Category: News
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Life Jacket Loaner Program available in area
In Wisconsin and Illinois, boaters must abide by Federal Regulations, which requires all children under 13 wear a PFD that is in good condition and Coast Guard approved. Every parent wants to make sure his or her child is as safe as possible, and that goes double for parents who take their kids on…
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Kenosha County cooling centers
During this current heat wave, if you do not have air conditioning, seek out relief at these locations: Kenosha County Center, highways 45 and 50, Bristol, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday. (262) 857-1870. Memorial Hospital of Burlington, 252 McHenry St., Burlington. Open 24-hours. (262) 767-6000; 767-6169. Kensoha Medical cEnter,…
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Don’t get burned by an AC repair company
There’s no worse time for your air conditioner to go on the fritz than when temperatures are in the 100s. Before hiring a contractor to make repairs, Better Business Bureau advises you to carefully research contractors for a cool experience. BBB has received almost 100 complaints against air conditioning companies within the past 12 months.…
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The heat is on: Be prepared and stay safe!
Heat can kill. That’s why Wisconsin Emergency Management and the National Weather Service are reminding people of the dangers associated with extreme heat and to promote safety measures. In 2011, excessive heat claimed five lives and injured more than 100 people in Wisconsin during the July 17-21 heat wave. Most of those victims did not…
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Johnsburg residents urged to meet 6 a.m. garbage deadline Friday
Johnsburg residents: Please make certain to have your refuse and recycling at the roadside no later than 6 a.m. this Friday, June 29, as required. Due to the intense heat expected later this week, Waste Management’s personnel will be out working to complete their routes as early as possible. Even if you typically do not…
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Four-year-old drowns in family pool
Just before noon on June 26, Kensoha County Sheriff’s Deputies and members of the Bristol Rescue Squad responded to a call concerning a four-year-old boy who had been found unresponsive, in a family swimming pool. According to the sheriff’s report the child had been playing inside with a sibling when the child’s mother had her 8…
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Barrel races
Children at Saturday’s Dairy Breakfast tour the Mighty Grand Dairy Farm in style in this barrel rides. They also enjoyed scrambled eggs and other farm-fresh menu items. The annual event drew more than 3,600. (Photo By Earlene Frederick)
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Classic welcome
Dairy breakfast guests were greeted by a long line of antique tractors at the Mighty Grand Dairy Farm in Union Grove June 16. More than 3,600 attended the annual event, which featured all kinds of dairy-related menu items and lots of demonstrations. (Photo by Earlene Frederick)
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All McHenry County beaches are open
For some much needed relief from soaring temperatures, make plans to visit one of McHenry County’s beaches this weekend. The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) conducted beach water samplings at 37 licensed beaches on June 20. No reports of increased bacteria levels were found so all beaches will be open. Residents are reminded to…
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Pleasant Prairie Triathlon takes place June 23 and 24; road closures planned
The Pleasant Prairie Triathlon will draw many visitors to the area during this weekend, June 23 and 24. The Pleasant Prairie Junior Triathlon will be held inside Prairie Springs Park on Saturday, June 23, with check in beginning at 7:00 a.m. Nearly 150 youth athletes are expected to participate. The Pleasant Prairie Triathlon will b held on Sunday,…