By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan-Darien School Board authorized Superintendent Robert Crist to investigate two options that could save the district money or provide better educational opportunities to students. Crist said he is bringing up the idea of year-round school, knowing it could be controversial, as a way to […]
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Former trustee dies in car crash
By Vicky Wedig Editor A former Darien Village Board trustee was killed Tuesday in a two-car crash in the Town of Darien. Craig McCue, 61, of Darien, died at a local trauma center after a crash at about 8:25 a.m. Tuesday at S&D Townline and Salt Box roads. When Walworth […]
Breast cancer is not all the same
East Troy native aims to education people about illness that afflicted her mother By Vicky Wedig Staff Writer East Troy native Shanra Kehl wants people to understand the type of cancer their loved ones have and gain the knowledge to research potential treatments. Four months after the death of her […]
Delavan woman receives six months for theft
Three months work release allowed, woman to pay back more than $60,000 in restitution By Kellen Olshefski Editor A Delavan woman found guilty of theft from Elkhorn Collision Center was sentenced to six months in the Walworth County Jail Sept. 3 and ordered to pay back her former employer the […]
Hot Cob in the City
The 55th annual Cornfest begins today For the 55th year, Darien is hosting its annual Cornfest celebration Sept. 11-13 in Darien West Park, at the intersection of Highway 14 and North Road at 335 W. Madison St. Cornfest is sponsored by American Legion Post 450, the Darien Fire Department, Darien […]
School tax levy, mill rate to increase
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan-Darien School Board approved a preliminary budget for 2015-16 that includes a tax levy of $15.7 million and a mill rate of $9.85 per $1,000 of equalized property value. The tax levy is up from $15.1 million during the 2014-15 school year and the […]
Under the big top
Aerialist Amanda Valencia suspends herself upside down from a fishing net during the Carson and Barnes circus Sunday at the Lake Lawn Resort airport. (Michael Hall photo)
By Vicky Wedig Editor One year ago this summer, 7-year-old Josie Picard – whose singing voice froze an audience at the Milwaukee Mile and wowed the crowd at the Sky Circus on Ice in Delavan – told the Delavan Enterprise editor the place she’d most like to sing is at […]
Board recommends separating awards and graduation
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan-Darien School Board will recommend the awards presentation for seniors be separate from the graduation ceremony. The recommendation will go to the foundation that presents awards and scholarships to high school graduates. Several board members, President Jeff Scherer and Superintendent Robert Crist said the […]
Council approves pre-payment for fire engine
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan Common Council on Aug. 11 approved pre-paying the $761,992 cost of a new fire engine that had been previously approved and budgeted for the 2016 budget year. The pre-payment will save the city $17,176. The council in July approved signing an agreement to […]
