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 […]
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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 […]
UW band to perform at D-DHS
The University of Wisconsin Varsity Band will return to Delavan-Darien High School for a performance at 1 p.m. March 2. The “sweater band,” directed by Michael Leckrone, will perform in the school’s east gym. The band made its first public performance at D-DHS in January 2013. Tickets for the event […]
Residents might get chance to vote on special-interest funding
Referendum would oppose 2010 Supreme Court case By Vicky Wedig Editor The Delavan Common Council will decide Jan. 14 whether to put a referendum on the April 1 ballot that would give voters the opportunity to oppose Citizens United vs. the Federal Election Commission. Citizens United vs. the FEC is […]
Township honors retiring officer
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Town of Delavan police officer Roger Clapper was honored with a brief ceremony and plaque presentation on Dec. 17. Clapper is retiring on Dec. 31 after serving the township for 35 years. Chief Phil Smith noted that the department is 100 years old so Clapper […]
Only incumbents have taken out papers for local elections
By Vicky Wedig Editor Early election activity – or lack thereof – indicates local races could be largely uncontested in the spring election. As of last week, only incumbents had taken out papers to seek election in the town and village of Darien and the town and city of Delavan. Candidates […]
City, owner agree to conditions for re-developing downtown hotel
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan Common Council approved a developer’s agreement Dec. 10 with Best Hospitality LLC to guide the redevelopment of the former Delavan House Hotel at 215 E. Walworth St. “We are happy to announce that the former hotel has been sold,” City Administrator Denise Pieroni […]
