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  • Christine Frances Magruder Hackl, 1927-2024

    News Obituary Service|Updated Mar 27, 2024

    Christine Frances Magruder Hackl, age 96 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on March 23, 2024. Christine was born on June 16, 1927 in Jackson, Mississippi. She married Albert James Hackl and celebrated 67 happy years of marriage, and raised eight children seemingly with ease, navigated numerous moves around the country with an adventurous spirit, and never wavered in her Catholic faith. Known for her strong convictions, Christine never shied away from tough topics and...

  • History Museum Hosts "Black Masculinity in Florida" Program

    Updated Dec 5, 2021

    A Thursday evening virtual presentation by a renowned speaker Dr. Vincent Adejumo, who will explore the history of race in the United States and the impacts of specific events such as the infamous Trayvon Martin shooting. The psychological effect of such events has repercussions for society in general. The on-line presentation will begin at 6:00 p.m. and is part of the History Museum's guest speaker series, funded by Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment fo...

  • Jay M. Price, Jr., 1958-2021

    Updated Oct 11, 2021

    Jay M. Price, Jr., 63 June 8, 1958 to October 2, 2021 At the age of 63, Jay lost his battle to cancer. Pre-Deceased by his beloved infant daughter Jaime Lynn Price. Survived by his parents Jay and Barbara (Drusbacky) Price of East Hartford. Along with his son Jeremiah Price and two granddaughters, Maddison and Audrinna Price of Connecticut. His Daughter Jessica (Price) Preston and wife Mandy of Lutz, Fl. Sister Penny (Price) Manganello and husband Mark, nephew Vincent...

  • Katherine Beatrice (Taylor) Ciszek, 1926-2021

    Updated Oct 11, 2021

    Katherine Beatrice (Taylor) Ciszek (1/10/1926 - 10/7/2021), was born, just prior to the Great Depression, in Lake Wales, Fl. to Mamie (Douglas) and L.E. Taylor. She was the third youngest of 11 children, all who preceded her in passing. Katherine married John S. Ciszek in 1945 following his Air Force discharge and after 1 year in Chicago (his home), they settled in Lake Wales where they raised, what would eventually be, 7 children. Every Sunday, the family would fill an...

  • Mertice Bettina Stokes, 1964-2021

    Updated Sep 22, 2021

    Mertice Bettina Stokes of Jacksonville went home to be with the Lord on September 3rd at St. Vincent Riverside Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born April 9, 1964, in Lake Wales to John C. and Mertice W. Fehringer. She was a devoted wife and homemaker and was a member of Evangel Assembly of God in Jacksonville. She also loved being a part of her childhood church, Impact, when visiting Lake Wales. Tina realized her passion for children very early in life, especially...

  • Rose Laureti, 1945-2021

    Updated Aug 29, 2021

    Memorial Services for Rose Marie Laureti, 75, of Lake Wales, who died Aug. 12, 2021 will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25 at Lake Wales Lutheran Church, with Pastor Bill Whitehead officiating. Rose was born on December 12, 1945 in Genoa, NE to Herman and Mary Silverberg. Rose's first love was God and family. That love was followed closely by her love and devotion for her work in the medical profession where she worked in various capacities for over 40 years. When she...

  • 19 from Lake Wales Included in Operation Bell Gang Drug Arrests

    Updated Jul 29, 2021

    Following a 16-month undercover investigation, Polk County Sheriff's Office undercover Narcotics detectives and the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force made 29 arrests in the Lake Wales area and obtained three arrest warrants related to the trafficking, sale, and possession of illegal narcotics. The operation was dubbed the "Bell Gang Blues." Seventeen of the suspects and two still at large were from Lake Wales. During the investigation, detectives and agents...

  • Talk is Cheap

    Michel Wilder, Contributing Writer|Updated Jan 10, 2021

    It is most probable that you have heard the phrase, talk is cheap. Perhaps you have even said it yourself. The phrase suggests that it is easier to talk about doing something than to actually do that thing. It is usually a commentary that someone is not following through on a guarantee or promise. We might say, "Put your money where your month is" or "You can talk the talk, but can you walk the walk?" Most people you talk to today claim a relationship with God. Claims vary,...

  • Linda Ann Haggblom, 1948-2020

    Updated Jan 28, 2020

    Linda Ann Haggblom, 71, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, Jan. 27, 2020 at her residence. She was born October 11, 1948 in Perth Amboy, NJ to the late John and Melissa Mae (Martin) Misak. She was a horse trainer in New Jersey. Linda was a free spirit and loved animals. She is preceded in death by her brother Jack Misak. She is survived by her husband Vincent Haggblom, sister Doris Barrentine and husband (Lamar) of Lake Wales, FL and niece Victoria Heath. No services are scheduled at this time. Marion Nelson Funeral Home in...

  • Having Hope at Home Runs Nov. 8-24 at Lake Wales Little Theatre

    Updated Nov 21, 2019

    The Lake Wales Little Theatre's first Season 42 production, Having Hope at Home, opens Friday, Nov. 8 and runs for three weekends. Having Hope at Home is described as a light comedy with serious intentions. Directed by Glenda Thurmond, the productions will be at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 24 in the intimate 140-seat theater at 411 N. Third St. Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for those under age 18 and can be purchased online at...

  • Kimberly Kinsley, 1979-2019

    Updated Oct 16, 2019

    Polk County Sheriff's Office Crime Scene Technician Kimberly Kinsley, 40, died Sept. 30 from a sudden illness. A Celebration of Life service with law enforcement honors is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 19 at the First Baptist Church of Lake Wales with family greeting friends at 9:30 a.m. She was born June 1, 1979. She dedicated 18 years of her life to public service. She was preceded in death by her father, Granville Kinsley in 2017 and her brother, Granville...

  • Albin Eugene Kendall, 1930-2019

    Updated Oct 9, 2019

    Albin Eugene Kendall, 89, of Apopka passed Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 at the Lake Mary Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was born February 4, 1930 in Sanford, Florida to the late Albin and Stella (Vincent) Kendall. He was preceded in death by his wife, Claire Dueand Kendall; brother, Richard F. Kendall. Survivors include his daughter, Celia A. Stockdale of Apopka; son, Robert P. Kendall of Lake Wales. Funeral Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10 at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church with Fr. David Vargas officiating....

  • Lake Wales Medical Center Offers Job Training Internships for Students with Disabilities

    Chevon T. Baccus APR, Executive Editor|Updated Aug 28, 2019

    Vincent Harris struggled in high school and took 10 years to earn his bachelor's degree. His own experience makes him even more committed to helping adult students with disabilities find meaningful employment after their nine-month internships at Lake Wales Medical Center. As the Project SEARCH instructor, Harris shared his passion at a gathering Aug. 28 to kick off the program for students with disabilities, ages 18-22. The five students – four from Lake Wales High School a...

  • Vincent Reid, 1931-2019

    Updated Jul 30, 2019

    Vincent Reid, 87 of Lake Wales, died July 29 at Winter Haven Hospital. He was born Dec. 1, 1931. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is in charge of arrangements....

  • Vincent DePaul Connors, 1955-2019

    Updated Jul 4, 2019

    Vincent DePaul Connors of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Lake Wales Medical Center after a long battle with pneumonia. He was 64. Born in Evanston, Illinois, Vince came to Lake Wales as the infant son of Mary L. and Paul T. Connors. He attended St. Williams' Academy as well as local public schools and graduated from Lake Wales High School in 1973. He enjoyed sports, wildlife, weather, and nature in general. Generous "to a fault," he often gave away favorite...

  • Invasive Weed Removal Continues on Crystal Lake

    Updated Jun 29, 2019

    An odd looking boat with a paddlewheel on front is continuing removal of weeds on Crystal Lake, behind the city library. The City of Lake Wales is paying local firm Texas Aquatic Harvesting $12,500 for removal of invasive torpedo grass and common cattail grass on Crystal Lake. The firm also is removing water hyacinths and other invasive weeds from Lake Weaver at the corner of Central Avenue and U.S. 27 at a cost of $13,500. According to Parks Superintendent Vincent Crawford,...

  • Lake Weed Removal Project Begins

    Updated May 29, 2019

    City lakes will soon have a cleaner, and perhaps healthier, appearance, thanks to an ambitious weed-harvesting effort that began on Thursday. The work is being performed by a contractor working under an agreement approved by the City Commission in April. Clearing started on Lake Weader, also known as Lake Weaver, where the city operates a large fountain. The lake borders US 27 and Central Avenue in Lake Wales. Shifts in wind direction have recently been moving a large mat of...

  • City Removing Invasive Weeds from Two Lakes and Five More Need Work

    Chevon T. Baccus APR, Executive Editor|Updated May 3, 2019

    EDITOR'S NOTE: This story has been updated with information about five other lakes needing invasive plant removal. The City of Lake Wales soon will be paying $26,000 to have invasive weeds removed from two local lakes. Eventually the cost to rehabilitate Lake Weader, Crystal Lake and five more lakes could reach over $1 million, according to city Parks Superintendent Vincent Crawford. City Commissioner Terrye Howell at the April 16 meeting asked for a status on the removal of...

  • Chorale Honors Director Treadway at Final Concert

    Cassie Jacoby, Staff Writer|Updated Apr 11, 2019

    Lake Wales Chorale Musical Director Vince Treadway bid a fond farewell after receiving a standing ovation from the packed audience on Sunday, April 7 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Lake Wales. Students from the Warner University Chorus and Chorale members were accompanied on piano by Dr. Jonathan Reed, Warner University assistant professor of music, and on organ by Lee Cobb, who serves as organist and choirmaster at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Ft. Myers. Treadway, who...