Walworth-Fontana area

News from communities on the west side of Geneva Lake

Walworth-Fontana area

On the water

Hundreds of boat owners and enthusiasts descend upon the harbor at The Abbey Resort for the Geneva Lakes Antique and Classic Boat Show Sept. 28. The show, presented by the Blackhawk Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society featured numerous categories including Peoples Choice. For more information and to […]

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Meet the court

Big Foot High School’s Homecoming Court included, from the left: (front) senior representatives Brianna Martinez, Enrique Mondragon and Dorothy Carpenter, junior rep. Jocelyn Arnold, sophomore reps. Monroe Melges and Cristian Carreno, freshmen reps. Chloe Weborg and Gabe Wilkins, (back) senior reps. Sam Dickerson and John McHugh, junior rep. River Riley, […]

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Flooding wreaks havoc in Walworth

By Penny Gruetzmacher Correspondent It began with what Walworth Village President Tom Connelly describes as “torrential rain” followed by flooding, specifically in the Oak Knolls subdivision. On Sept. 14, Connelly declared a state of emergency in the village, after finding that “conditions of extreme peril to the safety of person […]

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A sweet crew

A fundraiser was held at Goodland Park in Sharon recently to raise money for the Sharon Park District for new playground equipment. Among the helpers that day was this crew at the bake sale, including (not in order): Billiejo Rehberg, Patience Welch, Gracie Gallagher, Lito Alicea, Sue Hofer and Audree […]

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Big smiles

      At last Saturday’s Touch-A-Truck event, Jay Buchanan, a member of the Sharon Fire Department, takes a break from showing kids how the breathing apparatus works to get in a group photo with the Henningfeld family (from the left) Maeleigh, 7, Rowan, 5, Jayce, 8, and Macie, 7. The event […]