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Scores of people invaded Old Settlers Park, where they raised steins and donned lederhosen during Oktoberfest, which is an annual fundraising event to help finance a band shell at the Kenosha County Park. The event also allowed some business owners to reflect on the person behind the growing ritual held […]
Wheatland’s Katie Stolp (left) and Donna Garbacz, of Salem Lakes, gleefully celebrate after 2-year-old Easton Perry catches a fish during the ninth annual Labor of Love Music Festival on Sept. 2 in New Munster. Stolp is the godmother of Perry, whose mother is Brittany Perry (Jason Arndt/The Report)
Bluegrass music festival raises mental health awareness By Jason Arndt Editor Before thunderstorms rolled in on Sept. 2, thousands of bluegrass fans and Just Live, Inc. supporters came together for the ninth annual Labor of Love Music Festival at in New Munster, where organizers collected funds for established mental health […]
By Jason Arndt Editor Kenosha County prosecutors believe more evidence could be uncovered from an accused double homicide suspect’s cell phone, which has been in storage since his arrest, but will need permission from a judge to know for sure. Nathan Kivi, 25, of Trevor, allegedly shot and killed brothers […]
If you go… WHAT: Dress Giveaway WHEN: 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8 WHERE: Christ Lutheran Church, 24929 75th St., Paddock Lake. A’s Dress Closet helps teens find a formal look By Jason Arndt Editor Planning for homecoming and prom is a […]
For any outdoor event, weather is always a concern, but last weekend’s Labor of Love Music Festival went off before thunderstorms hit the area. As for the festival itself, the event went well, according to organizers, who said more funds were raised for mental health programs. In other area news, […]
Car Show draws hundreds to Twin Lakes By Jason Arndt Editor In only his first year on the car show circuit, Charles Regnier came away a winner at the Twin Lakes Business in the Park and Car Show on Aug. 25, when 38 others vied for the “Best in Show” […]
Affordable housing arrives to Paddock Lake By Gail Peckler-Dziki Correspondent Ground was broken, at least ceremonially, at the site of White Tail Ridge development in the Village of Paddock Lake on Aug. 23. Foundations are being dug and poured for a 50-unit senior citizen apartment building and a 10 unit […]
While ground was broken on one project, another opened last week, when Kenosha County Parks unveiled an overnight lodge at Fox River Park. In other news, the Labor of Love Music Festival returns to New Munster Ball Park in the Town of Wheatland Sunday. Highlights in this week’s Report include […]
By Gail Peckler-Dziki Correspondent A raze order for the Bella Vita Apartments, located at 8705 Antioch Road were the subject of a public hearing prior to the August 13 regular board meeting. The owners of the building have hired attorney Brian Shook, of Lake Geneva, to represent them and request […]
