By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR By narrow margins in both votes, both the Delavan-Darien School District and the Whitewater Unified School District passed referendums Tuesday night. Whitewater Unified put a renewal of its previous referendum on the ballot, asking for $4.4 million for each of the next four school […]
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Cattails to remain closed in Delavan after special meeting
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Cattails bar in the Town of Delavan will remain closed until at least Nov. 22. The bar’s liquor license was revoked during a hearing that was held during a special meeting on Oct. 10 and that action remained in effect after another special meeting on […]
School district referendum on ballot in November
By Michael S. Hoey CORRESPONDENT The Delavan-Darien School District is once again asking the community for its support. On Nov. 8, a referendum question will be on the ballot asking district property owners to allow the district to exceed state-imposed revenue limits by $3.8 million for non-recurring purposes for […]
Spelling it out for you
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR This wasn’t your grandfather’s spelling bee – not by any stretch of the imagination. For starters, it was adults teaming up to spell words. Then there were second chances, the ability to “swat” a word away (complete with a bee swatter) and even “sting” […]
Spring Grove Cemetery rehab project needs help
By Michael S. Hoey CORRESPONDENT Wayne Southern and a few friends have been trying for years to get several damaged and deteriorating headstones at Spring Grove Cemetery repaired. Last year they finally got the help they needed to make some real progress. Headstones at the cemetery, which is […]
Village renews contracts despite rate increases
By Michael S. Hoey CORRESPONDENT The Village of Darien board approved two contracts it was not happy with on Sept. 19, but the alternatives appeared worse or unavailable. The first contract discussed was with John’s Disposal for recycling collection. The village currently pays John’s $4.90 per unit per […]
Scarecrow Fest returns for another run
By Jennifer Eisenbart EDITOR As weather transitions from summer into fall, a 20-plus year tradition in the City of Delavan is ready to go. The 22nd annual Scarecrow Fest will take place Saturday in downtown Delavan, with events ranging from a craft and vendor fair to free entertainment […]
‘If We Roast it They Will Come’ – Annual Cornfest celebration returns to Darien
The 61th annual Cornfest runs Sept. 9 to 11 at Daien West Park. This year’s theme is “If We Roast it They Will Come.” Darien West Park isat the intersection of Highway 14 and North Road at 335 W. Madison St. Cornfest features family friendly activities throughout its […]
Village to go through full revaluation
By Michael S. Hoey CORRESPONDENT The Village of Darien board approved a full revaluation of village property on Aug. 22. The work will be done in 2023 by Associated Appraisal at a cost just over $39,000. Administrator Lindsey Peterson said the village last went through revaluation was in […]
People charged in meth ring to appear in court
Eleven people charged with trafficking and delivering more than 500 grams of methamphetamine throughout Walworth County are scheduled to appear in court between now and Oct. 25. Frederick M. Taylor, 46, of Burlington, is scheduled for a preliminary hearing Sept. 19. Sean M. Mason, 45, of Red Granite […]
