While the COVID-19 pandemic threatens the health of millions in this country and around the world, the novel coronavirus presents unique challenges for more than 5 million Americans, including 120,000 in Wisconsin, living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. The Alzheimer’s Association, Wisconsin Chapter is offering free virtual (phone and webinar) […]
Lake Geneva area
News from communities on the east side of Geneva Lake
Alzheimer’s Association offers free virtual services
While the COVID-19 pandemic threatens the health of millions in this country and around the world, the novel coronavirus presents unique challenges for more than 5 million Americans, including 120,000 in Wisconsin, living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. The Alzheimer’s Association, Wisconsin Chapter is offering free virtual (phone and webinar) […]
UW-Extension celebrates master gardener volunteers
Each year, master gardener volunteers donate their time, energy and expertise to make their communities a better place to live. The University of Wisconsin – Division of Extension would like to take this opportunity to recognize master gardeners’ service and commitment to our communities during National Volunteer Week, April 19 […]
Man allegedly lit employee’s car on fire
A preliminary hearing was scheduled for April 7 for a Centuria man charged with lighting a Walmart employee’s car on fire after the employee caught him stealing from Walmart in Lake Geneva. Jeremy A. Saavedra, 32, was charged March 31 in Walworth County Circuit court with misdemeanor retail theft, two […]
Country walk
Stephanie Rodgers, her son, Kale, and their dog, Ruger take a walk along Springfield Road in Geneva Township March 25. Despite the efforts many people are making to stay out of public places in light of recommendations regarding COVID-19, the area offers plenty of rural locations for outdoor activities. (Heather […]
Stay where you are, for now
County health officer issues guidance for seasonal homeowners The Walworth County Division of Public Health issued travel guidance April 1 for seasonal and second homeowners, asking that they stay in their primary homes for the duration of the Safer at Home order. The guidance targets both in-state and out-of- state […]
Conservancy completes easements on Geneva Lake properties
The scenic beauty of Geneva Lake received more protection recently when the Geneva Lake Conservancy completed conservation easements with two property owners on the lake’s north shore. The conservation easements, combined, protect 7 acres of environmentally sensitive land. The conservation easements are on properties that have remnant oak forests and […]
Managing finances in tough times
Guidelines offered in response to current pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has us all thinking about how to adapt to guidelines to keep our loved ones and ourselves healthy and safe. Added to this stress is the uncertainly about economic conditions and how this may affect our personal finances. “Most of […]
Area student named GeoBee semifinalist
The National Geographic Society named Steven Wang, an eighth grader at Lake Geneva Middle School, as one of the semifinalists eligible to compete in the 2020 National Geographic GeoBee State Competition. The contest will be held at American Family Insurance-Corporate Headquarters in Madison, Friday, March 27. This is the second […]
YMCA auction hits record numbers
The Geneva Lakes Family YMCA 34th Annual Wild West Auction presented by Johnson Financial Group Feb. 15 was a hoedown to remember. Held at the Grand Geneva Resort and Spa, the auction broke all records with 542 guests, 23 sponsors and raising $80,600. “We are incredibly thankful for the support […]
