By Kellen Olshefski Editor Throughout the majority of the the Geneva Lake West area voters will see not only familiar faces, but some new names as well, on the ballot for the upcoming spring election. The Village of Sharon is the most likely to see new faces on its Village […]
Walworth-Fontana area
News from communities on the west side of Geneva Lake
A chilling experience
“Plungers” make their way back on to the beach, where supporters line the beachfront armed with cameras and ready with towels. For some, such as this man, the chilly waters off of Williams Bay beachfront were a bit of a shocking way to kick off the new year. While the […]
Mittengram spreading warmth locally
Business off to a strong start, mittens to be donated to Transitional Living Center in Burlington By Kellen Olshefski Editor In the spirit of the holidays, Mittengram is off to a strong start, warming the hearts, and hands, of those not only around the area, but around the country. The […]
Walworth exploring truck route
Newly formed committee looks to further delve into idea, get answers and costs By Kellen Olshefski Editor The Village of Walworth Plan Commission opted in favor of pulling together an ad hoc committee to help Trustee Tom Connelly Jr. pull together more on the possibility of an alternate route for […]
Buyer reviewing school
Williams Bay hopes to finalize sale of old elementary school By Kellen Olshefski Editor Williams Bay School District Superintendent Wayne Anderson said last week the district has a potential buyer for Williams Bay Elementary School, a tally mark in the pro column for everyone. Anderson said while the sale hasn’t […]
Girls struggle offensively against Turner
By Dan Truttschel Correspondent There isn’t any secret that the Big Foot girls basketball team wants to play fast on both sides of the court. Visiting Turner knew that fact coming into last week’s Rock Valley Conference contest – and the Trojans did their best to stop the Chiefs in […]
A Sentry Christmas
Mikey McCarthy shares his Christmas wishes with Santa Dec. 12 at Daniel’s Sentry in Walworth’s Ugly Christmas Sweater Open House. Bill Melson with Daniel’s Sentry in Walworth said the annual event is a way to give back to the community that’s supported them over the years. (Kellen Olshefski photo)
Sharon Police Department spread Christmas Cheer
Annual toy drive collecting toys for local children has served more than 80 families during past four years By Kellen Olshefski Editor In the true spirit of the holiday season the Village of Sharon Police Department is again hosting its annual Christmas Toy Drive to benefit area families. The toy […]
Spring election process underway
Candidates able to circulate nomination papers as of Dec. 1 By Kellen Olshefski Editor Parties interested in running for an elected position in the villages of Walworth, Sharon, Fontana and Williams Bay were able to begin circulating nomination papers on Tuesday. In the Village of Walworth, the seats of Village […]
Lions Club invests in vision program
Williams Bay club alone donates $25,000 to county’s free clinic The Lions Club of Williams Bay recently put forth a four-year President Pledge of $25,000 to support Open Arms Free Clinic in developing a vision program as part of its comprehensive care approach to caring for the low income and […]