Category: News
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Free tax assistance available
United Way of Kenosha County, in partnership with Carthage College, the Kenosha County Job Center and Guaranty Bank, announce the return of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) for 2012. The VITA Program offers free tax help for low- to moderate-income (generally, $49,000 and below) individuals and families who cannot prepare their own tax…
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Gateway DECA students capture honors at state competition
Three students from the Gateway Marketing and Management Association/ Delta Epsilon Chi captured first-place honors–and several others took second- and third-place honors–at the 51st Wisconsin Collegiate DECA annual Spring Competitive Events Conference held March 1 to March 4 in Madison. The strong showing results in 23 Gateway students qualifying for the national DECA competition of…
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Civil War Expo is March 24
The second annual Civil War Expo will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 24, at the Civil War Museum. A variety of living history and heritage groups from throughout the Midwest will take part in the expo. The groups will perform throughout the museum during the course of the day. This…
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Landmark offers equine/pet educational tradeshow on March 27
Join Landmark Services Cooperative for an evening of education, expertise and solutions on Tuesday, March 27, for the annual equine/pet tradeshow. The event will take place from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Union Grove Country Store, located at 107- 200th Avenue, Union Grove. Guest speakers for the evening include: Dean Meyer, DVM, speaking…
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St. Al’s Fish Boil is March 23
St. Alphonsus Church, 6301 344th Avenue, New Munster, is hosting a fish boil from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday March 23 in the Parish Center. All you can eat boiled fish, potatoes, onions, carrots, coleslaw, dessert, milk and coffee. Grilled cheese sandwiches available. Advanced tickets available in the school office Ticket prices…
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Drop off unwanted medications at the SLPD
The Silver Lake Police Department is participating in a countywide program to dispose of prescription medicines and over the counter medications by hosting a secure locked disposal locker in the Silver Lake Village Hall. Safely dispose of unwanted, and potentially dangerous medications. No needled. Drop off during regular business hours at the village hall, 113…
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Salem Board mops up before April elections
By TS Targos – Staff writer In its last meeting before elections on April 3, the Salem Town Board revisited, reviewed and clarified a host of issues considered and decisions made in recent months. The liveliest discussions of the night centered on the board’s decisions to form two new citizens committees. Committees formed for…
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Broadband could soon be a reality here
By Annette Newcomb – Editor County residents, businesses and schools could soon have more reliable broadband service. During the March 5 Committee of the Whole meeting, Twin Lakes trustees discussed a proposal by HierComm Networks. The Hartland-based company wants to place an antenna on the communications tower located by the Twin Lakes Police Department. The company…
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Salem to host Spring Fling March 31
The Town of Salem is hosting a Spring Fling from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 31, at the town hall, 9814 Antioch Road. The event will include a variety of vendors and arts and crafters. Donations of homemade good would be appreciated for the bake sale. Beginning at 1 p.m. an Easter…
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County to beef up St. Patrick’s Day traffic enforcement
To combat drunken driving and increase safety belt use, the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department will intensify its traffic safety enforcement from March 5 to 21, which includes the St. Patrick’s Day weekend. The increased enforcement is part of a $6,000 grant that the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department received from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Bureau…