Though few details are known at this time, a public meeting later this month is expected to include an update on future plans for Yerkes Observatory. The meeting, which will be held at Williams Bay High School on Tuesday, Feb. 25, is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. It’s been […]
Sports & Other News
Honored for volunteering
At the Wisconsin Association of Fairs Convention last month, the Walworth County Historical Society was presented the Volunteer Group Appreciation Award. On hand to accept the award on behalf of the WCHS are Eileen Sheahan, Jim Boardman and Lisa Brellenthin. The criteria for the award includes that it go […]
Resident responds to DDSD about finances
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent Resident Andy Terpstra responded to recent comments made by Delavan-Darien School District Business Administrator Anthony Klein at last week’s school board meeting. On Jan. 27, Klein had responded to a letter to the editor Terpstra had previously submitted to the Enterprise. In that letter, Terpstra […]
Players to present ‘Barefoot in the Park’
The Lakeland Players production of “Barefoot in the Park” opens Friday, Feb. 21, and runs two weekends through March 1. The play will be presented at the historic Sprague Theater, 15 W. Walworth St. in Elkhorn. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Feb. 21, 22, 28 and 20; […]
Lake Lawn closer to adding residential homes
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 […]
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)
