By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan Common Council closed a loophole in its recently adopted vacant buildings registration ordinance on Oct. 15. The loophole allowed some building owners to avoid having their buildings inspected twice a year by the fire department to make sure they are up to code. […]
Sports & Other News
Walking to reduce mental health stigma
By Cathy Kozlowicz Correspondent When Bill Rullman’s son, Michael, died at the age of 47, many people, understandably asked Bill what happened? Rullman, from the Town of Linn, has no qualms in answering that question. “He took his life,” he said. Michael died June 13, 2019. “There is no shame. […]
Whitewater committee advances 2020 budget to council
By Dave Fidlin Corrrespondent After several reviews, a Whitewater panel has agreed to advance a $9.865 million budget for general operations in 2020 to municipal decision-makers. Throughout October, the Finance Committee has been undertaking line item and department-level reviews of the broader municipal budget in meetings with city staffers. The […]
Fun on the farm
Pearce’s Farm Stand welcomed people of all ages for its Pumpkin Fest event Oct. 19, featuring a large hay bale play area, live music, pumpkin carving and a variety of food. There was also the pumpkin patch, which Connor Buckler, 10 mos., of Williams Bay, sits atop. See more […]
Visit Lake Geneva certified dementia friendly
First Chamber of Commerce in county to earn Purple Angel Award In an average year, the Visit Lake Geneva visitor center on the lake welcomes upwards of 20,000 people who stop in for information on what to do and see in the area. Among those thousands are people with dementia. […]
Lioness hosting annual Pajama-Rama collection
The Delavan Lioness Club is sponsoring its annual Pajama-Rama, which will conclude during a ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 30, from 9:30 a.m. to noon in the Community Room, Delavan. New pajamas for children of all ages are being collected. Pajamas will go to Infant Child Ministry at Christ Episcopal Church, […]
‘The kids gave it their all’
Chiefs play strong first half but fall to Blue Devils By Dan Truttschel Correspondent The first half last Friday night couldn’t have worked out much better for the Big Foot football team. Until the final three minutes that is. Big Foot gave top-seeded Evansville all it wanted to that point […]
Upset by Panthers ends Elks volleyball run
By Chris Bennett Correspondent It took five sets for the Elkhorn Area High School girls volleyball team’s season to come to a close. The Elks lost in a five-set upset to Wilmot Oct. 26 in a WIAA Division 2 regional final at Elkhorn Area High School. Elkhorn advanced to the […]
Demons dash Badgers’ playoff hopes
By Tim Wester Correspondent The subtle rumble from a freight train bisecting downtown Burlington Friday evening set the ominous tone for the Badgers fall in the first round of the WIAA Division 2 playoffs. The Demons rolled through the Badger defense like a surging freight train during a 26-point second-half […]
Comets deliver shutouts en route to sectional
By Kevin Cunningham Correspondent The Delavan-Darien High School boys soccer team began postseason WIAA Tournament action Oct. 24 when the No. 2-seeded Comets faced No. 15-seeded Mauston. Entering the contest, Delavan-Darien earned a first round bye, while Mauston defeated its first round opponent 7-0. In the game between the Comets […]
