Efficient operation will use less salt and less water Some wastewater treatment plants have received more than two tons of salt every day for the past seven years, on average, and is seeking the public’s help, according to Douglas York. “That much chloride (salt) goes into the environment every day […]
Walworth-Fontana area
News from communities on the west side of Geneva Lake
Kids From Wisconsin to perform in area
The Kids from Wisconsin are slated to return to Walworth on Friday, July 19 for a performance at Big Foot High School. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for seniors older than 65 and K-12 students. They can be purchased at Daniel’s Sentry store in Walworth or the Big […]
Bay Fire & Rescue recipient of grant
Device awarded improves cardiac arrest survival The Williams Bay Fire & Rescue Department was recently selected as a grant recipient of a LUCAS Chest Compression System, awarded by the Mercyhealth Development Foundation. The Mercyhealth Development Foundation’s Board of Directors recently committed more than $400,000 to purchase 30 LUCAS devices to […]
Heading to high school
VFW Post Commander Ron Grabski presents eighth-grader Jax Hertel with the post’s leadership award at Fontana Elementary School’s eighth-grade recognition program June 4. See more photos in the June 21 Times/Reporter.
Neighborly game
Big Foot and Williams Bay battle on the baseball field June 14 in a 12U game. It was a close one with Williams Bay ultimately pulling out the victory with a final score of 8-7. Shown in the game is Big Foot Red Sox player Carson Buckholz, taking a […]
Big splash of color
At Fontana Elementary School’s Color Run at Duck Pond Recreation Area May 31, participants open and toss color dust packets for a big blast to finish the annual event, sponsored by the Fontana Parent Teacher organization. (Vicky Wedig photo)
Agape Boys Home nearly finished
Volunteer labor needed for list of final tasks as well as supplies The Agape Boys Home in Walworth is in its final stretch prior to being ready to open and to help cross the finish line, volunteer helpers are needed along with some supplies. There are several tasks needing to […]
Spring concert stars
Fontana Elementary School’s concert choir, composed of sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders, prepares to perform under the direction of Nick Stolfe at the school’s 2019 spring concert May 16. See more photos in the June 7 Times/Reporter. (Vicky Wedig photo)
What a celebration
At Big Foot High School’s commencement Sunday, Ansley Carpenter and Katie Chalchoff laugh as they, along with the other Class of 2019 graduates, are doused in confetti and Silly String. See more photos from the event in the June 7 Times/Reporter. (Courtesy BFHS Yearbook Staff)
Man charged with selling cocaine near schools
Sale reportedly happened near Walworth Elementary School An initial appearance was scheduled for Wednesday for an Illinois man charged with selling cocaine near schools in Walworth and Delavan. Omar B. Castro Barrera, 20, of Harvard, Illinois, was charged May 13 in Walworth County Circuit Court with two counts of manufacturing […]