Students in Delavan-Darien School District’s Comet Summer Camp built birds nests out of organic materials such as grass and mud. After building them, the students placed them in trees for birds to use. (Courtesy of Delavan-Darien School District)

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on Monday, Aug. 17 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Fellowship Hall of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Delavan. As the result of COVID 19, in accordance with the CDC guidelines, the Red Cross will be changing our normal protocols […]

Functional Fitness is extending its run at Delavan Community Park, offering classes on Saturday mornings through September. The class on Saturday, Aug. 15 will be free for new participants to try the workouts. The new session begins on Aug. 22. Community Park is at the intersection of Highway 50 and […]

By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan Common Council voted last week to extend its existing resolution declaring a state of emergency regarding the COVID-19 pandemic until December. The resolution grants the Mayor and City Administrator joint executive authority to take appropriate actions for the protection of city employees and […]

A crowd dances to the Jack Farina Big Band at the Phoenix Park Bandsell concert on July 31. The following night, Take it Easy – Eagles Tribute, took the stage and entertained fans. For more information including a schedule of upcoming performances, visit phoenixparkbandshell.com. (Dave Dresdow photo)

WIAA votes 8-3 to bring sports back in two phases By Mike Ramczyk Correspondent The Southern Lakes region is one step closer to the return of high school sports. In a special meeting July 23, the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association voted 8-3 to bring back fall high school sports. The […]

By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Town of Delavan board tabled decisions on a funding plan and bid awards for the renovation of the Community Park building known as Water’s Edge on July 21. Board members did make clear the board is still committed to the project despite rumors to […]

Multi-weekend event in response to fair cancellation Now that the Walworth County Fair has been canceled, the Delavan Lions Club is working to identify other fundraisers that are feasible, given the current public health concerns. “Because the corn roast at the fair is the main source of our fundraising, we […]

The Delavan American Legion Post 95 team hosts the Elkhorn High School varsity team in a July 16 baseball game at Veteran’s Park. Delavan pitcher Ryan Hoey winds up for a throw while on the mound. The July season is being allowed due to the cancellation of spring sports, according […]

By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan-Darien School Board has approved a draft plan to reopen its schools this fall for face-to-face learning with safety precautions in place. The plan could change as a result of developments with COVID-19 or as a result of input from several listening sessions the […]