By Bob Balgemann REPORTER “Mayor Mike” is back for a second, four-year term as the city’s chief executive officer. Incumbent Republican Mike Chamberlain received 62 percent of the 1,543 ballots cast in the Tuesday, Feb. 28 GOP primary to defeat the challenger, Ric Brereton, son of Chamberlain’s predecessor, longtime Mayor […]
By Kathryn Menue EDITOR On Friday, Feb. 24, Sgt. P’s Lapghans for Veterans gathered at VFW Post 1461 at 10 a.m. for their monthly meeting and to craft more lapghans to be donated. The 20 members at the meeting received an extra spark of inspiration for their efforts when Garden […]
By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Coaches who have been around for a while always find themselves facing different challenges as new seasons approach. Bethany Meyer will be returning for her third year as head coach of the girls varsity basketball team at Harlem High School. Her first two seasons were successful, […]
By Margaret Downing REPORTER The oldest and longest lasting business in the City of Loves Park recently closed down after 87 years! The doors to Blume’s Garage were shut at the beginning of this year and many area customers, as they drive by the location at 5614 N. Second St. […]