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Articles from the May 18, 2022 edition


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  • Victor Vieyra-Yepez, 1959-2022

    Updated May 24, 2022

    Victor Vieyra-Yepez of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. He was born July 16, 1959 in Tacambaro Michoacan, Mexico to the late Gordiano Zavala and Romana Yepez; he moved to Lake Wales from Mexico in 1987. Victor worked in the tile manufacturing business and a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. He was a hard-working man with a big heart. Victor was a good friend to many; he was a great husband, father, and grandfather. He is...

  • Dennis Hill Hewitt, 1945-2022

    Updated May 24, 2022

    Dennis Hill Hewitt passed away on May 22, 2022, in Bartow, FL. He was born on August 20, 1945, in Miami, FL to the late Mary and Cecil Hewitt. Dennis had been involved with the Kiwanis club, he loved hiking and being outdoors, enjoyed growing peppers, and loved old books, especially poetry. He was a former treasurer to The Humane Society and enjoyed playing softball with his granddaughter Candace. Dennis is preceded in death by 2 brothers and a sister. He is survived by his...

  • Fishing Still Active as Rains Begin

    Charlie Wynperle, Fishing Expert|Updated May 24, 2022

    The beginning of the wet summer season is upon us, and that means lots of changes in fishing patters. The dry spring has left some lakes very low, which also means that boaters should exercise caution around potential shoals. On Lake Walk-in-Water, try drifting with a Whack-em jig off shore for specks. Anglers are catching 10-15 per trip with some really good ones mixed in. Bass are offshore and out in front of the big pier at Indian Lake on the east side of lake. Drag a...

  • Care Center Invites Public to Join Bike Event Friday

    Robert Connors, Managing Editor|Updated May 24, 2022

    You are invited to join a host of others in an opportunity to get some fresh air and exercise this week. The Lake Wales Care Center is encouraging area residents to take part in the National Ride Your Bike to Work Day by participating in the fun event this Friday, May 20. National Bike to Work Day promotes the bicycle as a healthy and safe alternative for commuting to work. Scores of bicycle enthusiasts and novices are expected to join an escorted tour around the downtown area...