By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Delavan Town Board Chairman Ryan Simons announced Sept. 16 that Police Chief Phil Smith will retire effective Oct. 12 before the next board meeting. Simons acknowledged Smith’s contributions to the town. “I thank you for the service you have provided,” Simons said to Smith. “Chief […]
Delavan
News from the Delavan area
Most area schools score above average on ACT Delavan-Darien marks lowest score in at least five years
By Vicky Wedig EDITOR All but four area high schools scored above the state average on the 2013-14 ACT test, according to results released Aug. 20. Elkhorn, Union Grove, Palmyra-Eagle and Delavan-Darien high schools showed average composite scores on the test that were below the state average of 22.1 out […]
D-DHS teacher dies suddenly
By Jennifer Cesarz Correspondent The Delavan-Darien High School community is mourning the loss of another beloved teacher, mentor and friend. Carrie Anne (Sisk) Schuknecht died Wednesday from a reported blood clot. Earlier in the summer, retired physical education teacher Deb Ludlow died after a battle with cancer. Schuknecht, who was […]
Murder suspect will get new preliminary hearing
State amends complaint that said victim’s wife saw stabbing By Vicky Wedig Editor A murder charge against Rafael Olivarez will not be dismissed, but a new preliminary hearing will take place to determine whether sufficient cause is shown to bind him over for trial. Olivarez, 39, of Delavan, appeared in […]
McGMO raises money for cancer research
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The 17th annual McGMO charity golf event took place Friday at Delbrook Golf Course in Delavan and raised more than $52,000 toward the Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn. Co-founder Mike Grover said the event might set another record for […]
School district levy, mill rate decrease
State aid increases but district borrows $1 million By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent A tax levy of $15.2 million resulting in a mill rate of $9.29 per $1,000 of property value was approved at the Delavan-Darien School District annual meeting. The levy is 3.61 percent lower than last year and […]
Teacher remembered for passion for healthy lifestyle
Former D-DHS coach loses battle with cancer By Jennifer Cesarz Correspondent For many students who attended Delavan-Darien School District, Deb Ludlow was that one teacher who made a difference in their lives. Ludlow taught health and physical education and coached tennis in the district for more 30 years before retiring […]
Hearing again delayed on motion to dismiss murder charge
A hearing to consider a motion to dismiss a murder charge against a Delavan man is scheduled for Aug. 13. The hearing, initially set for June 19, was delayed until July 10 and then again until Aug. 13. Rafael Olivarez, 39, is charged with first-degree intentional homicide in the May […]
Boy shot in Sharon identified
Family of 11-year-old has set up website for donations The Walworth County Sheriff’s Office has identified the 11-year-old boy who was shot in the head yesterday afternoon in the Town of Sharon. According to a press release from the Sheriff’s Office, Eric Gutierrez, 11, of Sharon, was declared brain dead […]
DLSD looking for volunteers to clean up Delavan Lake
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan Lake Sanitary District is looking for high school students to help clean up debris on Delavan Lake. District Administrator Jim DeLuca has organized a lake clean-up service project for area students looking to fulfill high school service requirements the week of July 14 […]
