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Week in Review: Man Shot in Road Rage Incident, Seven Lemont Wrestlers Medal at State
A look back at the headlines from Feb. 13-19.
Emmanuel J. Ventouris, 21, will serve 30 days in DuPage County Jail for attempting to obstruct justice by providing false information to police, according to a SouthtownStar report.
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Students were recently honored for their outstanding achievement on Advanced Placement exams in May 2011.
Tuesday, Feb. 14
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A 58-year-old victim remains hospitalized for a gunshot wound to his abdomen following the shooting Monday at 107th Street and Archer Avenue.
Sketch Released As Police Seek Shooter in Lemont Road Rage Incident
Police are searching for a white male, between 20 and 30 years of age, who they said shot a 58-year-old Downers Grove man Monday morning on 107th Street near 104th Avenue.
Patch stopped by local flower shops Monday as owners and employees prepared for their busiest holiday of the year.
Mayor, Chamber of Commerce Celebrate Grand Opening of Orange 13
The upscale restaurant and lounge hosted dozens of guests Monday night for a ribbon-cutting, champagne toast and hors d'oeuvres.
Lemont Dolphins Swim Club Wins Conference Championship
The Lemont Park District's swim team dominated the South Suburban Swim Conference competition Saturday, winning by more than 250 points.
Lemont's Maggie Brown Named to State's Top High School Concert Band
The Lemont High School junior and contra bass clarinet player was named to the Honors Concert Band during the Illinois Music Educators Association (IMEA) All-State Conference last month.
Wednesday, Feb. 15
Whiz Kid: Lemont High School Senior Kevin Driscoll
Driscoll played the role of "East" in the 2012 Illinois High School Theatre Festival All-State Production, "Almost, Maine," in January.
Jeffrey LaMorte Offers to Redeem Gift Certificates for Recently Closed Salon Moda
Jeffrey LaMorte Salon and Day Spa, 1243 State St., will redeem gift certificates up to $25.
Thursday, Feb. 16
District 113A Board to Begin Interviewing Superintendent Candidates
Board members will interview six candidates Saturday before narrowing the field to only two candidates for second-round interviews next week.
Football: Lemont Junior Ethan Pocic Up to 20 Scholarship Offers
The Chicago Tribune reports that Texas A&M, Clemson, Ole Miss, Mississippi State and Missouri are the latest to offer scholarships to the standout offensive tackle.
Report: OnStar Helped Police Locate Victim in Lemont Road Rage Shooting
Cook County police are still searching for a white man between 20 and 30 who allegedly shot a 58-year-old motorist on 107th Street near 104th Avenue.
Friday, Feb. 17
Judge Delays Bond Decision for Man Charged in Naperville Bar Stabbing
Daniel J. Olaska will appear before the court again March 2 after defense attorneys were given time to process additional video and photo evidence they received this week. Olaska is currently being held on $3 million bond.
Durkin is running for re-election as state representative of Illinois' 82nd district.
Lemont High School Honors February Students of the Month
Senior Tom Porter, junior Tanya Sheppard, sophomore Andrew Chialdikas and freshman Joe Sciacca were recognized during the Feb. 13 meeting of the District 210 Board of Education.
Boys Basketball: Old Quarry Varsity Team Sets School Scoring Record
The Warriors scored the most points of any Old Quarry team in 16 seasons during their 73-43 win over Eisenhower on Feb. 8.
Sunday, Feb. 19
Wrestling: Lemont Boasts Record Seven Medalists at State Finals
Seniors Jake Kaminsky and Eric Kirkman were IHSA Class 2A runners-up in their respective weight classes Saturday.
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