Area State Farm office sponsoring Agape House Agape House announced last week that State Farm Insurance is sponsoring it as a “Quotes for Good” organization in April and May. The program is simple: for every person that Agape House sends to Tonia Andre, the State Farm agent in Elkhorn, who […]
Walworth-Fontana area
News from communities on the west side of Geneva Lake
Junie B. Jones to take center stage
Sharon Community School to perform the musical April 4-5 By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer Wearing her purple glasses, the sassy and comical Junie B. Jones Jr. and her classmates, teachers and parents sing and dance their way through first grade. Soon, members of the greater community will get be entertained […]
Historical Society to have dinner, military program
The Historical Society of Walworth and Big Foot Prairie will be holding a buffet dinner and program about the History of the Northwestern Military and Naval Academy on Thursday, April 11, at the Starline Factory, 306 W. Front St., Harvard, Illinois. The program will be presented by Chris Jacobson Brookes. […]
Big Foot Athletic Complex to break ground
Big Foot High School, Walworth, will have a groundbreaking ceremony on its outdoor athletic complex Monday, April 1 at 9:30 a.m. The public is welcome to attend and other expected attendees include the Big Foot athletic project leadership team, school board, coaches, youth sports leaders, area K-8 school administrators, local […]
Honored for service
Walworth Fire Chief Dave Austin presents Bob Wiedenhoeft with the Walworth Fire Rescue, Walter A. Shultz & Frank O. Anderson Award at the Fire, Rescue, and Police Banquet held at Rosewood. The award is presented to someone that gives many years of outstanding service to the community. Bob Wiedenhoeft has […]
Williams Bay Lioness celebrating anniversary
The club holds numerous fundraisers to support the community The Williams Bay Lioness will celebrate 40 years of service this month. The club was established March 28, 1979. The Lioness club holds fundraisers throughout the year to raise money to put back into the community with donations to the local […]
Reminder: Williams Bay polling place changed
Williams Bay officials are reminding residents of the recent change in the polling location. Village Board of Trustees passed a resolution in January to permanently change the location where residents will cast their ballot. Residents will now vote at the Lions Fieldhouse at 240 Elkhorn Road, Williams Bay. “The Village […]
Chamber seeks Citizen of the Year nominations
The Geneva Lake West Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its annual Citizen of the Year awards. The chamber recognizes individuals from the Fontana, Walworth and Williams Bay areas who, through their personal efforts, have displayed extraordinary service and leadership skills in the quality of life in the western […]
Enz ends time as Big Foot coach
He’ll take over at Manitowoc Lincoln this fall By Dan Truttschel Sports Correspondent When a coach with the pedigree of Rodney Wedig left the Big Foot football program after the 2013 season, it left a void that would be difficult for anyone to fill. But that’s just what Greg Enz […]
Fabulous Fontana Frog contest announced
The 14-foot frog has been standing along Highway 67 in Fontana since 1964, making him 55 years old. A Fontana Public Library contest that’s currently underway aims to celebrate his long tenure in the area. “He’s in a book called Weird Wisconsin, writing by Linda S. Godfrey and Richard D. […]