It’s in memory of Claudette Lee, a longtime school aide Sharon Community School has a new addition to its primary playground, a Buddy Bench in memory of Claudette Lee. “Lee was a dedicated aide at the Sharon Community School for 21 years,” according to Lillian Henderson, district administrator. Henderson said […]

Peyton Hill holds a snake at the Snake Discovery program at Walworth Memorial Library June 26, which had a crowd of 160 children. “It has been a fun summer for programs and we have had wonderful crowds,” Bobbi Sorrentino, library director, said following the event. (Submitted photo)

By Vicky Wedig SLN staff An initial appearance is scheduled for July 10 for a Darien man charged in connection with a drunken-driving crash that injured his friend in the Town of Sharon in October. Timothy P. Roherty, 47, was charged June 22 in Walworth County Circuit Court with injury […]

Scene Call of the Year Award for handling of three-vehicle crash By Heather Ruenz SLN staff The McHenry, Ill. Flight For Life base presented the Sharon Fire & Rescue Department with its 23rd Annual Scene Call of the Year 2016 award on June 17 for the department’s teamwork and overall […]

      At Inspiration Ministries annual Boat and Car Auction June 17, John and Max Oldenburg, from East Troy, take a closer look at a sailboat before it goes up for auction. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)

Students are from Big Foot, Williams Bay high schools The Geneva Lake West Chamber of Commerce earlier this week announced four interns for 2017, two each from Big Foot and Williams Bay high schools. The interns are Sonja Ericson and Ryan Davenport from Big Foot High School, and Victoria Pollak […]

Big Foot district students advance to FFA nationals By Penny Gruetzmacher Correspondent The Third Annual Big Foot High School and Feeder Schools Agriscience and Science Fair, held May 24 at The Abbey Resort featured students who had been nominated by teachers from their schools. The work of the students was […]

Program between young students, local seniors gets strong start By Penny Gruetzmacher Correspondent A new program is up and running in Walworth and offers a way for young children and local seniors to connect on a regular basis. The Generations Program involves Cathy Boldger’s junior Kindergarten class at Walworth Grade […]

Al Ritchey (on the right), discusses hosta plants with Kay Renshaw (on the left) at the 16th Annual Hosta Fest at Al’s Auto Body & Arboretum, Walworth, the first weekend in June. The event included concessions, Nellie’s Orphans, giveaways and tours. For more information call (262) 275-2800 or visit hostafest.com. (Penny […]

Exemplar Financial helps fill food pantry shelves Exemplar Financial Network’s office in Walworth used its annual Spring Shredding Event to also support the Walworth County Food Pantry. As a post IRS tax deadline service, Exemplar has offered free shredding service for the community for some time. This year the financial […]