Delavan News

Shortened development time in controlled growth conditions brings new varieties to market much faster.

Clara Miller, 96, Suring, died on Monday, July 6, 2009. She was born February 4, 1913, in Milwaukee to the late Fredrick and Clara Wolter.

Heard of "click it or ticket"? Walworth County law enforcement agencies are preparing to do just that after a new seat belt law went into effect Tuesday.

What: Wesminster Dog Park, a private dog park in Darien Township. Where: The park is on Highway 11 near the Mallard Ridge Landfill.

North Road Bridge in Delavan Township is deteriorated and closed because it doesn't pass inspection.

June 30, 2009 5:56 p.m. Borg Indak Inc . in Delavan has notified state and local officials that it is extending indefinitely the layoff of 31 employees who were let go in January.

When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 27 to 30. Where: United Church of Christ Congregational, 123 E. Washington St., Delavan.

What's happened: The city of Delavan was questioning the process of approving a handful of liquor license applications for businesses that owed the city money.

A thick green scum covered the lake, an hour's drive southwest of Milwaukee, turning it into a giant bowl of pea soup.

Decorations on barns in Walworth County are aimed at drawing attention to the county's rural heritage.

When: 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 4. Where: Fire station, 222 S. 7th St., Delavan.

Anyone with information about weekend robberies in Delavan and Williams Bay can call the Delavan Police Department at 728-6311 or the Williams Bay Police Department at 245-2710. Police believe weekend robberies in Delavan and Williams Bay could be connected to string of April armed robberies in Lake Geneva and northern Illinois.

Where: Delavan Municipal Building, 123 S. 2nd St. What's going on: The commission will consider a proposal from Joe Peyer, executive director of the Geneva Lakes YMCA.

A collection table will be set up next to the registration tent for the "Cars That Time Forgot" show.

Independent Register announces new newspaper network The Brodhead Independent Register is pleased to announce the Southern Wisconsin Newspaper Network.

Approved an application for an expansion at Stinebrink's Piggly Wiggly, 1414 E. Geneva St.

Beloit Memorial High used a four-run third inning to rally past visiting Milton and gain a 5-3 victory in a WIAA Division 1 regional semifinal baseball game Tuesday night.

Chief John Kramer's and Capt. Todd Blume's presentation Tuesday night was meant only to be informational, Chairman Cecil Logterman said.

Details: The city council will discuss renewing liquor licenses, including the license for Lake Lawn Resort, 2400 E. Geneva St., Delavan.

An Illinois developer has refiled a $13.1 million lawsuit against the owners of Lake Lawn Resort.