The Walworth Theater and Showette, two of the most popular places in the history of downtown Walworth, will be featured at the next meeting of the Historical Society of Walworth and Big Foot Prairie on Thursday, Oct. 25. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the lower-level community room of […]
Walworth-Fontana area
News from communities on the west side of Geneva Lake
Beating the odds: Athlete perseveres against crippling injuries
By Dan Truttschel Correspondent Being sidelined by a serious injury is a risk every athlete – at all levels – takes when they step onto the field of competition. How that athlete overcomes that situation depends on the person. Some persevere. Others fade into the sunset. For Big Foot sophomore […]
Volunteers asked to ‘Make a Difference’ Oct. 25
For two decades, USA Weekend and HandsOn Network, a business unit of Points of Light Institute, have joined together to sponsor Make a Difference Day, the largest national day of helping others. Make a Difference Day takes place during the last week in October, typically on the last Saturday. Walworth […]
Fall in love!
Sharonites Jacob Camren (from left), Skylar Jacobs, Ian Ogura, Devin Olson and Jacob Curtis peak out of a giant leaf pile on Nelson Street, jumping in to their raked-up creation
Geneva Lake West sets candidate forum
The Geneva Lake West Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Candidate Forum for local government offices Tuesday, Oct. 16 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Abbey Springs Country Club Clubhouse, 1 Country Club Drive, Fontana. The forum, which is free and open to the public, will once again be […]
Walworth crash leaves two critically injured
A 29-year-old Crystal Lake, Ill. man and his 7-year-old passenger were critically injured following a crash in the Town of Walworth Sunday. At about 5 p.m. Sunday, Walworth County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to a crash involving two vehicles at the intersection of highways 14 and 67 and Lakeville Road […]
Police on the hunt for Illinois man suspected of battery
Police are searching for a 45-year-old Harvard, Ill. man who is suspected of beating his estranged wife early Monday morning. According to a press release from the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office, police are searching for Jose Enriquez-Hernandez and are in the process of seeking an arrest warrant for two counts […]
Fundraiser set for Sharon infant
Acting 4 Aspen/Raising 4 Rhizo Kids fundraiser will be Saturday, Oct. 6 at 5 p.m. at the Iron Horse Saloon, 124 North St., Sharon. The fundraiser aims to raise awareness for the genetic disease carried by children like 1-year-old Aspen Tofel of Sharon who is one of only 100 people […]
A perfect day at the pumpkin patch
Four-year-old Nick Baca, of Chicago receives tractor driving lessons from his dad, Nick, during the Pearce’s Farm Stand annual Customer Appreciation weekend held Sept. 22-23. (photo by Penny Gruetzmacher) Fontana sibs Wylee, Tallory and Witney Workman, selected the perfect pumpkin to be used for decoration this fall. (photo by Penny Gruetzmacher) Twins […]
Wooden wonders
Come see the classics What: The 2012 Geneva Lakes Antique and Classic Boat Show When: Saturday, Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the boat parade scheduled Saturday at 4 p.m. Where: Abbey Marina and Harbor, 271 Fontana Boulevard, […]
