ghost’ at park
By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer Ivan Baublitz of Inspiration Photography says he happened upon a great Halloween season story recently and not only swears that it’s real, but provided what he says is proof. “I was snapping some photos for a family in Delavan for a photo shoot and I […]
Changes to Thanksgiving dinner announced
There will be some changes to this year’s annual Walworth County Community Thanksgiving Dinner. The event won’t be held at its usual location of the Community Park Building in Delavan because the building is being remodeled. Food will be prepared and delivered from the kitchen at the Village Supper Club, […]
Sorg’s will be back, owner vows
Meat processing plant recovering from silo collapse By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Sorg’s Quality Meats and Sausages in Darien will be back, owner John M. Sorg said Monday night, just over a week after a silo collapsed and crushed much of the meat processing portion of the business. While the […]
City of Delavan looks to add new TID
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan Common Council approved a step toward creating a new tax incremental district in the city last week. The new district, called TID No. 6, would overlay portions of the existing TID No. 4. Administrator Denise Pieroni said at the Oct. 20 meeting, the […]
Lakefront fall fest
People gather at Community Park last Saturday for the Delavan Oktoberfest event, which featured vendors, music, dancing, games and food including German offerings. This very tall pumpkin was making its way around the festival, spreading fall cheer – and maybe a little fear – to guests. See more photos in […]
Haunted Farm Trail a fun fundraiser
Peach Tree Organic Gardens, 2609 Highway O South, Delavan, is hosting a Haunted Farm Trail, tonight, Oct. 30 from dusk until 9 p.m., which is when the last tour will be allowed. The trail will feature students from Williams Bay High School, Badger High School, Turtle Creek Elementary and Darien […]
Fall fun
Among the many features at Lake Lawn Resort’s Oktoberfest event Oct. 17 were wagon rides throughout the grounds, scarecrows lining the sidewalk, and a pumpkin patch. There was also a contest to guess the weight of a large pumpkin, an area for pumpkin decorating and a variety of other family […]
That’s a lot of pies
Delavan Christian School held its annual Homemade Apple Pie Sale Oct. 10. They sold more than 1,700 pies, which was a reduction made by organizers due to COVID bringing about changes in the process. Luke Taylor, school administrator, Melissa Sisk and Karyssa Green are hard at work making piecrusts. See […]
Town of Delavan to host Oktoberfest
The Town of Delavan and Delavan Friends of the Park are in the final stages of planning a celebration of German culture with its Oktoberfest on Saturday. The celebration will be held noon to 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Delavan Community Park, at the corner of Highway 50 […]
