Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of August.
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🏘️ Community
The 2024 Kenosha County Fair in Wilmot, celebrating its 103rd year with a 'Hay Bales & Cow Tails' theme, opened with expectations of attracting over 40,000 attendees.
The old Wilmot Grade School has been repurposed into the River Road Market, offering vendor spaces, music areas, and community events.
Kenosha County kicks off a week of summer fun with free concerts, the county fair, and ends with a Picnic in the Park, all boasting various activities for the community.
Kenosha Broadcasting Company is hosting 'Jamapalooza 2024,' a free, family-friendly music event with local bands, a laser light show, and summer activities, on Aug.
17 at Pennoyer Park.
🚨 Crime
Marlow D. Palmore, a 65-year-old convicted sex offender, will be relocated to Pleasant Prairie with monitoring after prison release.
🎭 Culture
The Kenosha ArtMarket, offering fine art, jewelry, pottery, and live music, returns on August 18 at Union Park, indicating a positive public response and an increase in vendors.
The HarborPark Jazz, Rhythm and Blues festival in Kenosha on Aug 17 will be headlined by South African guitarist Jonathan Butler, featuring local talents and supporting the Mahone Fund for academic achievements.
📰 Economy
Kenosha's Mayor suggests exploring expanded rail services between Kenosha, Racine, and Milwaukee could boost job access and economic growth.
🏥 Health
Lily Lake Beach in Kenosha County remains under a caution advisory due to high E.coli levels, though not high enough to close the beach.
19-year-old Jackson Henderson's organ donation saved four lives following his brain death due to a drowning incident.
🎉 Kenosha Events
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Quilting with the Stars: Southport Quilters Guild Show Opening Reception
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Sunflower Wreath Creation Workshop
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Port of Fear Film Festival: A Celebration of Horror and Sci-Fi
Celebrate all things horror, sci-fi, fantasy, and thriller at the Port of Fear Film Festival, showcasing diverse cinema at the Kemper Center.
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