Tag: Featured
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Takin’ it to the streets
Costumed characters of all kinds descended upon downtown Antioch Oct. 25 for the annual Treat the Streets event. The participants and their parents when from business to business collecting candy and had a chance to play Halloween-themed games. The event is sponsored by the village Parks and Recreation Department and the Antioch business community and…
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Wilmot High School presents ‘Nana’s Naughty Knickers’
Comedy runs through the weekend By Anne Trautner Staff Writer A couple of Wilmot High School students will transform into seniors this weekend. Senior citizens, that is, in the school’s production of “Nana’s Naughty Knickers,” a comedy written by Katherine DiSavino. The story takes place in Nana’s New York City apartment where she secretly designs…
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Silver Lake remains a village
But dissolution advocates vow to fight on By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The Village of Silver Lake earned a reprieve Tuesday evening. A referendum calling for the dissolution of the village did not gain enough votes to prevail. Dissolve supporters won the vote, 608-538, but did not gain the tow-thirds majority needed to dissolve the village.…
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Wrapped up in love
Knitting group creates comfort for those in need By Gail Peckler-Dziki Correspondent Shakespeare tells us that it is “sleep that knits up the raveled sleeve of care,” but the women of the Antioch Area Health Care Accessibility Alliance knit and crochet group will tell you that their handiwork wraps up others in their warm love.…
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Church fall fest offered fun, history
By Gail Peckler-Dziki Correspondent The third annual Community Baptist Fall Fest on Oct. 24 brought church members and people from Silver Lake and surrounding communities together for food, fun and a little history. One feature of Fall Fest was Pastor Cliff Hathcock’s historical tour of the church. The Community Baptist Church had its beginning in…
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Panthers’ season ends in heartbreak
By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor The Wilmot football team had revenge on its mind Oct. 24. The visiting Panthers were trying to erase the memory of a four-overtime loss to Burlington earlier this season. This time, it was win or go home in a Division 2 Level 1 playoff game. Wilmot was on its way…
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Walking in memory of Nate
Homecoming spirit supports Nate Walter Scholarship By Anne Trautner Staff Writer During homecoming week at Wilmot Union High School, students dressed according to various themes each day – pajamas, togas and superhero outfits, all in an effort to show their spirit. That Wednesday evening, on Oct. 8, many of the students came to the school…
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Balloon fun with Master Ron
Master Ron makes balloon animals for children at the annual Pumpkin Daze festival in Salem Oct. 18. A variety of fun events and entertainment was available during the festival. (Photo by Earlene Frederick)
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Halloween central
JJ Blinkers has a costume for every whim By Janet Deaver-Pack Correspondent It’s the time for all wannabe witches, pirates, princesses, cowpokes, homicidal maniacs, ghouls, wizards, gangsters, and flappers to check their costumes – Halloween is approaching fast. Now second only to Christmas in popularity, the last day of October brings out the fun in…
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Football playoffs: And now, the real season begins
From the first day of training camp in August, teams think about this week. Playoff week. Seven whole days of pure bliss starting with Saturday’s release of the WIAA playoff brackets. It’s the best time of year to be a high school sports fan, as the best teams in the area will duke it out…