By Vicky Wedig Staff Writer A jury deliberated for about three hours April 20 before finding a Walworth man guilty of trying to kill his adult son two days after Christmas in 2015. Gabino Dominguez Gonzalez, 42, was found guilty of attempted first-degree intentional homicide and aggravated battery intending great […]
Walworth-Fontana area
News from communities on the west side of Geneva Lake
Authors speak to Arts Council
The Walworth County Arts Council had its quarterly meeting at 841 Brewhouse in Whitewater on March 28. Guest speakers for the luncheon meeting were three Walworth County authors – Al Gruling from East Troy, Trudy Schubert from Walworth and Frank Landi from Delavan. Each author shared his or her background […]
Egg huntin’ fun
A group of kids take off after the siren sounded to start the April 15 Easter egg hunt at the Duck Pond Recreation Area in Fontana. Members of the Fontana Fire and Rescue Department gave special guest, the Easter Bunny, a ride to the event, which allowed participants to see […]
Learn how to build a place for pollinators
The April 25 Audubon meeting will feature a pizza party and the program, “Building a Place for Pollinators” at the Lion’s Field House in Williams Bay. Reservations are required to attend the pizza party and a small fee is charged for the meal. It will begin at 6 p.m. No […]
Williams Bay women to hold annual banquet May 2
The 90th Williams Bay Women’s Banquet will be held Tuesday, May 2, at Conference Point Camp. The annual banquet has been attended by local women since the first event was organized in 1927. This year’s attendees are encouraged to dress up in 1920s clothing to celebrate the anniversary of the […]
Flying to Neverland in Peter Pan, Jr.
Walworth Middle School to present musical this weekend By Heather Ruenz Editor Peter Pan, Jr. may be a well-known story but attending a showing of it by local students is sure to bring new life to the musical, set to take the stage at Walworth Middle School this weekend. “The […]
Merit award
Ingalls-Koeppen American Legion Post 102 awarded James McAvoy (center) of Undercover Canvas the American Legion Citation for Meritorious Service for his support of American Legion activities and his work with the Big Foot Lions Organization. Presenting the award to McAvoy are Peter Kahl (left) and Mike Long. (Submitted photo)
Weather spotter class April 19 in Sharon
Statewide tornado drills planned for April 20 Walworth County Sheriff Kurt Picknell and Emergency Management Director Lt. John Ennis recently announced the Weather Spotter courses for Walworth County, including an event in Sharon on April 19. Each year in preparation for the “storm season” the National Weather Service and Wisconsin […]
Bunny hug
Kingstin Mackey, 11 mos., of Delavan, runs to the Easter bunny at the egg hunt at the Lions Field House in Williams Bay April 8. (Vicky Wedig photo)
Man gets 18 years for sexual assault of child
Judge says protection of public from man who preys on children is paramount By Heather Ruenz SLN staff At the sentencing last week of a Walworth man found guilty by a jury of repeated sexual assault of a child and three counts of causing a child to view sexual activity, […]