The Walworth County ARC, a non-profit organization comprised of parents, professionals and friends, promotes the general welfare of the developmentally disabled and fosters the research and development of programs on their behalf. This year the WCARC will be offering three scholarships, each in the amount of $1,000. One scholarship is […]

By Vicky Wedig Staff writer A warrant was issued Sept. 26 for the arrest of an Illinois man suspected of breaking into Pino’s Last Call and McCullough’s Prescriptions and Gifts in Walworth in April. Anthony L. Babic, 53, of Decatur, Ill., was charged Sept. 1 in Walworth County Circuit Court […]

By Dan Truttschel Sports Correspondent Rene Perez has waited his turn to take over a varsity soccer program. And now that time has arrived. Perez, a longtime Big Foot JV girls coach, is the new head coach this spring, as he replaces Annie Isham. He couldn’t be any more excited […]

Agape House provides a school, safe home, and counseling for hurting teen girls who, along with their families, are seeking help. Registration is now open for Agape’s Annual Run, Walk, Stroll event, held during National Child Abuse Prevention Month to increase awareness of all forms of abuse and how those […]

By Heather Ruenz Editor Voters in Tuesday night’s election decided numerous contested races in the Walworth, Fontana, Sharon and Williams Bay communities, according to unofficial results.   Walworth The race for the Town of Walworth Supervisor 1 seat was won by Steve Santeler, 120 votes, to David Curry’s 70. Santeler, […]

      At the March 24 Friday Lenten Fish Fry at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Fontana Alexis Bender (left) takes a break to join the Katie, Laura and Troy Hummel from Walworth. Tonight’s (April 7) fish fry, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the parish, 137 Dewey Ave., […]

   Nick Robison, Matt Nickelsen, Harrison Warren, Angel Casteneda and Kyle Holmes perform “Gary Come Home” at Open Mic Night, March 10 at Williams Bay High School. The event was a fundraiser that benefits fine arts programs and scholarships in the district. “Most of the acts are students playing instruments […]

Chapel on the Hill will present the youth musical “The Go Tour” at its Christian Arts Centre at 7 p.m. April 7 and 8 and 3 p.m. April 9. “The Go Tour” is about taking God’s love around the world. The production was created by Jeff Slaughter and Brian Green, […]

Shared 100th birthday worthy of a special celebration By Penny Gruetzmacher Correspondent Florence Proctor and Emma Baehr celebrated their 100th birthdays on March 16, at Golden Years in Walworth and were treated to a special celebration in honor of their big day. The birthday celebration at Golden Years featured cake, […]

Wayne Rohde, an expert birder and past board member of the Lakeland Audubon Society, will present a program next week on warblers and other spring migratory birds. Rohde’s focus will be on wood warblers, how to find and identify them, by sight and by song. He will also share a […]