Category: News
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Festival of Lights to begin Dec. 2
The Festival of Lights 2011 will kickoff the start of the holiday season at the La Salette Shrine, at 10330 336th Avenue, Highway KD in Twin Lakes on Friday, Dec. 2. A lighting ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. to official start the Festival of Lights. The event will be open to the public…
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Concealed carry will be allowed on village property
By Annette Newcomb Editor Residents who have a state-issued concealed carry permit will not be prohibited from bringing registered firearms into any Twin Lakes municipal building. Monday night members of the Twin Lakes Village Board continued a discussion that began well before Nov. 1, when Wisconsin Act 35 went into affect, making Wisconsin the 49th…
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Pumpkin carving contest is Oct. 22
Richmond/Spring Grove Chamber of Commerce is hosting the fourth annual Pumpkin Carving Contest on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 2 to 5 p.m., at International House of Wine and Cheese, 11302 Highway 12 in Richmond. Free admission to the public. Bring one non-perishable food item per child to benefit the Richmond/Spring Grove Food Pantry. Pumpkins will…
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Johnsburg Library biannual book sale is Nov. 3 through 5
The Friends of the Johnsburg Public Library will be sponsoring their Biannual Book Sale Thursday, Nov. 3, through Saturday, Nov. 5. Johnsburg Public Library is located at 3000 N. Johnsburg Road. The hours of the sale are: Friends of the Library “Members Only” Sale Night is on Thursday, Nov. 3, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.…
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JEPF Casino Night is Nov. 12
The Johnsburg Education Partnership Foundation (JEPF) is holding its fourth annual Casino Night on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 6 p.m. to midnight, at the McHenry Moose Lodge, 3535 N. Richmond Road in Johnsburg. So for those who are familiar with the situs judi slot game, now’s your chance to show off those skills! Admission for…
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There’s a flag on the play
Richmond-Burton High School’s halftime show Oct. 14 features the musical stylings of the RB Marching Band and choreography that includes colorful costumes and flag action. RB beat Harvard to claim their third consecutive BNC East title and an automatic bid to the post-season IHSA Class 4A state football championships. (Photo by Earlene Frederick)
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It happens every fall
Busy beavers dam up Nippersink Creek, flood cornfields By Annette Newcomb Editor Anyone driving on Twin Lakes Road over the past several weeks may have noticed the water level of the Nippersink Creek has become alarmingly high in recent weeks. According to Town of Bloomfield Highway Department Supervisor Fed Klabunde, said the high water level…
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Pets on parade
The Village of Paddock Lake hosted its annual pet parade Oct. 15 and pets and owners dressed in costume to celebrate Halloween. Pets were dressed like angels and a pirate, to mention just a few. (Photo by Earlene Frederick)
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Trick-or-treaters set to take over your neighborhood
As of press time, the following communities have set their trick-or-treat hours in Wisconsin: Brighton: No set hours Bristol: Monday, Oct. 31, from 4 to 7 p.m. Paddock Lake: Monday, Oct. 31, from 4 to 7 p.m. Randall: Monday, Oct. 31, from 4 to 7 p.m. Salem: Monday, Oct. 31,…
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Calvary Cake and Pie Auction is Sunday
Calvary United Church of Christ will be hosting their Cake and Pie Auction on Sunday, Oct. 23, at 11 a.m. at the church, 1511 Wilmot Avenue in Twin Lakes (across from Lakewood School). Join church members for worship at 10 a.m. and stay for coffee hour. Church cookbooks will also be offered for $10. For…