The Summer Kick-Off Bash in Williams Bay included food, games, crafts, a movie, live entertainment and the opportunity for families to sign up for summer programs. At the June 6 event, Williams Bay Police Captain Chris Douglas and officers Angela Johnson and Mark Erickson, serve food donated by the PD, […]
Walworth-Fontana area
News from communities on the west side of Geneva Lake
Sharon market kicks off second season
Early offerings include jams, honey, spices and more By Heather Ruenz SLN staff Though it’s early in the season for fresh produce, there were still plenty of items available at the Sharon Farmers Market, which opened for its second season June 15. After several ideas were bounced around among economic […]
Music by the Lake to feature LGSO
Orchestra to host Lakeside Matinee and fundraiser Sunday The Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra returns to Music by the Lake to present an afternoon of movie music for the entire family at 4 p.m., Sunday, June 24. Listen as the orchestra performs the scores to well-known films, such as “Pirates of […]
Fontana man allegedly held knife to man’s neck
A Fontana man was scheduled to appear in court today on charges of holding a knife to a man’s throat in a home where the man was staying. Marc A. Fiorillo, 23, was charged June 14 in Walworth County Circuit Court with attempted armed robbery with the threat of force, […]
In this week’s Times/Reporter…
The June 22 issue of the Times/Reporter includes the following: • A recap on opening night of this year’s Sharon Farmers Market, June 15, including this season’s outlook, what types of vendors are still being sought and see several photos from the first event of 2018; • In court news, […]
Their hearts grow bigger every day
Family of adopted boy this year’s benefit recipient By Heather Ruenz SLN staff Brandon and Hiedi Kadlec opened their hearts when they decided to become adoptive parents and they opened them even further when they agreed to take in a baby with a rare heart condition. “There were certain […]
Color Run fun
After having to cancel twice because of the weather, the Color Run at Duck Pond, a Fontana Parent-Teacher Organization event, was held June 1. Kids are shown taking off on the run at the start. Teachers sprayed them with powdered colors along the way. See more photos from the event […]
A job well done
Town of Sharon Public Works Director, Bill Henning (right) retired May 14. He is shown being presented a plaque of appreciation by Town Chairman Rich Brandl. Henning was a Town Board Supervisor from 1991 to 2005, at which point he was appointed as Public Works Director. Serving the community is […]
Scouts host fundraiser
Walworth/Fontana Boy Scout Troop 234 hosts a Brat and Hot Dog Sale at Heyer True Value Hardware May 26 with proceeds set to support a trip to Camp Tomahawk. Cheryl and John Tracy, from Fontana, are among the first customers to stop by during the sale. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)
Keeping kids safe
At a bike rodeo hosted by the Sharon Police Department June 2, a variety of stations were set up to teach kids about bike safety, fit them for helmets and give them prizes. Police Chief Brad Buchholz mans one of the stations and talks to Lito Alicea, 8, about the […]