Church takes Open and Affirming stance, ordains first gay minister By Vicky Wedig Editor The Delavan United Church of Christ will ordain its first openly gay minister May 31. Erik Koepnick, whose family has attended the UCC for about eight years, will be ordained the day before his 30th birthday. […]
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Man bound over for trial in death of cousin
Public defender argues witnesses provided only hearsay, no testimony that crime occurred By Vicky Wedig Editor A Delavan man was bound over for trial Wednesday in the stabbing death of his cousin. Rafael Olivarez, 39, of Delavan, appeared at a preliminary hearing in Walworth County Circuit Court in custody represented […]
St. Andrew spring fair was Thursday, Friday
The St. Andrew Parish School’s spring fair took place Thursday and Friday, May 8 and 9. The dates of the fair were incorrect in the May 8 edition of the Delavan Enterprise.
Delavan store owner charged with selling hazardous substance
People smoked addictive ‘potpourri’ to get high, police say By Vicky Wedig Editor After seven years under police scrutiny, the owner of the Smoke Shop in Delavan has been charged with selling materials people smoked to get high. A preliminary hearing was scheduled for May 2 for David S. Yarmo, […]
Man fatally stabbed during family argument
Charges pending against victim’s cousin By Vicky Wedig Editor Charges are pending against a Delavan man suspected of stabbing and killing his cousin early Sunday morning. Rafael Olivarez, 39, is in the Walworth County Jail awaiting charges in connection with the death of his cousin Ivan Guerrero, 31, of Delavan, […]
Superintendent recommends August referendum
By Michael S. Hoey Delavan-Darien School District Superintendent Robert Crist recommended April 14 the School Board make a second attempt at a referendum in August to exceed state revenue caps for operating expenses. Voters defeated the district’s first attempt on April 1. The failed referendum was for $2.1 million […]
Chief reports on personnel changes, increased arrests, accidents
Town resident’s motions fail at annual meeting By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan Town Board had its annual meeting April 15. Resident George Huebner made three advisory motions, all of which failed, and each township department reported to the board. Hueber moved to amend the town’s budget to add […]
New medical center coming to Darien
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent A former tire store and milk plant in the Village of Darien will be soon transformed into a medical facility that will provide clinic services at a reasonable price. Robert Fettig, of Fettig Industries, Tankcraft Corp. and Plasticraft Corp., is in the process of purchasing […]
Election results in no local upsets
School referendum fails By Vicky Wedig Editor Tuesday’s election resulted in no upsets in Delavan or Darien. All incumbents retained their seats on the Delavan Common Council, according to these unofficial vote totals Tuesday: Mayor Mel Nieuwenhuis (inc.) 835 Ryan Schroeder 686 District 2 alderman […]
State to continue health inspections for Walworth County
By Anne Trautner Staff Writer The state will continue providing licensing and inspection services for restaurants, food retailers and recreational facilities in Walworth County. The Walworth County Board voted 7-2 on March 20 against having the county take over those services for state departments after area businesses owners requested inspections […]
