By Tom Ganser Correspondent Kachel Fieldhouse was the site for the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater mid-year commencement ceremony Dec. 14. Chancellor Richard J. Telfer, a faculty member of UW-W and a resident of Whitewater for almost 30 years, began his remarks by telling the graduates: “The lessons you’ve learned here have […]
Sports & Other News
City looks to become bike-friendly
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With grand visions for a well-defined trail system and citywide pedestrian safety enhancements, Whitewater officials are in the midst of reviewing an extensive document that outlines plans for the future. Matt Amundson, parks and recreation director, provided highlights of a bike and pedestrian plan last week […]
Only incumbents have taken out papers for local elections
By Vicky Wedig Editor Early election activity – or lack thereof – indicates local races could be largely uncontested in the spring election. As of last week, only incumbents had taken out papers to seek election in the town and village of Darien and the town and city of Delavan. Candidates […]
City, owner agree to conditions for re-developing downtown hotel
By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Delavan Common Council approved a developer’s agreement Dec. 10 with Best Hospitality LLC to guide the redevelopment of the former Delavan House Hotel at 215 E. Walworth St. “We are happy to announce that the former hotel has been sold,” City Administrator Denise Pieroni […]
New Year’s Day cruises offered as part of fundraiser
The Grand Belle of Lake Geneva will offer two New Year’s Day tours to watch “polar plungers” in Williams Bay and see winter on the lake after the plunge. Spectators can board the heated, enclosed Grand Belle at 11:30 a.m. on the dock of Gage Marine and Pier 290 in […]
Girls get one-point win over Milton
Comets lose to Badger by 10 By Jennifer Cesarz Correspondent The Delavan-Darien High School girls’ basketball team picked up its first win of the season with a 37-36 non-conference win over Milton Dec. 10. In Southern Lakes Conference action, the Comets lost Thursday to Lake Geneva Badger, 49-39. Against Milton, […]
Badgers take down Comets
Boys’ basketball wins one, loses one; girls beat Delavan By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent The Lake Geneva Badger wrestlers dominated Delavan-Darien 55-15 on Dec. 12 in Delavan. The Comets jumped out to a 12-0 lead on three major decisions by Landon Schramski over Robby Mutimer at 120 pounds, Cody Chelminiak […]
Reality check
Badger High School junior Jack Sinclair spins the Wheel of Fate – a prop that allowed students to win or lose money toward their “budgets” during the school’s Reality Check on Dec. 12. (Photo by Michael S. Hoey)
Despite shining moments, boys come up short
Comets lose to Wilmot, Waterford By Jennifer Cesarz Correspondent The Delavan-Darien High School boys’ basketball team had great moments of basketball last week, offensively and defensively. Unfortunately for the Comets, they weren’t able to put it together for a complete game and they lost twice. On Dec. 12 the Comets […]
West Wind overhauls truck-stop image
Renovation, menu additions aim to attract area diners By Vicky Wedig Editor After 20 years in business as an interstate truck stop, Darien’s West Wind Diner is changing its image. Owners Advije and Isa Xheladini and their son, Shqiprim Xheladini, are changing the diner’s décor, menu and ambience to create […]
