Preserving Walworth’s historic downtown By Rumasa Noor Staff Writer Issues regarding Highway 14 have been the subjects of heated debates in Walworth County and Village of Walworth Plan Commission members discussed the issue at the June 15. The newest member of the plan commission, Tom Connelly, presented arguments in favor […]

The junior kindergarten class opens the May 21 “Summer Fun” concert at Walworth Grade School with their rendition of “Five Green and Speckled Frogs.” (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)

By Rumasa Noor Staff writer Walworth Joint School District 1 is planning to borrow nearly $7 million to address some of the immediate needs at the elementary and middle schools. According a press release from the district, the money is needed for maintenance projects that have been delayed for years […]

The notorious Ma Barker, played by Lisa Dousharm, of Fond du Lac, and her gang rob the bank on main street as part of an re-enactment at the June 7 Model A Day in historic downtown Sharon. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)

Police urge motorists to proceed through area with caution The 33rd annual Udder Century Invitational bicycle ride is set to roll through the Village of Sharon this Sunday, June 6. The race is sponsored by the McHenry County Bicycle Club. As a result of the ride coming through the area, […]

County to apply for grant to replace bridge, Town of Sharon to cover cost of application By Kellen Olshefski Editor The Walworth County Public Works Committee voted in favor May 18 of submitting an application for a grant that would help to replace the Town of Sharon’s Peters Road Bridge. […]

Prom Queen Erin Lippert and Prom King Michael Gus; senior representatives Ashley Ansteadt (from left) and Joe Sanchez, 2014 Prom King Jacob Landgraft and Crown Bearer Dani Church, and 2014 Prom Queen Skylar Duerr and Crown bearer Jerry Hinrichs dance to to Simon and Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Waters” at […]

The Ingalls-Koeppen American Legion Post 102 and VFW Post 10669 have numerous Memorial Day ceremonies planned for the Geneva Lakes West area. This year’s ceremonies are planned in remembrance of World War II Airman and prisoner of war Henry Abelmann of Fontana. Memorial Day ceremonies at local cemeteries include Cobblestone […]

Walworth, Fontana and Williams Bay residents’ receive prestigious volunteer award By Penny Gruetzmacher Correspondent Three area locals were recognized as the Geneva Lake West Chamber of Commerce’s Citizens of the Year at its 41st annual awards ceremony held last Wednesday at Abbey Springs Country Club. LaMarr “Sparky” Lundberg, of Williams […]

Scott, played by Reese Amstutz (left), professes his love to Edwina (Rabenhorst) during a scene from the Williams Bay Junior/Senior High School’s production of “Dear Edwina Jr.” Students performed the production last weekend at the junior/senior high school.