Complete news coverage of Walworth County from Southern Lakes Newspapers
Friday, April 18, 2025
News from communities on the west side of Geneva Lake
Organizers hope Cycling Series will brand Sharon By Christopher Bennett Correspondent “We’re trying to bring money into these little towns. It might not be a ton of money, but we’re hoping that in five years, if it catches on, there will be more…” – Lon Haldeman, Sharon Cycle Series organizer […]
As part of the Village of Walworth’s 175th anniversary celebration, a Cemetery Walk & Re-visitation will be held at the Walworth Center Cemetery, County Highway B, Walworth, on Saturday, Aug. 25, from 1 to 3 p.m. Local residents will tell about their ancestors or old Walworth families including Bruce Thompson […]
“It’s a fun experience where kids can just have fun and they’re learning… It starts their dreams out in what they want to do.” – Rebecca Russell, YAAYS coordinator By Chelsey Hinsenkamp SLN Staff Every child, perhaps only briefly, dreams of flying to the moon in an astronaut suit, […]
Citizens approve balanced budget, with minimal tax levy increase By Bob Peryea Correspondent Williams Bay citizens on Monday unanimously approved a $7 million school district budget, which includes a $6.92 million tax levy. School Board President Dianna Woss told the small turn out of voters that this is “our opportunity […]
Visitors to the Springfield Union Cemetery Walk on Saturday, July 21 were treated to cool breezes and living history in the shady hillside setting. The Walworth County Genealogical Society and Springfield Cemetery Board sponsored the event to remember the families and honor the veterans buried in this historic location. Deb […]
