By Penny Gruetzmacher Correspondent Safety Town was held at Walworth Grade School, June 24 through 29 as part of the summer enrichment program offered. Nearly 20 local kids attended each of the two classes available, one in the morning, the other in the afternoon.       Alexa Clary served as an […]

Lion Ray and Lion Baj, along with Mannat Toor, are all smiles while helping out with beverages at the Williams Bay Lions Club’s Pancake Breakfast July 1 at Edgewater Park. The event also featured Barrett Memorial Library’s book and basket sale. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)

By Jason Arndt SLN staff Despite claims of self-defense and having an alcohol problem, a 42-year-old Walworth man convicted of trying to kill his adult son was sentenced to 15 years behind bars on June 28, 10 years more than what the defense requested. Gabino Dominguez Gonzalez, who was found […]

This John Deere tractor makes its way through Sharon during the July 4 parade, which kicked off the daylong celebration that included a party at Goodland Memorial Park with food, drinks and kids games, followed by a fireworks show at dusk. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)

Jake Sherwin remembered for touching many lives By Heather Ruenz SLN staff The Walworth community is dealing with a devastating loss following a crash early Sunday morning that took the life of a local teen. Jacob “Jake” Sherwin, 19, of Walworth, died in a one-vehicle crash in the Town of […]

      A 67-year-old Sharon man died Wednesday afternoon after his SUV was hit by a car at the intersection of highways 67 and K in Sharon. According to a press release from the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office, Loren Huffman died at the scene of the crash, which happened shortly after […]

At the Prairie Street Round-Up, June 24 at Grace Evangelical Free Church in Walworth Cash Kubinski (above) of Lake Geneva, poses as a cowboy; Asher Gerblick, of Whitewater, takes a ride down the bounce house slide; . The family friendly event featured a variety of food for sale, games, an […]

Pete and Beverly Novak finish the walk portion of the 4th Annual Summer Solstice 5K, held June 20 at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in Walworth. About 70 people participated in the event, which ended with food, refreshments and socializing. It supports local youth sports clubs and the recreation district. (Penny […]

At the annual Fly-in/Drive-in pancake breakfast at Big Foot Airfield June 25, Rick and Debbie Novak, of Walworth, look at planes with their grandchildren, Peyton Novak, 7, and her brother, Beckett, 2 1/2 (top); the Micek family – Alan, Katie and their children, Kallan, 3, and Livia, 1 1/2, of […]

It’s in memory of Claudette Lee, a longtime school aide Sharon Community School has a new addition to its primary playground, a Buddy Bench in memory of Claudette Lee. “Lee was a dedicated aide at the Sharon Community School for 21 years,” according to Lillian Henderson, district administrator. Henderson said […]