Remember my article Sunday about signs being stolen that I had put along my neighbor’s property on heavily-traveled Lake Avenue in Lakewood. Today I was out looking for the mail and saw the husband picking up leaves. (God bless him. … Continue reading
Category Archives: Lakewood Police
Mid-afternoon one could have been excused if one thought Police and Fire National Nights Out events throughout McHenry County would be cancelled. The sky cleared up, however, allowing the Village of Lakewood and other municipalities to hold their community relations … Continue reading
For the first time in my memory the Lakewood Police Department is holding a National Night Out Tuesday from 5:30 to 8:30 at Redtail Golf Course, according to Chief Mike Roth. “There will be food, music, and fund for the … Continue reading
Lakewood Village President Paul Serwatka continues to report his take on Village Board meetings. Here’s his reflections on last Tuesday’s meeting: 3 BIG SUCCESSES! – Reporting on Our Recent Village Board Meeting Reporting on our June 27th village board meeting, … Continue reading
No news has appeared in a press release yet, but neighbors of where Crystal Creek flows from Crystal Lake report that children riding bikes were hit by a landscaping truck. The Crystal Lake Police Department says no one was killed. … Continue reading
A message from Lakewood Village President Paul Serwatka: In follow up to yesterday’s newsletter regarding the resignation of our Chief of Police, Leigh Rawson, I wanted to bring you up-to-speed with the following: As village president, I have selected Lakewood … Continue reading
A message from Lakewood Village President Paul Serwatka: I wanted to provide you a with brief, but significant update. This morning I accepted the resignation of our Lakewood Chief of Police, Leigh Rawson. I will provide you with a more … Continue reading
Lost my seventh Donald Trump sign this afternoon. A neighbor got a photo of the guy getting back in his vehicle complete with license plate number…which will appear in the Lakewood Police report, I’m thinking. The man told my neighbor … Continue reading
Filed my fifth police report with Lakewood about another Donald Trump sign that disappeared. It was stolen between 5 Saturday night and this afternoon when we returned from lunch at Colonial Cafe (where we found the wine price has increased … Continue reading
What happened at the last Lakewood Village from Lakewood Trustee Paul Serwatka:In follow up to yesterday’s village board meeting, Report on Village Board Meeting I wanted to give a quick report on the deliberations over “Agenda Item #7”. This was … Continue reading
Lakewood Village Trustee Paul Serwatka suggests residents might be interested in a proposal to have Crystal Lake Police answer calls from 2 to 6 AM with money saved to be used to plan a new village hall in this email: … Continue reading
Lakewood’s Village Board brought those proposing to build the Chicagoland SportsPlex to face the public Tuesday night, one week before zoning of it is to be considered. The main concern of those in Colleens Cote, who have a Huntley postal … Continue reading
Lakewood Village President Erin Smith’s Spring letter: From the President Dear Neighbors: As I write this article, it is a beautiful and sunny day in the Village of Lakewood. But the bitterly cold weather remains and is a reminder that … Continue reading
From Lakewood’s Police Chief Lawrence Howell: “Last night at approximately 8:53pm a fatal accident occurred at the north intersection of Rt. 47 and Rt. 176. “The Lakewood Police Department assisted by McHenry County Sheriff Department, Lakewood Fire Department, and the … Continue reading
There is no Police Pension Fund in the Village of Lakewood. That’s what Administrator Catherine Peterson replied to my Freedom of Information request. Here’s what she said: “Concerning your second FOIA request (Police Pension), please be advised that our Police … Continue reading
An idea I first heard in the fall of 2007 from Democratic Party candidate for County Coroner David Bachmann is taking over big time under the DEA’s leadership. I first noticed the DEA program in New Jersey in September, 2010.. … Continue reading
The following email came from a Lakewood resident to my computer last night. All images can be enlarged by clicking on them. A local (Lakewood), Crystal Lake family is thinking about canceling Halloween at their house because thieves stole all … Continue reading
As my wife and I were heading past the south side of the Main Beach on the way to Colonial Café for dinner, we say three emergency vehicles speeding west into Lakewood. First came a vehicle with a small aluminum … Continue reading
As my wife and I were heading past the south side of the Main Beach on the way to Colonial Café for dinner, we say three emergency vehicles speeding west into Lakewood. First came a vehicle with a small aluminum … Continue reading