Ice must leave for second sampling By Vicky Wedig Editor If the ice ever melts on Delavan Lake, the U.S. Geological Survey will conduct its second sampling of water from the lake this year – a check-up of sorts of the lake’s health. From his computer screen in Madison, USGS […]
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Man allegedly had nearly half pound of heroin
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 10 for a Burlington man allegedly found with nearly half a pound of heroin and other drugs in East Troy. Phillip J. Zadurski, 42, was charged Feb. 27 in Wal-worth County Circuit Court with possession with intent to deliver heroin, possession with intent […]
New owner aims to have downtown hotel open by May 1
Proprietor negotiating with franchises on hotel brand, restaurants By Vicky Wedig Editor In less than two months, the new owner of the former Delavan House Hotel aims to have a franchise hotel up and running in the downtown building. “Officially, we’d like to open by May 1,” owner Sean Patel […]
Man charged in Fourth Street burglary
He’s also a suspect in other local burglaries By Vicky Wedig Editor A Delavan man was expected to waive his preliminary hearing and enter a plea Feb. 26 on charges of burglarizing a Delavan home over a two-day period. Juan V. Hernandez, 21, was charged Feb. 10 in Walworth County […]
‘America’s Got Talent’ favorite brings ‘dream’ to Delavan
Indoor kite flyer performs for students before Sky Circus on Ice By Vicky Wedig Editor When Michigan native Connor Doran was 14 years old, he went to a kite show as a spectator in Bend, Ore. “Somebody put a single-line kite in my hand, and I loved it,” said Doran, […]
Members of heroin-selling group arrested
Eight members of a group suspected of selling heroin around Delavan and Lake Geneva were arrested in Lake Geneva on Feb. 7, 10, 12 and 13. Jamaal T. Shellie, 33, of Waukegan, Ill., is believed to be the head of the group, and police believe he was having other suspects […]
D-DHS celebrates good behavior
Delavan-Darien High School celebrated its first-semester Comet Code accomplishments with an assembly Friday. The Comet Code is the local language for PBIS, which stands for Positive Behaviors Interventions and Supports – a U.S. Department of Education initiative to help schools develop school-wide disciplinary practices. At D-DHS, the Comet Code sets […]
Progress toward new Village Hall tops Darien’s year
Public Service Commission considers water rate hike By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Village Administrator Diana Dykstra presented a report to the Darien Village Board on Jan. 20 summarizing the accomplishments of the village in 2013. Highlighting the list was securing financing for a new village hall and other downtown rehabilitation. […]
Town approves new buoy and raft fees
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan Town Board on Jan. 21 approved raising buoy and raft permit fees for Delavan Lake from $15 to $30. The permit will still be good for three years from the date of issuance. Administrator John Olson said buoys are often used to mark […]
Police buy items to use during drug searches
Purchases made with money seized from drug offenders By Vicky Wedig Editor The Delavan Police Department is using money seized from drug offenders over the past few years to buy equipment to use in drug investigations. The Common Council approved the purchase of about $9,445 in equipment Jan. 13 at […]