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 […]

On May 6 at its annual brunch, the Geneva Lake Branch of the American Association of University Women recently honored the 2017 STEM Scholarship winners, middle school students from throughout Walworth County, from the left: Riley Summers, Walworth; Lea Connolly, Elkhorn; Esther Coltman, Lake Geneva; Molly Bergstrom, Lake Geneva; Lauren […]

The Alliant Energy Foundation recently awarded Agape House, Walworth, a grant that will assist the organization in continuing its mission to educate and counsel young, at-risk women so they may find healing and strength as they face a future beyond abuse and brokenness. Nick Cizauskas, senior key account manager with […]

Retiring Big Foot district administrator honored By Penny Gruetzmacher Correspondent The Dorothy Kaufmann Retirement Luncheon, held June 8 at the Geneva National Club House, began with Kaufmann herself honoring four staff members – Angeli Sota, Zack Markhardt, Mike Dowden and Suzanne Floody, who are leaving the school for other endeavors. […]

By Penny Gruetzmacher Correspondent Organizers for the Wonders of Williams Bay Historical Tour, held May 20, were forced into a Plan B because of rain showers but that only meant the presentations were moved inside, many of them at Barrett Memorial Library. A tour guide booklet and map were available […]