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Sportsman’s Club picks up along its two Adopt-A-Highway segments
Apr 15, 2026
Lake City Sportsman’s Club members picked up two sections on April 12 for their semi-annual Adopt-A-Highway ditch pickup. They have been doing this since 2013. This time they picked up 25 bags of garbage. Front row, from left: John Plote, Audry Plote, Keston Reese, Ruth TePoel, Jodi Bonnerup,...
Pelicans proliferate on Pleasant Valley Lakelet, crane makes appearance
Apr 15, 2026
A great many pelicans were present on the southern portion of Pleasant Valley Lakelet (AKA Frontenac Pond) on April 10. Ben Threinen, who took this photo, said it’s the first time in about six years he’s seen such a large gathering on the pond. Back then they had congregated on the northern part of...
Rotary does spring highway cleanup
Apr 15, 2026
Lake City Rotary Club members picked up trash along both sides of Highway 61 from Kelly’s Lakehouse to the Gilbert Creek Bridge. “This was our annual spring clean up,” the club said. “We do it again in the fall.” Pictured are Rotarians Sonda Featherstone (front), Tom Dwelle (back), and (in between...
Community choir performs to hundreds at spring concert
Apr 15, 2026
An estimated 250-300 people attended the Lake City Community Choir’s spring concert Sunday, April 12, in the Lincoln High School auditorium.
The choir moved to a larger venue this spring after drawing a capacity crowd last fall in the ballroom at City Hall.
“We didn’t fill up the auditorium,” said...
Evangelist Ian Peters to speak at Redeeming Grace
Apr 15, 2026
Evangelist, author, singer/songwriter, and Overseer of Global Apostolic Alliance Ian Peters will be “sharing a message of hope and grace” this Sunday, April 19, at 10 a.m., at Redeeming Grace Community Church, the church said in a news release.
“Ian Peters was born in India, grew up in Australia,...
Local Lore: For its time, the Hotel Lyon was ‘first class’
Apr 15, 2026
Considered another of Lake City’s lost resources, the historic Hotel Lyon can trace its foundations back to one of the very first hotels constructed here. Initially known as the American House, this small hotel was built sometime between 1854 and 1856 before being acquired later by one of Lake...
High school jazz concert featuring special guest is Saturday, April 25
Apr 15, 2026
Lincoln High School proudly presents its Spring Jazz Concert on Saturday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. This exciting concert features the Lake City Jazz Ensembles performing alongside special guest artist Snacklebox.
Snacklebox is a high-energy, 10-piece ensemble known for its fresh take on jazz, funk,...
Historical society’s member appreciation event is tomorrow
Apr 15, 2026
The annual meeting and member appreciation event for the Lake City Historical Society has been scheduled for Friday, April 17 in the second floor ballroom at City Hall.
An appetizer and dessert buffet will be offered at 6 p.m. followed by a very short member meeting at 6:30 p.m.
The rest of the...
Library program will show how to turn discarded books into upcycled journals
Apr 15, 2026
The Lake City Public Library still has a few openings in the Upcycled Journals with Big Raven Farms class for ages 16 and up on Tuesday, April 28, at 5:30 p.m. Join Joleen Emery for an exciting and eco-friendly workshop where she will guide you in creating a beautiful handmade journal made from...
Lincoln High School Students of the Month for March, 2026
Apr 15, 2026
Lincoln High School has announced the March 2026 Students of the Month for Grades 7 through 9. Two students from these grades are selected each month.
March students include:
• Seveth grade: Lilia Stenlund and Brooks Holst
• Eighth grade: Zoey Mueller and Jade Duran Lopez
• Ninth grade: Re’Ale...
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