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, […]

At the 21st annual Scarecrow Fest in Delavan Sept. 18, scarecrows were on display throughout the downtown including this one in front of The Treasury. The fest also featured a classic car show, food vendors, Gee Funny Farm Petting Zoo, free pumpkins and live music. See more photos in the […]

Facemasks remain optional for students but policy is fluid By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Delavan-Darien School District staff were again required to wear facemasks while working in district buildings beginning last week. Administrator Jill Sorbie reported to the school board at the Sept. 13 meeting the policy had begun that […]

Sex offender withdraws insanity plea in arson case By Vicky Wedig Correspondent A final pretrial conference is now scheduled for Dec. 22 for a Darien man suspected of setting fire to his bedroom while he was in it. Joshua Fredricksen, 40, withdrew a previous plea of not guilty by reason […]

At Darien’s Cornfest event, held Sept. 10-12 in Darien, members of Delavan-Darien High School’s marching band, the Blue Regiment, delivers music to fans gathered along the parade route. (Dave Dresdow photo)

Food in a Backpack matching grant announced Delavan-Darien School District staff recently announced a matching grant by Monroe Funeral Home to the district’s elementary schools’ Food in a Backpack program. At the end of each school week, students at Turtle Creek and Darien Elementary School can receive a small grocery […]

Marsicano family sells The Village Supper Club after 55 years By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Marsicano family has owned and operated The Village Supper Club on Delavan Lake since 1966. Next week, new owners will attempt to carry on the legacy of the popular supper club because the restaurant […]

The Friends of Aram Library book sale was hopping with book enthusiasts of all ages. According to Diane Kunzer, the Aug. 14 sale was a success thanks to many including Delavan Parks and Recreation and staff from the street department, Delavan-Darien High School, the Civil Air Patrol, Boy Scout Troop […]