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 […]
Walworth-Fontana area
News from communities on the west side of Geneva Lake
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 […]
Tractors, trucks and tunes
At the 4th Annual Classic Car & Tractor Show at Pearce’s Farm Stand, Walworth, Sept. 30, a variety of cars, trucks and tractors were on display. The event also featured music by local band P.F. & The Flatheads. See more photos in the Oct. 12 Times/Reporter. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)
Soil health training to be held in Walworth
The University of Wisconsin-Extension is hosting a soil health training event from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 12, at C&C Farms, near W6322 Willow Bend Rd. in Walworth. The training will provide an overview of basic soil health concepts, the economics of soil health, cover crops, and […]
Parade power
Big Foot High School’s Homecoming parade Sept. 28 included juniors Noah Todd (front, from left), Haden Tipps, Melissa Konkel and Grant Brongiel on their class float, “Cage The Blue Devils.” See more coverage from the Chiefs homecoming events in the Oct. 5 Times/Reporter. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)