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 […]
Walworth-Fontana area
News from communities on the west side of Geneva Lake
BFHS Drama Club to present play festival
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 […]
Loudenbeck, Keyes vie for 31st Assembly seat
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 […]
Big Foot voters to weigh-in Tuesday
Administrator says 40 information sessions were held By Heather Ruenz SLN staff With the midterm election mere days away, which will include referenda for voters in the Big Foot Union High School District, District Administrator Doug Parker said the district has put forth a great effort to inform voters. “We’ve […]
Fun and games
At Boo in the Bay in Williams Bay Oct. 27, Lorelei Brandt tries to keep up with her pumpkin as it heads down the hill near Barrett Memorial Library during the pumpkin races. Boo in the Bay also offered games, treats and singing pumpkins at Lions Fieldhouse and a […]
Treats galore
At Trunk or Treat, Oct. 27 in the parking lot at Big Foot High School, Suzy Weeks’ Candyland game is a big hit with Abby Welch, 3, and Kiya Welch, 4. Sponsored by Big Foot Recreation District, the event is supported by schools and businesses and included a best […]
Trucks & Treats
The cold weather on Oct. 19 night didn’t keep families away from Trucks & Treats at Kishwauketoe in Williams Bay, which offered food and fire trucks, a bonfire, spooky stories and more. Williams Bay PTO members Sarah Frankel and Shelly Bottalla sell tickets for face painting, s’more kits, glow […]
Historical Society to feature local family
The Historical Society of Walworth & Big Foot Prairie will feature Attorney Richard Rasmussen at it’s fall meeting. The Oct. 25 program will be the Rasmussen family history and history of the family law offices. Various members of the Rasmussen family will share information about their mother and Girl Scout […]
Homecoming for Bulldogs
Williams Bay High School Principal William White keeps an eye on the flag as sophomores Julian Klein, Raul Rojas and Jaden Randell work toward victory in tug of war last Friday, wrapping up a week of homecoming activities for the Bulldogs. See more photos in the Oct. 19 Times/Reporter. […]
150 years for Heyer
Heyer True Value Hardware, Walworth, which has been family-owned since 1868, celebrates its 150th anniversary Oct. 6-7. Commemorating the anniversary are, from the left, (front row) Spencer Majerus, sixth generation; Fred Koenig, Reineman’s, Burlington; John Hartmann, True Value president and CEO; Shirley Heyer, fourth generation owner; Mary Heyer, fifth […]