Walworth-Fontana area

News from communities on the west side of Geneva Lake

Walworth-Fontana area

Honored for saving a life

      Police Chief Ryan Milligan and Police Lieutenant Joaguin Alonzo from the Village of Walworth Police Department present Jennifer Ott-Wilson and Lee Knoble-Janney (not pictured) with the Civilian Gallantry Award. Ott-Wilson and Knoble-Janney are school counselors at Walworth Elementary and Middle School who were honored with the award for saving […]

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A night of dancing

      The 11th Annual Daddy Daughter Dance, held Feb. 7 at The Abbey Resort, drew a crowd of nearly 350 people – dads, uncles and grandfathers accompanying their daughter, niece or granddaughter for a special night out. Above; Doug Bailey (on the left) with his daughters: Emma, 7, Violet, 4, […]

Walworth-Fontana area

Getting chili

      At the Day in the Bay chili cook-off event Feb. 1, nearly 200 people showed up to taste chili, which had been brought in by 11 area businesses for the event. The winners were Lucke’s Cantina, Hunt Club and JoJo’s. Above; Griffin Jenski, 7, and his brother, Beckett, 5, […]

Walworth-Fontana area

Betting on it

      The Big Foot High School Booster Club’s Casino Night offered a variety of games for gamblers and though the final numbers are still being tallied, about 120 people attended and organizers say it was another successful fundraiser. Held Jan. 23 at Pino’s Last Call, David Freymiller and Chrys Hovestol […]