Category: Stateline area

  • ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ to be performed this weekend

    Johnsburg High School Theatre will perform “Arsenic and Old Lace” on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 13, at 2 p.m. in the Johnsburg High School Duane Andreas Auditorium, 2002 West Ringwood Road. The stage classic play is about the elderly Brewster sisters and their mission to give eternal happiness to as…

  • Westosha Community Senior Center chili blast is Saturday

    Chili will be served on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Westosha Community Senior Center located at 19200  93rd St. in Bristol,       It is an “all you can eat” meal of chili and condiments.  Dessert will also be served. Donation is $7 for adults; children 6 to 12, $5.

  • Wilmot Artisan Market to be open Saturday

    Wilmot Artisan Market is hosting an event on Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to help support local artists. Wilmot Artisan Market is a full service art gallery, selling and presenting to help establish careers of our artists and other avenues of their business, while giving them the opportunity to sell and display…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • There’s a flag on the play

    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)

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Ceremony honors citizens for lifesaving efforts and ‘Saved By the Belt’ awards

    Sheriff Keith Nygren held an awards ceremony on Sept. 23, to honor recipients who were recognized for their lifesaving efforts and the Illinois Department of Transportation “Saved by the Belt” awards. Nygren presented three Citizen Lifesaving Awards, a plaque and medal, for lifesaving efforts put forth in two separate traffic crashes. Daniel C. Narciso and…