Category: News
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Lake harvester repaired, for now
By Gail Peckler-Dziki~Correspondent Paddock Lake Village Administrator Tim Popanda reported that he would be coming to the Paddock Lake District annual meeting to request money to repair the weed harvester at a July 18 meeting of the lake protection and rehabilitation district commissioners. The village board is also the lake protection and rehabilitation commission. “The…
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A cut too deep: Residents say ditches are dangerous
By Gail Peckler-Dziki~Correspondent A small group or Randall residents who own full-time or permanent homes in The Knolls spoke up about their concerns over the results of a recent road and ditch repair project done in their subdivision. They believe ditches were cut too deep and now pose safety issues. On Feb. 30 Randall residents…
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Chamber gets ready for Business in the Park
By Annette Newcomb~Editor The Twin Lakes Chamber and Business Association currently has two big projects in the hopper. First up, the Garden Gate art project. In upcoming weeks you may see creatively decorated garden gates displayed at Keller Williams Premier Realty, 334 E. Main; Associated Bank, 213 N. Lake Avenue; BP Gas Station, 475 North…
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Unsung heroes
There’s a lot of unsung heroes during Country Thunder, you know those people who make sure you are safe and comfortable. Among those are the crew from Pat’s Sanitary that makes sure those Port-A-Potties are clean and stocked with TP. Yes, it’s a dirty job and thankfully someone is willing to do it. So here’s…
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Burn ban has been lifted for the Town of Salem
Town of Salem Fire Chief, Mike Slover, has advised that the recent rain was sufficient enough to alleviate the dry and hazardous conditions. The burn ban for the Town of Salem has been lifted as of July 27. Residents are reminded that according to Salem Town Code of Ordinance, a burn permit from the Fire…
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If those are creme puffs, it must be State Fair time!
The 161st Wisconsin State Fair will take place AUg. 2 – 12 at State Fair Park in West Allis. The 200 acre park features 30 free stages of ongoing entertainment. On Wednesday, Aug. 8, during UW-Madison Day, the UW Marching Band, Bucky Badger and the UW Cheerleaders will pump up the crowd. Thursday, Aug. 9 is…
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Masked man robs Associated Bank in early evening
By Alexandrea Dahlstrom~Staff Writer Lake Geneva police were still searching Monday for a man who robbed Associated Bank in Lake Geneva last week. The bank at 100 E. Geneva Square was robbed at 5:52 p.m. July 19, said Lake Geneva Police Chief Michael S. Rasmussen. The suspect was described as a white man wearing a…
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Jason Aldean in the house!
Jason Aldean kicked it Friday night at Country Thunder, playing to another sold out crowd. Aldean broke into the music scene in 2005 with his hit, “Hicktown.” Dwight Yoakam and Blake Shelton are Saturday night’s headliners. (Photo by Earlene Frederick)
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Home Sweet Home
The Farm feels the love from county music fans during Thursday night’s performance. The Farm is now traveling across the country on their first tour and will return to the area Aug. 27 to play at Wrigley Field. (Photo by Earlene Frederick)
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Country cuties
Country music fans show their appreciation for Thursday night’s performance by Big and Rich. The stage layout at Country Thunder allows fans to get up close to performers and both seem to enjoy the positive feedback that bounces back and forth. There’s no doubt about it, these music fans are loving the show. (Photo by…