On Feb 3, more than 30 Big Foot High School’s Future Business Leaders of America members competed at the Regional Leadership Conference in Columbus. The students that competed chose their event from a list of 65 options. Depending on the specific event, some students took an objective test, some students […]
Walworth-Fontana area
News from communities on the west side of Geneva Lake
Women’s Association to have swinging ‘60s fundraiser
The Geneva Lake Women’s Association will host an evening of fun, food and entertainment as its goes back to the 1960s supper club era. The event will be Friday, April 6 at Celebration on Wells, 422 S. Wells St., Lake Geneva. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for a dinner […]
Service with lots of smiles
Local children show off their musical and acting talent at Faith Evangelical Church’s special service in which children act out the book, The Tale of Three Trees Feb. 18. From the left: Milo Hemmerich, Courtney Roehl and Kaycee Fredrick serve as the Rainbow Singers during the service at the Walworth […]
‘Service Above Self’ more than a motto
Walworth-Fontana Rotary helps people locally and beyond By Heather Ruenz SLN staff Most people have likely heard about the Walworth-Fontana Rotary Club, from fundraisers it hosts to the scholarships it provides but what may not be commonly known is what the draw is for members. A few officers of […]
Former tenant says issues not taken care of
Property management representative disputes some claims By Heather Ruenz SLN staff Unsafe and potential health concerns in his apartment in Sharon led William Schultz Jr. to contact those he thought would address the issues, but they weren’t taken care of. After striking out with the local manager, Schultz said he […]
In this week’s Times/Reporter…
The March 9 Times/Reporter includes coverage of the following: • A former tenant of an apartment complex in Sharon shares his story about unsafe and potential health concerns – including the living room window being unstable and moldy. He said he contacted local management as well as the regional property […]
WBHS Drama Club bringing laughs to stage
By Penny Gruetzmacher Correspondent The Williams Bay High School Drama Club will present The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon, moving away from the school’s traditionally performed drama to a fast-paced, rollicking comedy. Two narrators and numerous actors and actresses attempt to combine all 209 Brothers Grimm fairy tales into a 110-minute performance. […]
On a date
Michael and Donna Brooke, of Sharon, support the Sharon Fire and Rescue Department at the annual Fighting Forty Association’s Breakfast at the Firehouse Feb. 26. Donna said the firehouse “is the heart of the community.” The event also featured a bake sale and silent auction. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)
Fontana School Board looking toward future
Q&A to be held at March 7 PTSO meeting By Kellen Olshefski Correspondent Residents of the Fontana Joint School District will have an opportunity to share questions and opinions with Superintendent Sara Norton at the Fontana PTSO meeting scheduled for tomorrow, March 7. School Board President Lisa Laing informed the […]
Big Foot Board hires new principal
The Big Foot High School Board of Education approved the retirement of principal Mike Hinske late last year, effective June 30. Hinske has been serving Big Foot High School for 38 years: 12 years as principal, 10 as assistant principal/dean of students, and 16 years as a physical education teacher. […]