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Happy Friday, Antioch!
We’ve had some crazy weather this week, with beautiful days followed by some stormy nights. If you haven’t already signed up for Hyper-Reach, now is a good time to do it. This free service, provided in partnership with the Village, the Antioch Fire Protection District, and Antioch Township, helps keep residents informed during dangerous weather and other emergency situations. You can sign up for email, text, and phone alerts here.
There are also a few things happening around town and in the week ahead:
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Tomorrow, April 18, Antioch Township is hosting a drive-thru electronics recycling event from 9 a.m. to noon at the Antioch Township Center. The event is open to the public and will be held rain or shine.
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If you’re a music fan, Saturday is also Record Store Day, and Reef Records on Main Street is taking part.
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On Sunday, Mike Nielsen will host a ribbon-cutting at the RE/MAX Advantage Realty office at 532 Lake Street. Mike is the new owner of Advantage Realty, and the event runs from 1 to 5 p.m., with the ribbon cutting and blessing at 2 p.m. Congratulations, Mike, and best of luck in this new chapter.
Looking ahead, on Wednesday, April 22 we'll have our next budget presentation, and I’m hopeful we’ll be at the point where we can approve the 2026-27 budget. Thank you to our staff and Board for the hard work that goes into this process each year.
Also coming up next Saturday, April 25, is the Penny’s Purpose fundraiser at Docker’s North. Penny’s Purpose continues to do meaningful work in our community, and it’s always great to see local organizations supported so strongly.
A few other reminders for the week ahead:
Watch out for street sweepers next week. LRS Clean Sweep will begin sweeping operations this Monday, April 20 and residents are asked to keep streets clear of parked vehicles during the week so crews can work safely and efficiently.
Next weekend, the Antioch Traveling Closet Corporation, NFP will host its next giveaway event on Sunday, April 26, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 311 Depot Street. This event provides free clothing and toiletries for those in need on a first-come, first-served basis. Please bring a valid ID to confirm residency.
And one more reminder that Antioch Aqua Center pool memberships are now on sale. The season opens Memorial Day weekend. Summer will be here before we know it, assuming spring decides to stop being so dramatic.
Have a great weekend, Antioch!
—Scott J. Gartner
Mayor of Antioch
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