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Membership Drive Chairperson Steven Skinner (left) administers the Optimist Club oath to new members Pat Woiwode (center) and Alicia Parsons (right) during the club’s November 13 meeting.

Membership Drive Chairperson Steven Skinner (left) administers the Optimist Club oath to new members Pat Woiwode (center) and Alicia Parsons (right) during the club’s November 13 meeting.

New Members Join As Gift Drive Begins

Optimist Fundraiser Success Fuels Holiday Gift Drive

The Delavan Optimist Club gathered on Thursday, November 13, for a meeting filled with celebration, generosity, and forward-looking plans to support local youth during the holiday season. The club proudly welcomed three new members: Pat Woiwode, Debbie Woiwode, and Alicia Parsons, whose enthusiasm and community spirit were met with warm applause and heartfelt introductions.

By: Robert Fang, Published: November 14, 2025
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Holiday Tradition Returns to Veterans Park

Tree Sponsorships Now Open

By: Robert Fang, Published: November 13, 2025
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A New Resale Boutique With Heart

Downtown Delavan Welcomes “The Panther Closet”

By: Robert Fang, Published: November 13, 2025
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A commemorative wreath placed at the gravesite of Richard W. Ireland in Tennessee Point Cemetery, honoring the youngest Clerk in county history as part of the Bicentennial remembrance series.

Honoring Tazewell’s Legacy

Youngest County Clerk Remembered in Tribute

By: Robert Fang, Published: November 10, 2025
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From left to right: Julie Houston (Library Director), Steve Dare, LeAnn Ryan, Tracie Butler, Whitney Borton, Barb Ross, and Lanelle Graffis gather for the November board meeting.

Carnegie Corporation Donates $10K to Ayer Library

By: Alicia Williams, Published: November 9, 2025
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Riley Fann, Jaxton Westbrook, McKinleigh Sipka, Isaac Meeker, Maddy Albers, Kaelenn Morris, and Annalise Clendenny with advisors Theo Allen and Nicole Phillips—and of course, Snoop Frog, the chapter’s spirited mascot.

Delavan FFA Goes Big in Indy

Networking, Celebrating, and Inspiring the Next Generation

By: Kylin Brockhouse, Published: November 8, 2025
We're going to be fast friends.
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Sports|CROSS COUNTRY
Corie Green powers through the final stretch at the Delavan invitational, foreshadowing the speed and focus that would earn him 8th place at the IHSA State Championships.

FILE PHOTO FROM DELAVAN INVITATIONAL

Corie Green powers through the final stretch at the Delavan invitational, foreshadowing the speed and focus that would earn him 8th place at the IHSA State Championships.

Eight Is the Lucky Number

Delavan Girls Clinch 8th at State; Corie Green Races to 8th in Boys Field

The Delavan High School girls' cross country team delivered a standout performance at the IHSA Class 1A State Cross Country Championships this morning at Detweiller Park, securing 8th place overall with a team score of 319 in a competitive field of 252 runners.

Published: November 8, 2025
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