Annual event in Sharon to increase family-friendly activities By Heather Ruenz SLN staff Though this Friday will mark the 23rd year Sharon will host its Victorian Christmas, organizers have put forth an effort to maintain the original features while attempting to breathe new life into the event. “We are trying […]

Santa Cruise offers magical trip on Geneva Lake It’s the time of year that lighted displays line the shores of Geneva Lake and the cruise ships Lady of the Lake and the Grande Belle are dressed in an array of multicolored lights waiting to carry children of all ages on […]

By Heather Ruenz SLN Staff They say boys are resilient – able to become strong, healthy and successful after something bad happens. But when the bad continues to invade their hearts and minds, they may need help and find themselves at the Agape Home and School for Boys in Walworth, […]

      At Immanuel United Church of Christ in Walworth’s Annual Turkey Dinner Nov. 10, helpers prepared more than 800 meals, nearly half expected to be picked up at the drive-thru. Shown dishing up food are Phyllis Dodd, June Murray, Wanda McKinnell, Joyce Pagel and Laura Kolnik. See more photos in […]

In conjunction with the Kids Around the World OneMeal program, Calvary Community Church is hosting a food packaging effort on Nov. 23, the day after Thanksgiving. “Pack Friday has been intentionally set on a date that reminds us we can take from our excess to give to desperately hungry children […]

At the Veterans Day program at Walworth Grade School Nov. 9, Cliff Erkfitz, Tom Stelling and Sue Diderich are among the veterans honored during Salute to the Armed Forces, sung by the 7th-8th grade choir. Special honorees were two retired military fathers – Josh Sallee and Jeremy Vail, and the […]

Community members are invited to see Williams Bay High School’s presentation of “13 The Musical” at 7 p.m., Friday at Saturday, Nov. 16 and 17. Above; Ericka Rath, Genevieve Paur (Lucy), Kylie Monroe (Kendra), Monica Paur, Caitlin Thies (Molly) and Addison Vlastnik (Cassie) act out a cheerleading practice scene in […]

      Christian Lutheran Church, Sharon, hosted its annual Turkey Dinner Nov. 3, an event they’ve put on for 40 years that draws more than 600 people. Proceeds support the WELCA supplies and mission trips. At the dinner, Kaylie Ruosch, Brandon Hardt and Dani Lawler work together to clean and reset […]

      The Big Foot High School Drama Club will present Black Box Play Festival at 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 10. Directed by Jacob Voigt, this night of theatre will explore the works of emerging playwrights in the style of Black Box theatre and featuring nearly 30 students in the cast […]

By Heather Ruenz Sln Staff In the 31st Assembly District, Rep. Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) who is seeking a fifth term, is being challenged by Democrat Brittany Keyes, a physical therapist from Beloit. The 31st District includes the villages of Clinton, Sharon, Darien and Walworth and portions of the cities of […]