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. […]
Walworth-Fontana area
News from communities on the west side of Geneva Lake
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)
A night out
Triune Lutheran Church is a busy place during its annual turkey dinner Sept. 22. Larry and Debbie Quist, from rural Walworth and Annalise Prohuska, from Williams Bay were among the many to stop by for dinner. Proceeds will support the church’s building fund. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)
Ready for the show
Big Foot High School’s homecoming court (on pajama day) is, from the left, (front) Sophia Foster, Claire Beyers, Leslie Lavariega, Lynda Santiago, Elise Glos, Logan Eischeid, Ryan Davenport, Braden Buchholz, Carlos Pichardo, Eli Hibl, (back) Nick Freymiller, Abigail Peterson, River Riley, Jocelyn Arnold, Agustus Foster, Mary Davenport, Hannah Palmer […]
Chamber meets at Gage’s new Pier 292
Luncheon meeting features guest speaker from DOT By Penny Gruetzmacher Correspondent The Geneva Lake West Chamber of Commerce held its recent luncheon meeting at Pier 292, a private meeting room next to Pier 290, above Gage Marine. David Barnett, chamber president, opened the Sept. 5 meeting with greetings and remarks […]
Highway 67 construction project in final stage
Beginning this week, the final layer of asphalt paving was slated to begin on the Highway 67 road construction project that stretches from Highway 50 just north of Williams Bay, to Elkhorn. The paving schedule is set for a two-week window, weather permitting, according to Matthew Smith, with the Department […]
Boat show to float to the Abbey this month
The Geneva Lakes Antique and Classic Boat Show featuring vintage watercrafts from around the country will take place in Fontana on Sept. 29 and 30 with pre-events beginning Sept. 28. The event takes place annually in the harbor of the Abbey Marina on the western end of Lake Geneva. Most […]