Category: News
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Police Pact brings mutual aid for Johnsburg and Spring Grove
By Gregory Harutunian ~ Correspondent More than a month has passed since the Village of Spring Grove approved a mutual aid initiative with the Johnsburg police department as a cooperative effort along its adjacent municipal borders, providing extra manpower and access to specialized equipment from both law enforcement agencies. The Village of Johnsburg formally ratified…
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It’s all about kids
A group participating in the Tour de Kids Trois head down a trail on July 28. The event kicked off at Doyle’s Pub in Richmond. The annual event raises funds to assist families in McHenry County that have a child with cancer. It learn more about the event or do donate, log on to ww.itsallaboutkids.info…
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Wheels to Prosper winner
Dusti Grenus (on right), with her daugther, Kameron, was selected winner of the Wheels to Prosper contest sponsored by Wilmot Auto. Owners Dwayne (from left) and Cindy Garwood, along with their daughter, Savannah, made the announcement July 14, during a luncheon they hosted. There were 15 nominations made. Grenus received a four-door Saturn, which Wilmot…
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Picnic in the Park
About 150 residents enjoyed last week’s Picnic in the Park, held July 24 Hoagg Beach Park in Paddock Lake. An estimated 190 hot dogs were enjoyed, along with all kinds of other good things to eat. Another free community picnic will be held later this month, date to be announced. Kids played on the playground…
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Lookin’ good for 40!
The Aquanut Water Ski team took fourth in state competition recently, thanks to skiing like this. This is the 40th year the Twin Lakes-based water ski teams have performed. The teams will continue to perform free shows every Wednesday and Saturday night at 6 p.m. at Lance Park in Twin Lakes through Labor Day weekend.…
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The ultimate horse power
This weekend visitors to Old World Wisconsin will be able to work with a variety of old farming equipment, like a thresher (not shown) that is being powered by these horses walking on a “treadmill.” It’s all part of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Days at the museum, located in Eagle. Visitors will get to immerse themselves…
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National School lunch guidelines told
Central High School District of Westosha has announced its policy for children unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program or milk for split-session students served under the Special Milk Program. Each school office and the central office has a copy of the policy,…
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Community State Bank robbed Tuesday
The Community State Bank, 25360 75th St., Salem, was robbed at 2:23 p.m. Tuesday, July 31. The suspect is a white male, ages 18 to 25, weighing 225 to 260 pounds and is approximately 5’10” to 6’0″ tall. His hair is light brown or blond. He was wearing a blue button down shirt and blue…
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Richmond burn ban has been cancelled
Effective, July 30, Fire Chief Rich Gallas of the Richmond Township Fire Protection District, has announced the open burning ban in the Village of Richmond (VOR) and the unincorporated areas of the Richmond Fire Protection District (RTFPD) that had been in effect since July 13, has been rescinded. Open burning in the Village and the…
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Bohner’s Lake water high in bacteria
On July 31, the Bohner’s Lake Public Beach, in the Town of Burlington, water quality tested as poor. The beach has been posted “poor” as bacterial levels present could cause illness. To avoid illness it is recommended that individuals avoid ingesting the water and bath after water exposure. Daily tests will be conducted until the…