The Samuel Phoenix Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and the Lake Geneva Public Library are teaming up to bring a special exhibit to the Lake Geneva area. “We Stand on Their Shoulders: A History of Wisconsin Women and Voting” is a Wisconsin Historical Society traveling exhibit that […]
Lake Geneva area
News from communities on the east side of Geneva Lake
Man in relationship with 13-year-old found with porn
A status conference is scheduled for Feb. 13 for a Walworth County Jail inmate found with child pornography and images of himself having sex with an animal and holding a gun. Zachery J. Horsefall, 20, was charged Dec. 11 in Walworth County Circuit Court with three counts of possession of […]
This year’s Winterfest aims for winter wonderland status
There are plenty of winter events, winter adventures and winter carnivals in Wisconsin, but what makes a winter festival an honest to goodness winter wonderland? The answer comes from the organizers of this year’s Winterfest in Lake Geneva, where the national snow sculpting champions will be crowned, bonfires and s’mores […]
Habitat for Humanity seeks construction leadership
Habitat for Humanity in Walworth County is seeking construction leadership volunteers to join their Construction Committee. Habitat is specifically looking for a Construction Manager who will have the following responsibilities: Oversee the entire building process, including material procurement and coordination of sub-contractors; Create a construction schedule with the site supervisor […]
Five-alarm blaze displaces a dozen
Community steps up to help residents of Genoa City apartment building By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Investigators believe an errant cigarette butt caused a five-alarm blaze and displaced 12 people in the Village of Genoa City on Jan. 5. The fire, according to Genoa City Fire Chief Jeff Schalow, resulted […]
Counting the homeless
Point in Time Count to be conducted Jan. 22 and 23 A Point in Time Count is an unduplicated count of people experiencing homelessness during a designated one-night period that takes place across the nation. Wisconsin conducts this count twice per year; once in January and once in July. The […]
Geneva Lake among eagle search locations
Celebrate the return of eagles to the Fox River Valley with Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge today. On Saturday, Jan. 11, representatives from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Friends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, and McHenry County Audubon will be on hand from 8 to […]
Unexpected snow
On Christmas Eve, several families in the area were treated to a special surprise – “snow,” thanks to special effects expert Dieter Sturm and his crew, including wife Yvonne. One of the stops they made was at the home of Chris Clapper in Lake Geneva. Upon arriving, Santa informed Greyson […]
Dementia Friendly Initiative names new board members
The Board of Directors of the Dementia Friendly Initiative – Walworth County recently announced that Andrew Kerwin and Dan Nordsieck are joining the board. Kerwin serves as owner/operator for the Geneva Crossing Senior Community in Lake Geneva. He has been an active volunteer with the Alzheimer’s Association of southeast Wisconsin […]
Area Kids Expo debuts Jan. 4
Beat cabin fever at the Lake Geneva Kids Expo on Jan. 4, 2020, at Badger High School. The inaugural one-day event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and offers interactive exhibits and play opportunities for kids of all ages as well as samples, shopping and resources for parents. Play […]
