Category: News
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Benefit for Twin Lakes resident Ashely Barry is Tuesday
Champs Bar and Grill, 747 W. Main Street in Lake Geneva, is hosting a benefit for Twin Lakes’ cancer patient, Ashley Barry, on Tuesday, Oct. 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. The benefit is to help raise money to make Ashley’s dream come true – a Caribbean cruise in December. Admission is $8, which includes…
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Twin Lakes Auxiliary to hold blood drive Oct. 25
The Twin Lakes American Auxiliary Unit No. 544 will be hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at the American Legion Post No. 544, 989 Legion Drive in Twin Lakes. The Blood Center of Wisconsin will be open from 3 to 7 p.m. Appointments are encouraged, however, walk-ins are welcome. Bring a photo I.D.…
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Sprinkler system loan approved by board
By Annette Newcomb Editor The Twin Lakes Board offered its full support to a local business that needed financial help to complete construction. Two weeks ago Twin Lakes Trustees learned there was a feasible way to use tax increment financing (TIF) and keep the local business, Donavon’s Reef, in business. Donavan’s Reef was…
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No phone service at The Report office
The Report Group office is Twin Lakes has been without phone service for most of Thursday. We have been notified by our carrier that service will be restored after 5 p.m. today. We apologize for the inconvenience. You are welcome to email [email protected] for editorial questions or Mindy Roffle at [email protected] for your advertising needs.
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Panther country
Wilmot High School celebrates its homecoming parade Oct. 7. This year’s theme is “Meet Me in Paris.” The members of DECA proclaim, “DECA is Dino-Mite!” (Photo by Earlene Frederick)
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Special financining district eyed to help local businesses
By Annette Newcomb Editor Twin Lakes Trustees found a feasible way to use tax increment financing (TIF) and keep a local business viable. Monday night Len Sattler, a part owner of Donovan’s Reef in Twin Lakes, told village board members that he had hit a financial wall in the reconstruction of the motel portion of…
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County lists restrictions for open burning, yard waste
McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) reminds residents that year-round burning restrictions are in effect regarding the proper disposal of landscape waste on your property. Landscape waste consists of grass or shrubbery cuttings, leaves and tree limbs. The “McHenry County Public Health Ordinance: Open Burning of Landscape Waste” permits unincorporated residents to burn landscape waste…
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‘Silver Lake…Every Season an Adventure’
Winning motto selected in village’s Beautification Committee contest By Gail Peckler-Dziki Correspondent Dorothy Wold submitted the winning motto entry in the Silver Lake Village Beautification Committee contest. Her entry, “Silver Lake…Every Season an Adventure” was one of 56 entries. Joanne Magio, a committee member, said the entries were “…all creative, positive ideas about Silver Lake.…
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Two area teachers killed in motorcycle crash
By Annette Newcomb Editor Two area high schools are reeling from the tragic deaths of teachers David and Kristin Novaez, who were killed Sunday afternoon when their motorcycle struck a sport utility vehicle that reportedly pulled out in front of them. David Novaez, 48, had been the German teacher at Westosha Central High School since…
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Richmond Fire District pig roast to benefit proposed museum
By Gregory Harutunian Correspondent Plans for a museum and a garage to house two antique fire engines will be moved forward with a benefit pig roast and open house set for Sunday, Oct. 9 by the Richmond Township Fire Protection District. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., is being staged behind…