To feature time-era skits, vintage fashion show, pig roast and a swap meet Come join the Rock-Ford A’s and Historic Downtown Sharon’s Model A Day event for what’s touted as the Midwest’s largest gathering of Model A’s. “This celebration of ‘Henry’s Lady’ traditionally hosts hundreds of Model A’s in every […]
Walworth-Fontana area
News from communities on the west side of Geneva Lake
Special ceremony
In honor of the addition of 200 more names to the Veterans Memorial in Sharon, American Legion Post 130 held a rededication ceremony May 18. There, members of the Legion Auxiliary (above) led those present in the singing of the National Anthem. The ceremony featured several guest speakers including […]
Kikkoman goes beyond the kitchen
Joint venture leads to launch of products for skateboard enthusiasts By Heather Ruenz Staff writer Jim Romenesko, a retired journalist from Evanston, Ill. who grew up in Walworth, recently made a surprising discovery about Kikkoman Foods, which is known for its soy sauce and also makes a variety of other […]
Farm Crawl builds on last year’s success
Three small-scale farms will again join forces to bring attention to their unique products and “hyper-local” proximity to one another. The first year brought larger numbers of visitors than expected, so the group will host the “Crawl” again on Saturday. All three farms will be open to visitors, and there […]
Excellence on stage
From the left; Big Foot High School music teacher and theater director Jacob Voigt announced last week that the recipients of the Overture’s Jerry Awards had been released and included this group from Big Foot High School for their work in Little Shop of Horrors: Will Volmar – Outstanding Supporting […]
State FFA Foundation awards scholarships
Big Foot High School’s Amelia Hayden among recipients The Wisconsin FFA Foundation has awarded $25,520 in postsecondary scholarships to Wisconsin FFA members from 24 chapters. Amelia Hayden from Big Foot High School is among the recipients, sponsored by Blain’s Farm & Fleet. Recipients of these awards will be recognized at […]
A special honor
At Rock Valley Conference’s Academic Honors Banquet (formerly known as Top Ten), several Big Foot High School students were honored. From the left; (front row) Administrator Doug Parker, Molly McEneany, Abigail Peterson, Leslie Lavariega, Sophia Foster, Jaqueline Sanchez, (back) Christian Karabas, Meghan Dykstra, Gunnar Smith, Braden Buchholz, Jacob Trosclair […]
Voice of Praise concert May 17
The Voice of Praise sacred choir is presenting its spring concert at 7 p.m. Friday evening, May 17, at Calvary Community Church, on the corner of Highway 50 and Harris Road in Williams Bay (N2620 Harris Road, Lake Geneva). The free concert, called “Lead Me in the Way,” features a […]
All about the arts
At the Walworth Art Fair held May 2, Aidan Clary and Izkander Garcia work on an art scavenger hunt. The event also featured a concession stand, face painting, a silent auction and the opportunity to work with a pottery wheel and welcomed kids and adults from throughout the greater Walworth […]
Fabulous Fontana Frog contest winners chosen
Winners have been chosen in the Fabulous Fontana Frog contest. There were 173 entries submitted by 258 people. Eight judges — members of the Walworth County Arts Council, poets, artists, teachers, and members of the library staff — selected 31 entries in the art and written divisions for special awards. […]