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  • Missing woman found

    Missing woman found

    Lorraine Mueller, 88, was subject of a Silver Alert Lorraine Mueller, 88, of Salem, who was reported missing Thursday, was found late Friday morning, according to Kenosha County authorities. She was spotted near a water treatment facility by people who, in turn, notified Kenosha County sheriff’s deputies who were searching the area for her, according…

  • Vinyl spins true for Antioch store

    Traditional record albums find a market at local shop By Jason Arndt Staff Writer When Salem resident David Prucha decided to leave the auto sales business 17 years ago to open a record store in Antioch, Ill., his wife Christine thought he was crazy. With the rise of the compact disc and subsequent advancements in…

  • Shining bright in the season of light

    Copies of the December edition of Spirit of Geneva Lakes magazine are available on newsstands throughout the area and online at spiritofgenevalakes.com. Inside you’ll find a list of holiday happenings and your guide to great holiday shopping in the Geneva Lakes area.

  • Electrifying honor

          The Supalo family, father Michael, twin brothers Graham and Miller, 3, and mother Erin, throw the switch at the 40th-annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony in front of the Antioch, Ill., Village Hall, 874 Main St., on Nov. 27. The Supalo’s achieved the electrifying distinction by winning this year’s Village of Antioch Christmas Ornament Decorating…

  • A hard-earned honor

          Twin Lakes Village Board President Howard Skinner (left) issues a proclamation honoring poll worker Pat Kjellander for her 36 years of service to Twin Lakes elections at the Village Board meeting Nov. 16. (Photo by Jason Arndt)

  • Twin Lakes approves tax hike

    Road resurfacing projects drive 15-cent increase By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Twin Lakes Village Board unanimously approved a 15-cent property tax rate hike at its regular meeting Nov. 16. Village officials said the increase is needed, citing road resurfacing projects and rising operational costs. Residents will pay $5.14 per $1,000 of assessed value for…

  • A solemn salute

    Active military personnel join veterans in saluting the flag during the playing of Taps at Westosha Central High School’s Veterans Day ceremony. (Photo by Earlene Frederick)

  • Salem business park progresses

    Goal is to attract businesses planning to move from Illinois By Gail Peckler-Dziki Correspondent The Town of Salem has broken ground in preparation for infrastructure improvements for its business park, which is on Highway C, next to the Salem highway/fire building. Town of Salem Administrator Pat Casey said that three weeks ago, work was started…

  • ALL-AREA SPORTS: Wilmot freshman phenom steals the show

    Barthel, Hebior, Brenner near top of inaugural squad   By Jason Arndt [email protected] There was no shortage of accolades this fall sports season, which created a daunting task of compiling a top ten all-area squad comprised of the best performers. Between Westosha Central and Wilmot Union High School, there are 15 combined sports, and if…

  • Westosha falls in five-game thriller, season ends

    Falcons wrap up solid season   By Jason Arndt STAFF WRITER With their backs to the wall in the WIAA Division 1 Sectional Championship Nov. 5, the Westosha Central High School boys volleyball squad stormed back, but it was not enough to overcome Kenosha Indian Trail. The Falcons, who dropped the first two sets (25-23,…