More than two weeks later, system scheduled to be repaired By Vicky Wedig editor Residents in the Westshire Farms at the Lake retirement community had no functioning elevator since July 21, leaving those without the ability to traverse stairs essentially trapped in their apartments. “They can’t get out,” said Nancy […]

The Delavan-Darien School District invites parents to participate in improving its five schools by learning about and contributing to its school improvement plans. The district will have one-hour sessions regarding elementary, middle and high school plans at Phoenix Middle School, 414 Beloit St., to gain parents’ input as it looks […]

ATC maintains wildlife hospital has to no legal grounds to prevent removing trees By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Fellow Mortals Wildlife Hospital was granted a temporary injunction July 29 in Walworth County Circuit Court that will prevent American Transmission Co. from removing trees on an easement it owns on the […]

Village, town tell department to clarify policies By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Darien village and town boards voted unanimously July 28 to reinstate Emergency Medical Services Chief Eric Sladek, who had been removed as chief and suspended from the EMS board of directors June 18. Sladek was removed and […]

Town and village continue hearing about suspended chief’s alleged violations of codes of conduct By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Darien Emergency Medical Services Board members say they suspended their chief for making decisions without consulting with the board and violating multiple codes of conduct. The EMS Department met with the […]

  Delavan Fire Department Capt. Tom O’Neill removes loose bricks from the chimney at Wileman Elementary School after lighting struck the chimney Thursday night. (Submitted photo)

Preliminary hearings were scheduled for July 8 and 14 respectively for a Whitewater man and a Beloit man charged with breaking into at least 14 homes in the same Town of Delavan neighborhood in 2013. Christopher A. Kimps, 27, of Whitewater, and Jesse D. Adams III, 25, of Beloit were […]

Evidentiary hearing to take place next week at Senior Center By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Darien emergency medical services Chief Eric Sladek was removed June 18 as chief and suspended from the EMS Board of Directors for 30 days. The Darien EMS Department serves the village and town of Darien. […]

Lake Lawn Resort is adorning its grounds with patriotic décor in preparation for this year’s Fourth of July weekend from Friday through Monday. It will offer daily recreational activities, an outdoor movie viewing, a lakeside cookout and two evenings of fireworks. Family activities Kicking off at 10 a.m. Friday, families […]

High school also awarded for participation in student exchange By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent All five schools in the Delavan-Darien School District were recognized for their implementation of a positive behavior program at each school. The school board received the recognition June 14. The Wisconsin Response to Intervention Center recognized […]