Month: March 2018

Walworth-Fontana area

WBHS Drama Club bringing laughs to stage

By Penny Gruetzmacher Correspondent The Williams Bay High School Drama Club will present The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon, moving away from the school’s traditionally performed drama to a fast-paced, rollicking comedy. Two narrators and numerous actors and actresses attempt to combine all 209 Brothers Grimm fairy tales into a 110-minute performance. […]

Elkhorn

Former Elk earns academic, athletic honors

Jon Stopple named to regional, state and All-America teams Jon Stopple, of Elkhorn, has earned a wealth of accolades for his academic ability as well as his prowess on the soccer field as a student at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Among the honors, Stopple, a midfielder, was selected third team […]

Walworth-Fontana area

On a date

Michael and Donna Brooke, of Sharon, support the Sharon Fire and Rescue Department at the annual Fighting Forty Association’s Breakfast at the Firehouse Feb. 26. Donna said the firehouse “is the heart of the community.” The event also featured a bake sale and silent auction. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)

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Sip ‘N Purr supports animal shelter

More than $20,000 raised at annual fundraiser By Penny Gruetzmacher Correspondent Sip ‘N Purr, a wine and beer tasting event that also featured gourmet food sampling, was held at The Abbey Resort Feb. 10 and all proceeds benefited Lakeland Animal Shelter. There were more than 40 silent auction packages available […]

Walworth Big Foot

Chiefs season comes to an end

The Big Foot boys dropped an 89-54 decision in a Division 3 regional opener Tuesday night at Lake Mills to finish the year at 3-20 overall. Details and comments from Big Foot coach Jeff Fenrick were unavailable as of deadline. Lake Mills, the fifth-seed, advanced to a regional semifinal Friday […]

Elkhorn

Dems to have speaker forum

The Walworth County Democratic Party will have a speaker forum and meeting March 8. The speaker forum will feature Nathan Bond, of the Wisconsin Veterans Administration, who will talk about veterans issues in the state and proposed resolutions. The forum will begin at 7:30 p.m. after the Dems general meeting […]