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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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Falcons can’t hold off Comets
By Dan Truttschel Sports Correspondent Early in the second half Friday night, the Westosha Central football team found itself with a four-point lead over one of the Southern Lakes Conference leaders. Unfortunately for the Falcons, they couldn’t hang on quite long enough. Visiting Delavan-Darien scored three second-half touchdowns to hold off Central’s upset attempt in…
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Panthers survive trip to Burlington for victory
By Dan Truttschel Sports Correspondent Host Burlington gave the Wilmot football team its best shot during a third-quarter scoring flurry Friday night. But the Panthers answered in a big way during the last 12 minutes – and survived a Southern Lakes Conference slugfest in the process. Wilmot held a slim 39-37 lead heading into the…
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Westosha boys starting to find stride
Sports Correspondent Slowly but surely, the Westosha Central boys volleyball team is starting to round into form. Central swept the pool play at Saturday’s Shorewood Invitational, but fell twice in the Gold Bracket to finish third overall. The 2-2 record bumped the Falcons to 13-9 overall. “We’re making progress,” Central coach Wayne Schultz said. “We…
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Tough season continues for Panther girls
By Dan Truttschel Sports Correspondent A season full of struggles continued down that path last week for the Wilmot girls volleyball team. The Panthers traveled to Union Grove in search of their first Southern Lakes Conference victory, but the Broncos refused to allow that in a 25-7, 25-15, 25-16 victory. Wilmot coach Lindsey Gruber said…
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Central girls ready for week’s challenges
By Dan Truttschel Sports Correspondent This week will tell a lot about the Westosha Central girls volleyball team. Central traveled to the state’s top-ranked Division 1 team Tuesday night and will follow that with its own Central Smash Tournament Saturday that features a field littered with quality programs. The invite, set to begin at 9…
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Football roundup
No stopping Rockets for homecoming match up By Gregory Harutunian correspondent Marengo head coach Matt Lynch is an enthusiast and fun to watch, as he moves with the action of each play, up and down the sideline. Rockets head coach Pat Elder is more reserved by comparison, and lets his charges work the game plan…
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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…