Six Delavan-Darien High School students have been selected as the Delavan Rotary Club students for the first quarter of the 2019-20 school year. Those students are: Jarod Comas, son of Leigh and Augie Comas; Ryan Hoey, son of Tracy and Mike Hoey; Garbriela Montelongo, daughter of Linda Cortz and Israel […]
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Scherrer to lead construction of new YMCA
Scherrer Construction, of Burlington, will be the construction management firm for the new YMCA facility in Lake Geneva, the organization announced last week. The new facility will be located at N2085 County Trunk H (near Highway 120 and H), two miles south of the YMCA’s current location. “We are honored […]
Partners in (some fun) crime
Delavan area students got to spend time with local police officers and other volunteers Dec. 7 at Shop with a Cop, an event supported by several local businesses and groups in the community. Above; Jayceon Selph-Turner gets some shopping help from Leah Flitcroft and Lt. Josh Flitcroft at Fleet Farm. […]
EAHS musical nominated for Jerry Awards
Cast and crew earn nods for recent performances of ‘A Christmas Carol’ By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer Elkhorn Area High School’s drama club presented “A Christmas Carol” earlier this month and recently was informed the cast and crew had received numerous nominations for the Jerry Awards. Lisa Dettman-Webb, drama director […]
A sweet time
At the Big Foot Recreation District’s Family Holiday Cookie Baking Extravaganza, held Dec. 14 at the high school, guests brought favorite recipes to share with others and all the cookies created were shared among participants. Among the many participants are Gail Volpendesta and Bobbi Sorrentino, who said they enjoy spending […]
Elkhorn Council approves City Hall designs
By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent The City of Elkhorn Common Council voted in favor of designs for a new City Hall at its meeting Dec. 16. Bill Henry of Kehoe-Henry and Associates, the firm selected by the Council earlier this year for the project, presented the plans to the Council at […]
Range of voices
Whitewater’s First United Methodist Church performs its annual Christmas cantata, called “Holy Light: A Candlelight Service of Carols,” on Dec. 15. Director Christine Hayes leads the group during the 4 p.m. service, where Barb Athas delivers a solo and numerous youngsters — from left, Ben Crone, Lucy Davis, Maya Davis, […]
The streak is finally over
Comets end 36-game losing skid with win By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan-Darien Comets recently ended a 36-game losing streak with a 63-59 home win over Lake Geneva Badger. It was the first Comet win since a 66-62 victory over Big Foot on Jan. 15, 2018. “I am so […]
For the kids
At the annual Christmas Children’s Market, held upstairs at Friends on the Square in Elkhorn Dec. 6, kids were able to shop for affordable gifts for their family members and friends and leave with them wrapped and ready to put under the Christmas tree. (Dave Dresdow photo)
Fontana man charged with selling drugs
An initial appearance was adjourned until Monday, Dec. 23 for a Fontana man charged with selling cocaine near Reid Park. Andrew J. Dudek, 18, was charged Nov. 27 in Walworth County Circuit Court with manufacturing or delivering cocaine near a park. According to the criminal complaint, police conducted a controlled […]
