Category: News
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You know what Smokey says
Wildland firefighters were one hand during the Lake County Fire Safety Expo to remind residents that fire prevention is everyone’s responsibility. Tools wildland crew members use to fight wild fires that can occur in grassy areas or forest fires were displayed and firefighters were on hand to explain how they do their job. Smokey the…
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Sequoits are ready for some football!
The Antioch Sequoits run through some plays during Kickoff Night 2012, a back to school celebration held Aug. 17. Attention to detail may have made all the difference in the team’s season opener Aug. 24, when Antioch beat Lake Forest 35-26. (Photo by Earlene Frederick)
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Fourteen classic years and still cruising
Cruise Night has been a tradition for 14 years in Richmond and there’s still time for you to enjoy a slice of this summer event on Thursday, Sept. 6, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mopars will be featured but you never know what will roll in. Cruise Night meets at the Dog ’n Suds on…
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Meet your neighbors
Sweet Violet Herbals was among local businesses that participated in last weekend’s Business in the Park, hosted by the Twin Lakes Chamber of Commerce. The t was followed that evening by the Village of Twin Lakes’s annual block party on Main Street. (Photo by Earlene Frederick)
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Piano, teas to be featured at Community Library
• Myles Greene Duo: Enjoy this free music program by vocalist Ray Lozano and pianist Myles Greene as they perform new and old favorites including songs by Frank Sinatra, Johnny Mathis, Willie Nelson and more. Saturday, Sept. 23, from 1 to 2 p.m., 24615 89th St., Salem. Adults only. Registration required. Registration opens Sept. 8.…
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Downed aircraft kills pilot
A Darien man was killed Aug. 29 after crashing his aircraft into a Town of Walworth airfield. Walworth County Sheriffs Department and Walworth Fire and Rescue Units responded to a report of an Ultralight Aircraft going down in a cornfield alongside the Big Foot Airfield on Wednesday, Aug. 29, at approximately 8:30 a.m. The airfield…
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Wilmot grapples with financial challenges, balances budget
By Gail Peckler-Dziki~Correspondent The Wilmot High School budget is balanced, but not without skillful steering of the financial ship. Over the past three years, financial director Dave Betz and the leadership team at Wilmot have trimmed 18 positions and $2.5 million in expenses. “Those positions were of staff that retired and were not replaced,” explained…
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PumpkinDaze to include barn dance
The Town of Salem is looking for local businesses, crafters, and direct sellers to participate in the Salem Pumpkin Daze event on Saturday, Oct. 20. A full day of events are planned. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. family friendly activities are planned. There will also be a vendor and craft fair and a baggo…
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Randall ponders commercial storage on 1225th Street
By Gail Peckler-Dziki~Correspondent About a dozen neighbors attended the Aug. 23 Randall Planning Commission/Board meeting to hear about a storage concept similar to the self storage in Winnipeg, with a suggested size of 31 acres located on 1225th Street. The parcel is currently owned by David Laurine. He has plans to sell it to Steve…
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Medication collection set for Sept. 29 at TLPD
Got meds? Let’s face it, most of us have unused or expired medications stashed in the medicine cabinet or a drawer. Your chance to safely dispose of them at no charge will be from10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29 at the Twin Lakes Police Department, 920 Lance Drive, Twin Lakes. The TLPD…