At Walworth Grade School’s Winterfest event Jan. 19 Aedin Wadlund, after getting his face painted, plays a game while his mom, Aili Wadlund, watches. The event was sponsored by the Walworth Parents Club to raise money for programs, field trips and other items. See more photos in the Jan. 26 […]
Walworth-Fontana area
News from communities on the west side of Geneva Lake
Walworth church hosts epiphany celebration
By Penny Gruetzmacher Correspondent Epiphany means “manifestation and on this day we celebrate the revelation of Jesus Christ to everyone,” according to Pastor Elizabeth Lee of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in Walworth. On Jan. 7 the church held an epiphany worship service that featured communion, participation from students in Christian […]
Marching for women
Participants in the Jan. 20 Women’s March stand along the square in Walworth holding signs. The march, organized by the Democratic Party of Walworth County, was held in conjunction with marches throughout the country. See more photos in the Jan. 26 Times/Reporter. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)
Fontana Fire and Rescue airboat dedicated
This story, as it appears in the Jan. 26 issue of the Times/Reporter (and the initial post on the website, which was removed until an updated version could be posted) incorrectly lists the year of Reninger’s death and the title of Wolfgang Nitsch, chief of the department. We regret the […]
In this week’s Times/Reporter…
The Jan. 26 Times/Reporter includes coverage of the following: • The recent dedication of Fontana Fire and Rescue’s new airboat, named in memory of a man who died on Geneva Lake in 2014 • One woman’s personal story of being a victim of human trafficking as a teenager • Faith […]
Big Foot HS students visit capitol in Madison
On Jan. 9, Big Foot High School students interested in government and law had a chance to witness both at the hub of it’s activity: the capitol building in Madison. Students in Business Law, AP US History, and AP government took an all-day trip to tour the capitol, visit with […]
Artists reception held at Bragi
Artists Jeanne Hannula (from the left), Sara McConnell and Sharon Larson take a short break during an artist’s reception for the three of them Jan. 12 at Bragii Coffee House & Wine Bar in Williams Bay. See the Jan. 19 Times/Reporter for complete coverage of the reception.
Women’s Association to have fundraiser
The Geneva Lake Women’s Association will have a fundraising dinner at Simple Café, 525 Broad St., Lake Geneva, on Thursday, Jan. 25. The dinner will consist of three seating options – 5 p.m., 6 p.m. or 7 p.m. Guests may purchase tickets at the door on the day of event […]
In this week’s Times…
The Jan. 19 issue includes the following: • Coverage from a local dodgeball fundraiser to support eighth grade students • Meet the three guest artists whose work is on display at a local coffee house and wine bar • Read about a group of Big Foot High School students who […]
Historical Society to have ‘show-and-tell’
The Historical Society of Walworth and Big Foot Prairie will have its annual historical “show-and-tell” time and annual meeting at 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 25. People are encouraged to bring family photos, scrapbooks and antiques to show, or tell a short story if they choose. The program will be in […]