Approximately 100 children took part in Golden Years Trick or Treat event mid afternoon on Halloween. It was an outdoor event with residents watching from the windows and balconies and later voted on costumes from photos taken. Possibly stealing the show are Greta, Heidi, Sage and Pepper Hanson, who were […]

Decision based on rate of spread, increase in staff quarantines By Heather Ruenz Staff Writer The Sharon Community School Board recently decided to close for two weeks, based on recent framework provided by Walworth County officials – and in an effort to avoid what Sara Andrus, Sharon district administrator, described […]

Big Foot Recreation’s Trunk or Treat event last Saturday brought kids of all ages out for treats, games and more. Fisher and Gavin Connolly, 4-year-old cousins, stop by the FFA area where they held out their “hands” for treats, which opened into their bags. See more photos in the Oct. […]

Walworth Jt. School District #1 has been designated a “Grief-Sensitive School” by the New York Life Foundation, receiving a $500 grant to help create a bereavement support plan and encourage ongoing staff development as part of the national Grief-Sensitive Schools Initiative. Schools confront issues of grief and loss every day: […]

     Guests at the Spooktacular Pumpkin Carving event Oct. 10 at Pearce’s Farm Stand, Walworth, were treated to unseasonably warm weather. The Adamski family from Sharon – Robert, Stephanie and their children Zahra, 3, Owen, 5 mos. and Chloe, 3 (hidden behind the pumpkin) work on carving a trio […]

Water pollution control superintendent suggests checking softeners Due to continued increases in chloride levels, the Fontana/Walworth Water Pollution Control Commission is asking for help from local residents. “Over the last years we have seen a steady increase in the amount of chlorides being discharged to the sewer. As you might […]

The Big Foot High School student council recently held a fundraiser allowing seniors to donate $20 to paint their parking space. They had to submit their design for approval and bought their own paint. Trinity Tofel painted her parking spot outside the high school with what she calls Trini-opoly. She […]

      Pearce’s Farm Stand held its annual Customer Appreciation Weekend Sept. 19 and 20. Amy Smith, of Lyons, picks out gourds with help from her sons, Wyatt, 5, and Cash, 8. See more photos in Southern Lakes Newspapers’ publications. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)

Darien, Sharon and Walworth departments would share staff The fire and Emergency Medical Services departments of Walworth, Darien and Sharon are proposing a shared staffing program via referendum and recently announced several informational meetings that will be held prior to the election. This proposed program plans for a two person […]

Walworth auto shop donates vehicles to fire department By Penny Gruetzmacher Correspondent Last week, members of the Walworth Fire Department made an extended stop at O’Neillz Automotive in Walworth. They weren’t there to have a vehicle serviced, but for what could be considered a much more important task –training in […]