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 […]
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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 […]
Media questions board’s closed sessions
Superintendent: District will better communicate subject matter in future By Vicky Wedig Editor The Delavan-Darien School Board met twice last week in closed sessions at the beginning of meetings about a referendum, raising the eyebrows of local reporters who suspected open meetings violations. The board met in closed session for […]
School Board approves placing $2.1 million referendum on spring ballot
District says cuts will be needed if vote fails By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan-Darien School Board unanimously approved placing a $2.1 million recurring referendum for operational costs on the April 1 ballot at a special meeting Jan. 14. Board President Jeff Scherer and board member Jim Hansen were […]
Violence at D-DHS – myth or stronghold?
Stats show fights fewer than averages, but mom says bullying still prevalent By Vicky Wedig Editor Since getting punched in the neck at Delavan-Darien High School in November, junior Alex Villarreal has an escort to each of her classes, said her mom, Rachel Jutz. “It’s just ridiculous how I have […]
Entities look to acquire hundreds of acres around lake
DLSD administrator envisions massive park system in buffer zone By Vicky Wedig Editor Entities with an interest in Delavan Lake are embarking on a project to create a buffer zone around the lake that one local official believes could be as significant as the $40 million lake drawdown of 1989. […]
School Board moves toward referendum
District might seek $2 million for operating costs on April ballot By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan-Darien School Board took the next step toward asking its taxpayers to pass a $2 million referendum this spring at a workshop Jan. 2. The board took no official action, but none of […]
