Walworth Grade School students (from the left) Max Johnson, Jocelyn Stott, Aubrey Knight, Tentley Crusan and Joseph Huerta take center stage during the presentation of “Gettin’ Down With Mama Goose” May 17 by junior kindergarten and kindergarten students. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)
Walworth-Fontana area
News from communities on the west side of Geneva Lake
Library, village to host Bay Summer Kick-off
Barrett Memorial Library and the Williams Bay recreation and police departments have joined forces to welcome summer with a new event – the Bay’s Summer Kick-off Bash. The event starts at 4 p.m. June 6 at Lions Park and will feature games and activities, hot dogs provided by the police […]
Ceremony honors the fallen
At the Memorial Day observance in Walworth Peter Kahl, American Legion Commander, girl scouts Leland Wolk and Tennley Mecom, and boy scouts Donovan Deluga and Logan Deluga lead the Pledge of Allegiance. See more photos from Memorial Day events in Walworth as well as Sharon and Williams Bay in the […]
Brigham Memorial Library celebrates 91 years
By Penny Gruetzmacher Correspondent The 91st anniversary of Brigham Memorial Library in Sharon was celebrated May 19 with an open house event that featured refreshments, courtesy of the Friends of the Library, and a reading by author, Sandra Colbert. The library began when Henry Brigham donated his home to the […]
Showing their support
Hundreds of people came out April 28 to support Agape House for Girls through its annual 5K Run, Walk, Stroll. Participants make their way down Main Street on the first lap of the route. (Heather Ruenz photo)
Big Foot student awarded FFA scholarship
Amelia Hayden, of Big Foot FFA, is among 43 Wisconsin FFA members to receive 2018 post-secondary scholarships from the Wisconsin FFA Foundation. Hayden was awarded the Walter and Delores Bjoraker endowment. Members from 35 chapters received $31,017 in scholarships. Recipients will be recognized at the 89th Wisconsin FFA Convention in […]
Working at the car wash
In an effort to raise money for a one-day trip to Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells for a music festival, Walworth Middle School band students hold a car wash April 28 at Emmanuel United Church of Christ. Director Stacey Zwirlein and students (not in order) Mariana Luna, Alyssa Marsh, […]
Supporting the kids
Melissa Harey paints hearts on the face of fifth grader Jacalyn Ortiz at the 71st annual Williams Bay Fun Fair on May 4 at the elementary school. The event is sponsored by the Williams Bay School and Community Association and supplements the needs of students and staff at local schools. […]
In this week’s Times/Reporter…
The May 4 Times/Reporter includes the following: • A Williams Bay middle school student, who was not named as of late last week, reportedly compiled a “kill list” containing students’ names – which she allegedly claimed later was a “joke” and was suspended as a result. Read more, including a […]
FNBT seeks nominations for financial literacy award
The Stateline area features teachers, volunteers and organizations working hard to improve the financial literacy of people within local communities – after all, it is just good sound advice to understand money management, budgeting, saving, credit, and goal setting. First National Bank and Trust wants to reward a 2018 Financial […]