Category: News
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Chamber CHAIRity is a success!
Barbara Porch (from left), Executive Director of the Antioch Chamber of Commerce, Jeff Miles of the Miles Family Dental Group and Wayne Sobczak of Tiffany Real Estate put up another chair for auction during the third annual charity public art program held at the Antioch VFW Hall, on Sept. 14. The chair up for bid…
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Welcome home!
World War II veteran Verle Swenson, 93, arrives at Mitchell International Airport last weekend after visiting the WWII memorial in Washington D.C., as part of the Honor Flight program. Family and friends filled the airport, waiting to greet their returning heroes. The Kettle Moraine High School Band and a bagpipe group provided music. Swenson was…
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An antebellum wedding
Marla Gorelik (left) and Daniel Christiansen served as attendants during Eric and Alison Stockdale’s wedding, held at the black powder range in Bristol. The newlyweds are members of the American Civil War Shooting Association. (Photo by Earlene Frederick)
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Celebrating ’Ole Glory
Ringwood school students Jimmy Ellsworth (from left), Allena Noel, Delany Stern, who are in Jessica Johnson’s first grade class, celebrate raising the flag in front of the school Sept. 14. (Photo submitted)
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A reflective moment
Fish Hatchery Park celebrated its official grand opening last weekend. The former fish hatchery, 2314 Hatchery Road, Spring Grove, features two large ponds with catch and release fishing, walking paths, picnic areas and a museum on site. The park is open 7:30 a.m. to dusk seven days a week. (Earlene Frederick photo)
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Main Stay announces first Fall Festival
Main Stay Therapeutic Riding Program will host its first annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 1 to 5 p.m. The event will be held at Main Stay’s farm at 6919 Keystone Road, Richmond, which overlooks Glacial Park. The day will feature live performances by well-known local favorites, Denny Diamond and the Family Jewels,…
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MCDH schedules additional flu clinics
McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) joins the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in encouraging an annual flu shot for everyone six months and older as the best protection against influenza. Appointments for mercury-free shots for adults and children nine years and older can be made online at www.mcdh.info or by calling (815)…
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Johnsburg’s Celebration in the Park is Oct. 6
The Village of Johnsburg and the Community Affairs Committee are hosting Celebration in the Park on Saturday, Oct. 6, at Sunnyside Memorial Park (located behind the Village Hall). This is one of Johnsburg’s most popular events and is fun for all ages. Bring your family, friends and neighbors for a fun-filled evening of live music,…
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Operation RB seeks donations for alumni soldiers
Operation RB support is underway. Richmond-Burton High School serves as a collection point for items that will be sent in care packages to RB alumni serving in the military. Operation RB, under the direction of Deb Wright, collects items for care packages as well as money to pay for the shipping. Donated funds help send…
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Mound Prairie Cemetery clean up date set
The Village of Twin Lakes will be cleaning and clearing the cemetery grounds at Mound Prairie Cemetery on or about Thursday, Nov. 16. All decorative and personal items that are unauthorized should be removed before that time. Any unauthorized items will be collected and kept for 30 days before being discarded. These items may include,…