By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent A developer recently took a step forward to add 24 more homes to the existing 24 homes along Arbor Ridge Drive in the City of Delavan in the Lake Meadows Subdivision. The Common Council approved a preliminary plat request for the development on Oct. 19. […]

The Walworth County Arts Council held its most recent quarterly meeting at Aram Public Library in Delavan. At the Oct. 18 meeting, Nancy Rasmussen, president of the arts council, outlined the importance of the library in a community and shared the news of Aram Public Library’s upcoming building project, which […]

Repairs needed but who will pay remains undecided By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Several Town of Delavan residents attended the Oct. 19 board meeting to voice concerns about storm water drainage pipes they say need to be replaced and paid for by the town. The board ultimately ended up tabling […]

During Fire Prevention Week Oct. 3 through 9, members of the City of Delavan Fire Department spend time with students at Turtle Creek Elementary School. Fire chief Tim O’Neill said they connected with more than 550 pre-K and Kindergarten students in all, including additional stops at St. Andrew’s, Delavan Christian […]

By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan-Darien School Board recently approved a change to the health plan it offers to employees. The plan moves the district away from WEA Trust Insurance and offers employees three choices for their health care. Business Administrator Anthony Klein said at the Oct. 11 meeting, […]

Ceremony will be the same day as Oktoberfest in the Town of Delavan Construction on the new Waters Edge event and convention venue in the Town of Delavan is complete and a grand opening ceremony is slated to take place right before the Oktoberfest event at Delavan Community Park. Groundbreaking […]

Special Methods in Learning Equine Skills, Inc. will host Miles for SMILES 5K Fun Run/Walk and Breakfast at the Barn on Oct. 23 at the SMILES facility in Darien. Breakfast will begin at 8 a.m. and be served until noon; tickets will be available at the door. The 5K will […]

By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Delavan-Darien High School graduate Miguel Sanson, 22, won his Mixed Martial Arts professional debut against top prospect Aupuni Pagaoa on Sept. 24 at the Menominee Nation Arena in Oshkosh. Sanson competed in the flyweight 125-pound division in his first professional fight. Sanson graduated from DDHS […]

By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Town of Delavan board recently approved a conditional use permit amendment that will allow Lakeland Community Church, N3181 Highway 67, to complete a remodeling project and addition. The amendment also needs to be approved by Walworth County. Supervisor Kim Jedlicka said at the Sept. […]

It’s a compromise from a lawsuit filed by Curtis Ambulance By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Village of Darien board approved a settlement of a lawsuit filed against the fire/EMS department by Curtis Ambulance Service on Sept. 20. The cost of the settlement, once approved by the Town of Darien, […]