Aurora at Home Hospice is seeking volunteers for two new programs for its patients and their families, one to record memories and another to connect veterans. The first new program is in conjunction with Story Corps, where an interview between a family member and the patient is conducted to make […]
Walworth-Fontana area
News from communities on the west side of Geneva Lake
Yerkes Observatory offers ‘star party’
Yerkes Observatory is hosting a public observing night on their lawn from 8 to 10 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 23. Throughout the year, Yerkes holds public observing events in which people can enjoy constellations, observe celestial objects through lawn telescopes, and learn through hands-on astronomy activities. These “star parties” are held […]
Walworth man allegedly grew marijuana
An initial appearance is scheduled for Oct. 5 for a Town of Walworth man charged with growing marijuana in Darien. Timothy W. Bares, 52, was charged Aug. 31 in Walworth County Circuit Court with manufacturing or delivering marijuana. According to the criminal complaint, a Walworth County sheriff’s deputy and a […]
Night out
Above: Meaghan Zeiner, A to Z Farm handcrafted pottery, Capron, Ill., works on projects with Nevaeh Acevedo and Cordelia Wagner, who are both 9 and live in Sharon, at the Sept. 1 Sharon Farmers Market. Art and Marilyn Anderson (right), of Big Foot, enjoy dinner and the live music at […]
Making memories
Grace and Caroline Hanson (from the top), from Fontana, ride a honey bee at the Walworth County Fair; Addy Popp, of Walworth 4-H, leads her reserve grand champion barrow around the arena. (Tom Ganser photos)
Arts scholarships awarded
Walworth County Arts Council scholarship winners are (from left) Julien Riviere, a graduate of Delavan-Darien High School; Makena Ekman, of Badger High School; Hans Murtell, a graduate of Big Foot High School; and Maria Olague, of Big Foot High School. The Arts Council gave five $1,000 scholarships for high school […]
Wind and waves
Class A scows start a spinnaker run heading toward the leeward mark near Black Point Estate at the 2017 Inland Lakes Yachting Association Annual Championship Regatta Aug. 17 on Geneva Lake. The event featured competitive racing for several scow classes. (Jim Frost photo)
Sweet treats and smiles
After slaving over hot ovens to make a wide assortment of homemade goodies, this group of Brigham Memorial Library friends gets ready to sell the sweet treats, from the left: Gerry Christiansen, Joann Burt, Debbie Mentzer and Rita Richmond. The sale was held Aug. 19 at the library and proceeds […]
Downtown concert
At a concert sponsored by the Village of Sharon, The Stateline Playboys perform at Veteran’s Memorial Park in downtown Sharon on Aug. 16. (Heather Ruenz photo)
Fun for the Wolves
The Big Foot Wolves 18th annual Pig Roast, held last Saturday at Toynton Park in Walworth, featured food, games, apparel and more, with all proceeds going to support the local youth football program. Ava Wedelstadt (top, on the left) and Ryland West battle each other at the hoops game at […]