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WATER WORKS
Crews working into the night to replace failed valve and restore water service.

Crews working into the night to replace failed valve and restore water service.

Water Valve Damaged

Prompt Response and Swift Repair

Delavan has successfully replaced a damaged water valve on the city’s main water line at 4th and Cedar Streets, restoring water service and two-lane traffic within seven hours of the reported leak.

 

Published: April 18, 2025
LOCAL NEWS

Fitness Center Closed to Public

School District Discusses Future Use

Published: April 16, 2025
LOCAL NEWS

20th Annual Panther Golf Classic

Published: April 16, 2025
LOCAL NEWS
The first order being taken by Bryson Horning with his teammates looking on and with the help of Josh Grys, one of Trio's Pizzeria owners.

Pizza With the Panthers

Community Came Out to Support Team and Local Business

Published: April 15, 2025
CITY BUDGET
Breakdown of the proposed city spending.

By the Numbers

Draft Budget Proposal Presented

Published: April 13, 2025
LOCAL NEWS

Pizza With the Panthers

Baseball Team to Serve and Raise Funds at Trio's Pizzeria

Published: April 13, 2025
LOCAL NEWS

Annual Easter Egg Hunt a Resounding Success

Published: April 12, 2025
LOCAL NEWS

First Cruise-in of 2025

Published: April 7, 2025
LOCAL NEWS

Ichabod’s Apothecary Hosts Magical Easter Garden Adventure

Published: April 7, 2025
LOCAL NEWS
Zoie Viner receiving her prizes.

Zoie Viner Wins Mother’s Day Raffle

Published: April 6, 2025
LOCAL NEWS
The Delavan Township Office at 1004 W 4th Street.

Could This Be The End?

Bill Seeks to Dissolve Delavan Township

Published: April 5, 2025
Election

The Results Are In

Voters Choose Direction for Delavan

Published: April 2, 2025
Election
Delavan mayoral candidates Adam White (left), Nicholas Georgi (center), and Ben Ross (right) discuss their views and answer questions.

Delavan Decides

Candidates Share Vision and Priorities for City

Published: March 20, 2025
STORM WATCH
A broken branch from a wind-damaged tree hangs precariously over the electric line in front of the house at 507 E. 3rd Street.

Wind Roared, Sirens Wailed

Severe Weather Triggers Warning

Published: March 15, 2025
Spring Musical

Toe Tapping Triumph

Oklahoma! Dazzles with Classic Charm and Energy

Published: March 14, 2025
Spring Musical
DHS student Riley Lowe serves a waiting guest.

Students Host Pre‑Show Dinner

Published: March 14, 2025
Local News
Skylar Seals (left) and Elisha Waggoner (right).

Seals and Waggoner Named Students Of the Month

Published: March 12, 2025
Obituaries

Susan B. (Ross) Haney

Published: February 5, 2025
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SOFTBALL
Miley Harper, number 13, is preparing to score one of her two hits with three at-bats.

Miley Harper, number 13, is preparing to score one of her two hits with three at-bats.

Three in a Row

Panthers Are On a Roll

An amazing performance from strikeout specialist Lainey Klokkenga, number 9, powered the Delavan Panthers to a 3-0 win over the El Paso-Gridley Titans on Saturday, as the ace pitcher struck out 13 batters while allowing just five hits in a complete-game shutout.

Published: April 20, 2025
BASEBALL
A determined Wyatt Pierson, number 28, readies a pitch.

A determined Wyatt Pierson, number 28, readies a pitch.

Win One, Lose One

Panthers Split Double Header with Dee‑Mack Chiefs

The Delavan Panthers took control early and held strong late to secure a 5-3 victory over the Deer Creek-Mackinaw Chiefs on Saturday, in the first game of a double-header.

Published: April 20, 2025
BASEBALL

Arrenholz Leads Panthers Over Altamont 5‑1

In a standout performance on the mound, left-hander Braden Arrenholz, number 14, led the Delavan Panthers to a triumphant 5-1 victory over the Altamont Indians on Thursday at Robert E. Smith Field of Greenville University. Arrenholz delivered an exceptional game, striking out 11 batters while allowing just three hits and one run over six and two-thirds innings.

Published: April 17, 2025
SOFTBALL

The Big Mo

Panthers Win Two in a Row

The Delavan Panthers showcased their dominance with two impressive victories this week, bolstering their season record to 6-7. On Wednesday, they triumphed over the Midwest Central/Illini Central Raiders with a decisive 8-2 win, followed by a commanding 17-0 shutout against the Peoria Heights Patriots on Thursday.

Published: April 17, 2025
ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
Makenna Diekhoff, March 2025 Athlete of the Month.

Makenna Diekhoff, March 2025 Athlete of the Month.

Makenna Diekhoff Named March Athlete of the Month

Hopedale Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine, in collaboration with Hopedale Medical Complex, announced Makenna Diekhoff from Delavan High School as the March Athlete of the Month.

Published: April 17, 2025
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