By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The City of Delavan Plan Commission recently approved a planned infill development amendment and a general development plan for the east end of the Lake Lawn Resort property. The approvals could allow Fairwyn Development to add a 41,000 square-foot conference center, a new marina, and […]
Sports & Other News
Cool dip
At the Polar Plunge event at Cravath Lakefront Park in Whitewater Feb. 8 about $40,000 was raised by more than 30 teams to benefit Special Olympics. Above; Lakeview Elementary School staff members take their turn jumping into the water. See more photos of the plunge and chili cook-off in […]
Town denies proposed gravel pit
Multiple factors cited by Spring Prairie officials By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Spring Prairie Town Board unanimously struck down all three proposals related to a highly controversial gravel pit before hundreds of concerned residents last week. The town’s Planning and Zoning Commission previously recommended approval of the proposals on […]
Cool art
The highlight of Winterfest in Lake Geneva is the U.S. National Snow Sculpting Championship and among the teams were the Wisconsin No. 2 crew, comprised of Greg Moerner, Jim Malkowski and Dan Ingebrigtson, who designed and carved the sculpture “Life’s A Dance.” There were a variety of other activities […]
Elks fourth in tourney
Colman Karl (160 pound), shown in a previous meet, won the Elks’ only title at the Southern Lakes Conference tournament at Badger High School Feb. 8. See complete Elkhorn Area sports coverage in this week’s Independent. (Mike Ramczyk photo)
Comets get upset win
In the Comets overtime, upset win over the Panthers Feb. 5, Kailea Timmerman drives toward the hoop. She had 16 points in the game. See complete Delavan-Darien sports coverage in this week’s Enterprise. (Mike Hoey photo)
Back to the drawing board
Whitewater resumes search for candidate to lead economic development By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With 2020 moving full steam ahead, a Whitewater governing body sounded urgency in the ongoing effort to bring a new economic development professional into the city’s staff roster. City Manager Cameron Clapper, who has been handling some […]
Delavan-Darien district responds to property tax questions
Promises made relative to the referendum have been kept, officials say By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Some property owners have questioned why their property taxes rose more than expected as a result of the successful passage of a $2.8 million non-recurring referendum by the Delavan-Darien School District in November of […]
Making a weekend of it
Elkhorn Mini Maker Faire to feature workshops, laser show By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer While organizers are in the final, frenzied preparation for this year’s Elkhorn Mini Maker Faire, they’re also beaming with excitement that the event will span two days and offer a laser light concert this year. The […]
Elkhorn rec center fee approved to thwart damage
It’ll cover costs for an attendant to open, close the building By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted at its Feb. 3 meeting in favor of a $25 opening and closing fee for the Elkhorn Recreation Center that City officials said will help to improve the […]
