Lake and McHenry County Scanner A “major crash” involving three vehicles left two people seriously injured and trapped in a car that rolled over on Algonquin Road in Algonquin Wednesday afternoon The Huntley Fire Protection District and Algonquin Police Department responded around 2:48 p.m to the intersection of West Algonquin Road and Square Barn Road in Algonquin for a vehicle crash with injuries Fire officials said firefighters and paramedics arrived to find a three-vehicle crash with heavy damage One vehicle rolled over during the crash and landed upright in the ditch The two occupants inside the car were trapped and had to be extricated by the fire department Firefighters completed the extrication within 10 minutes and paramedics provided initial care at the scene A total of three ambulances were requested to the scene Three of them were transported to area hospitals Two of the three hospitalized were listed in serious condition The fourth person involved was evaluated but declined transport to the hospital Eastbound Algonquin Road and both directions of Square Barn Road were shut down for nearly an hour while emergency crews operated at the scene The crash remains under investigation by the Algonquin Police Department which called the incident a “major crash” and asked motorists to avoid the area during the road closure No part of this website may be reproduced or stored in any form without written permission from Lake and McHenry County Scanner To keep you informed about the latest news across Lake and McHenry counties as it happens Sign in Join now, it's FREE! It was an eventful weekend in North Bay for the Algonquin Regiment as it hosted dignitaries from the Netherlands and Timmins in observance of Liberation Weekend and coinciding with ceremonies overseas and domestic marking the liberation of Dutch towns and villages by Allied forces in the last year of the Second World War and the approaching 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (V.E.) Day it is a milestone year for the Algonquin Regiment in 2025 as it celebrates its 125th anniversary As part of the 4th Canadian Armoured Division, the Algonquin Regiment played an important role in the liberation of the Netherlands creating a bond that has endured over 80 years.  See related: Overseas tour follows the path of the historical Algonquin Regiment See clips below from Ne-Kah-Ne-Tah: The Liberation of Welberg with expert contributions from historians Anna Pearson (York University) Stephen Connor (Nipissing University) and Robert Catsburg (Welberg Liberation Memorial Foundation) joined by Mayor Peter Chirico of North Bay and Mayor Michelle Boileau of Timmins (each city is home to an Algonquin Regiment company), Mayor Ruud van den Belt of Steenbergen (Welberg The Netherlands) officially presented the Algonquin Regiment with its own Welberg Bell. On Sunday the bell was rung in unison with the Welberg Bell in the Netherlands and the South Alberta Light Horse Bell in Edmonton to commemorate those who have died and the connection the communities have in this collective loss Donated by the Liberation Monument Foundation Welberg This bell is related to the bell of the Liberation Monument Welberg in the Netherlands That monument was erected in 2004 in remembrance of the civilian and Canadian casualties during the liberation of Welberg and Steenbergen in 1944 This bell is a gift to the Algonquin Regiment as a token of gratitude for their contribution to liberate Welberg and Steenbergen during the Battle of the Scheldt It expresses the feelings of friendship between our community the Algonquins and Canada and the feelings of joint responsibility for freedom and democracy Just like the bell donated to the South Alberta Light Horse Regiment this bell also is connected in kindred spirit to the bell of the Welberg monument The three bells at least once a year will sound simultaneously to honour the fallen and express hope for the future For more on the significance of the Welberg Bell the regiment hosted a dinner at the Martin Leo Troy Armoury where Mayor van den Belt was the guest of honour The visiting mayor gave a presentation on the Welberg Bell. Stephen Connor of Nipissing University spoke about the connection between the Algonquin Regiment and the village of Welberg.  Liberation Weekend opened on Saturday morning with the unveiling of a plaque commissioned by the City of North Bay's Municipal Heritage Committee in collaboration with the Algonquin Regiment. The plaque tells the story of the Algonquin Regiment War Memorial which links the community with the Algonquin Regiment in the place where its cenotaph once stood at Algonquin Avenue and Jane Street a special declaration signing will take place at North Bay City Hall and Mayor van den Belt of Steenbergen will formally recognize the lasting bonds of friendship and remembrance shared between their communities “This event honours the profound legacy of the Algonquin Regiment and its deep ties to our City,” said Mayor Chirico ExpandEmergency crews were called at about 2:48 p.m to the intersection of West Algonquin Road and Square Barn Road (Photo provided by the Huntley Fire Protection District) The Huntley Fire Protection District responded to two crashes Wednesday including one that resulted in three people taken to area hospitals Emergency crews were called about 2:48 p.m. to the intersection of West Algonquin and Square Barn roads in Algonquin for a three-vehicle collision Firefighters found one vehicle had rolled and landed upright in a ditch Firefighters were able to free both within 10 minutes In addition to a third person injured in the crash Firefighters transported the driver of a car that collided with a garage to Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital with minor injuries following an incident Wednesday The eastbound lanes of Algonquin Road and both lanes of Square Barn Road were closed for almost an hour while emergency crews were on-scene which noted the Algonquin Police Department is investigating to the 14000 block of Helena Road in Huntley to find a vehicle had crashed through a residential garage door The vehicle also struck the exterior garage wall The adult female driver was able to exit the vehicle before emergency crews arrived. She was taken to Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital with minor injuries, according to the release. Emergency crews were called about 2:48 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2025, to the intersection of West Algonquin and Square Barn roads, in Algonquin, for a three-vehicle collision. (Photo provided by the Huntley Fire Protection District) The village was also called to the scene to assess the structural integrity of the building. This crash is under investigation by the Huntley Police Department, according to the release. Copyright © 2023 Shaw Local News Network Algonquin Arts Theatre is gearing up to present the Tony Award-winning show about U.S The musical that many consider the original Broadway history lesson - "1776." allows you to witness the birth of a nation in the revolutionary musical experience that paved the way for historical shows like "Hamilton," "Parade," "Assassins" and more and other iconic figures as they draft the Declaration of Independence The award-winning musical is a gripping portrayal of some of the most pivotal moments in American history "1776" is not just a musical; it's a captivating journey that brings history to life with stirring melodies and a patriotic spirit Jersey Arts is at the Algonquin Arts Theatre to speak with the cast and creatives about this funny Algonquin Arts Theatre presents "1776" from May 9-18, 2025.  Tickets are available for purchase online Algonquin Arts Theatre is located at 60 Abe Voorhees Drive in Manasquan Two are in the hospital after being attacked by dogs in Louisville's Algonquin neighborhood on April 21 Louisville Metro Police said Second Division officers responded to the 1700 block of W to assist first responders at around 7 p.m Spokesperson Aaron Ellis said when officers arrived they were told that there was a man in the backyard of the house and a girl located inside both who had been bitten "several times" by at least two dogs were still in the area when officers arrived and LMPD shot and killed both Ellis said the man was transported to U of L Hospital in serious-to-critical condition and the 8-year-old girl was transported to Norton Children's with serious but non-life threatening injuries The owner of the dogs has been located and Louisville Metro Animal Services is taking over the investigation More: Man dies in Crescent Hill neighborhood police shooting. What we know from LMPD chief Reach Marina Johnson at Marina.Johnson@courier-journal.com Farmers Alley Theatre recently opened its production of “A Jukebox for the Algonquin." Spoiler alert: Please be advised that a significant plot point is revealed in this review by Gordon Bolar As a theatre reviewer in West Michigan for 25 years I’ve been privileged to see and review outstanding directorial efforts and a few truly memorable comedies premier on local stages In those 25 years I’ve never seen a theatre artist accomplish these two feats in one fell swoop After the preview I witnessed at Farmers Alley Theatre last Thursday evening I’m prepared to credit high praise for both direction and writing Paul Stroili for A Jukebox for the Algonquin portraying the seniors and staff of a retirement home for this production in the round flawlessly executes the intricate and precise timing that playwright Stroili has scripted to yield cascades of laughter during the performance both remarkable for the way in which laughter is generated Although the play is rife with quotable laugh lines the real humor is born from the good intentions The stated mission for most of the inhabitants of the Placid Pines Algonquin rec room: to raise the funds necessary for purchasing a jukebox and thus rekindle fading memories of their younger days grown from recently discovered live plants left by an aging hippie and recently departed resident agonizes over the punishment she vividly imagines in prison when the “mini cartel” she is a part of seems on the verge of being busted momentarily transport her into a personal “Orange is The New Black” delusional state shines as the eager-to-please young maintenance man Some of his polite promises related to fixing the plumbing needs of elderly female residents are easily misconstrued and become the source of even more laughter Raucous peals of laughter pour from Stroili’s innovative The play contains several moments in which the audience completes the realizations of characters without the use of words from performers An example of this occurs when Rico Bruce Wade an African American resident who leads the fundraising efforts to purchase the jukebox simply looks down at the herb infused cookie in his hand As he recognizes the power and potency of the object he holds and given the hilarious response from the house an idea is born simultaneously for both Johnny and the audience These instances of mutual discovery for character and spectator are among the most rewarding and satisfying moments in the theatre easily melds into the Algonquin family with her generous cannabis donation contributed toward sales for the Jukebox fund and the elevation of the rec room’s spirits This particular Algonquin group of seniors shares a love for literature with the writers and artists of the Algonquin Roundtable that preceded them in the early Twentieth Century wheelchair-bound resident who possess the acerbic wit of a Dorothy Parker Dennis keeps watch over the well-being of fellow residents in the Algonquin room McCormack is comfortable with his character’s ambulatory challenges and convincing as he sheds a tough exterior to create a spiritual bond with Johnny Actor Rico Bruce Wade endows Johnny with gravitas and strong presence that makes his lingering connection with Dennis more than plausible the dust mop guy from the maintenance staff presents a vivid and poignant portrait of a man attempting to rise above mistakes from his past by immersing himself in the daily needs and problems of the Algonquin community renders the ultimate explanation of the facility’s duties and responsibilities in caring for each resident’s life and end-of-life situations Lampkin’s heartfelt defense of her character’s handling of the arrangements for a recently deceased resident is visceral But the overwhelmingly positive and wildly appreciative reaction from the audience throughout the two-hour duration of A Jukebox for the Algonquin would similarly suggest that Farmers Alley Theatre has a major hit on its hands First Congregational Church of Dundee is hosting its next Hilltop Community Supper Tuesday The next free supper will be a “drive-through” and “to-go” dinner from 5-6 p.m. via the parking lot driveway of the church There will be no dining in the church building The menu will feature a Mexican meal provided by On the Border Mexican Grill and Cantina in Algonquin - tortilla chips and salsa This is the 10th year that the restaurant has sponsored a meal in support of Hilltop Community Suppers Dinners are offered at no cost, but donations are gladly accepted. Visit www.fccdundee.com The Algonquin Garden Club’s annual plant sale will be from 8 a.m There will be plants from members gardens as well as hanging baskets ranging from $3 to $25 Get mom a hanging basket for Mother’s Day or find perennials The club is a 501(c)3 organization and the proceeds of the plant sale benefit community gardens environmental and conservation projects and nature preserves For information, visit algonquingardenclub.org or on Facebook ExpandAlgonquin Police Department officers Mike Randall and Matthew Hunter rescued ducklings after they fell into a sewer grate on April 27 (Photo provided by Algonquin Police Department) Algonquin police officers were able to save nine baby ducklings unharmed after they stumbled into a sewer drain Sunday. That afternoon, officers Matthew Hunter and Mike Randall were called to the Fitness 19 parking lot, at 189 S. Randall Road, for a duck rescue. A caller who reported the mishap was parked near the sewer grate. “She heard chirping but didn’t see anything,” Hunter said. “So, she sees a mama duck flying around, walks over to the sewer grate, looks down and sees, I think, nine total baby duckies, and they were just swimming frantically.” Hunter and Randall used a giant fishing net that they had at the police department to scoop up each duckling one by one out of the sewer drain. Hunter said the large net comes in handy for their many duck rescue missions. “Believe it or not, these [calls] are more common than you think,” he said. The babies lucked out because the mom duck was right there to take them back under her wing, Hunter said. In other rescues, officers will hope a parent duck is nearby, or they contact animal control. Even luckier, all the ducklings in this case were uninjured, despite dropping almost 6 feet into a foot of water. “For them to be uninjured was very good,” Hunter said. 2025 at 12:00 pm CDTExpandFILE - Runners take off from the starting line during a previous Bob Blazier Run for the Arts in Crystal Lake Would you like your event highlighted in this weekly feature? The first step is submitting your events to the Northwest Herald’s community calendar at shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/local-events. ExpandHuntley Fire Protection District responds to a cooking-related garage fire April 28 2025 at the zero to 100 block of Tregonwell Court in Algonquin (Photo provided by Huntley Fire Protection District) The Huntley Fire Protection District responded to two house fires within minutes of each other Monday afternoon in Huntley and Algonquin one resulting in serious burn injuries to one resident Firefighters responded to the first fire at 12:08 p.m Monday in the 10000 block of Ashley Court in Huntley First responders arrived to “light smoke coming from a two-story house,” according to a news release from the fire district Firefighters found “a small fire on the exterior rooftop near the home’s solar panels,” according to the release Electricity was shut off to prevent further damage and the fire caused “only minor damage to the exterior,” according to the release A second fire was reported in the zero to 100 block of Tregonwell Court in Algonquin at 12:23 p.m. while crews still were at the scene of the first fire Firefighters arrived to a “cooking-related fire in a garage,” according to the release An adult man was found with “serious burns,” and a medical helicopter was requested to land at Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital the man was flown to Loyola Medical Center in Maywood for treatment firefighters extinguished the fire before it was able to spread to the home The cause of both fires is under investigation by the Huntley Fire Protection District The district thanked “neighboring agencies who provided assistance at the scenes and helped ensure uninterrupted emergency coverage throughout our district,” according to the release The district covers Huntley as well as portions of Lake in the Hills and Algonquin. ExpandPaulina Lockwood inside her new business the Main Street General Store on Thursday Several businesses plan to open this month in Algonquin many being new eateries and a new grocery store in Algonquin Commons Among the business debuts are a locally owned general store downtown and restaurants along Randall Road including sports bar Twin Peaks Algonquin Community Development Director Patrick Knapp said Charley’s Cheesesteaks and Mexican restaurant Casa Tequilas are all expected to open this year owner and Algonquin resident Paulina Lockwood said She describes the shop as an “old-school general store in a small town” that sells of everyday essentials like toiletries Paulina Lockwood’s new business the Main Street General Store on Thursday She envisions a shop “where I know everybody’s names,” Lockwood said “Everybody is going to be a VIP when they walk into door.” with tables and seating so people can stay a while The space will also have a rentable conference room that people can use for meetings and a craft room for gift-wrapping Lockwood plans to stay competitive with pricing similar to Target and other big-box stores “I want it to have that feel that it’s a gathering place for our community,” she said Lockwood has big plans for the future as the business grows and even a space for people to record podcasts are all possibilities The store will always take requests from customers and Lockwood hopes to connect with local farmers to sell produce when it is in season “My demographic is anyone within a 3-mile radius and zero to 110 years old,” she said “I want to make sure I have something for everybody.” The nationwide speciality grocer’s Chicago-area locations include Crystal Lake and Geneva The grocery store features a culinary kitchen that prepares made-to-order and hot meals to go from pizza and breakfast items to smoothies and paninis Planned for a March 17 opening in Algonquin Commons Twin Peaks touts 36 types of its signature 29-degree draft beers in frosted mugs scratch-made food and handcrafted cocktails the sports lodge is taking over the former Bulldog Ale House building Other nearby locations are in Warrenville and Oakbrook Terrace The Algonquin location hired about 140 employees The new Twin Peaks will offer 75 TVs broadcasting professional and college sports covered and uncovered patios and a VIP lounge Twin Peaks’ website features photos of wait staff called “Twin Peaks Girls” wearing denim short shorts and midriff-baring tops They’re “the essential ingredient to the perfect lodge experience They are the beautiful faces that represent the brand and the reason our customers consistently come back for more,” according to the website Paulhus said customers “come in curious for that the first time They come back because it’s really good service really cold beer and fresh food and lots and lots of sports.” for dinner and then be open “100%” the following week The company aims to expand with 12 locations in the suburbs including Schaumburg and Arlington Heights “I want to open one or two a year,” Paulhus said you’re going to see $6 million of investment.” restaurant representative Sally Evans-Murphy said in an email The other Algonquin Chipotle is about 1 mile north at 412 S the brunch restaurant shares a building with the new Chipotle and is expected to open late-March First Watch is described as a sit-down brunch restaurant with seasonal menus that change up to five times a year The Florida-based business has other nearby locations in Schaumburg Approved by the Algonquin Village Board in October the building has about 6,000 square feet and two outdoor patio areas for First Watch and Chipotle Customers can sign up for alerts and find out about a pre-opening event at Firstwatch.com/locations/algonquin. Near Twin Peaks in Algonquin Commons, Mr. Kimchi is replacing the former Thirsty Whale at 1700 S. Randall Road with an expected late-March opening, Knapp said. The Korean barbecue restaurant has locations in Niles and Mount Prospect. It features an all-you-can-eat menu of beef, pork, seafood and more that diners cook over gas grills built into the tables, according to its website. An Algonquin man suffered serious burns in a cooking-related mishap inside a garage on the 0-100 block of Tregonwell Court Monday Firefighters and paramedics responded just after 12:20 p.m confirming it did not extend to the home or other houses in the area The injured man was treated by paramedics and taken to Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital He was then transferred by helicopter from Huntley Hospital to Loyola Medical Center in Maywood for specialized treatment The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Huntley Fire Protection District Voters in Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke elected Conservative Cheryl Gallant to a ninth term in Parliament Monday night but she remains a member of the opposition We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentNationally the Conservatives picked up several more seats from their 2021 results but still finished second The federal Liberal Party managed to pull a victory out of what only a few months ago looked to be the jaws of sure defeat erasing the Conservative’s 24-point advantage in the polls at the beginning of the year with 261 out of 262 polls in Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke reporting in followed by Liberal candidate Cyndi Mills with 24,839 NDP representative Eileen Jones-Whyte with 2,430 Randy Briand of the United Party of Canada with 897 Danilo Velasquez of the Green Party with 599 and independent candidates Seth Malina and Stefan Klietsch with 223 and 121 respectively Arriving about 10:45 p.m. at Fresco’s Tap and Grill where she held her election night celebration, Gallant greeted her supporters and campaign workers.  “It’s been a long, hard race and a lot of door knocking but all the work pays off, just like in life,” Gallant said. “When you work hard you have a great life and a wonderful house in a good neighborhood on safe streets, and that’s what we’re working for all Canadians to have.”  While the national vote did not go the way Gallant wanted it to, she summed up her local ninth-straight electoral win in one word – “exhilarating.”  “Of course, we were hoping for a majority so that we can get Canada back on its feet and start our hundred-day plan to cut taxes, make life more affordable for people; stop the crime, build the houses and fix the budget so that everyone can have a great life in Canada.  “We really had high hopes so in terms of nationally, I’m a bit disappointed and in terms of this election [locally], well, I would like to have seen the margins a little wider; I’d like to be further ahead than I am, but that means I have to work harder this term,” she said.  The MP elect added she was truly humbled by being elected to represent the riding for a ninth term.  This fall, Gallant will mark her 25th anniversary as the riding’s member of Parliament. Reflecting back on those years, she talked about some of the things of which she was most proud in her career, two of those being during her first term.  Out on the campaign trail, Gallant said what she heard most from voters was the concern about affordability. According to the long-serving MP, people told her that prices are getting out of control and they were having trouble affording groceries, forcing them to make difficult choices.   Looking to the upcoming term, Gallant said she will continue her fight to keep taxes low.  According to Elections Canada, there was a 70.87 per cent voter turnout Monday in Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke. That translated into 65,564 of 92,517 registered electors casting ballots across the riding.  transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker ExpandThe Founders’ Days parade begins along Route 62 in Algonquin in 2024 (Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local/Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local) The Algonquin Founders' Days celebration is put on hold this year as the committee plans to “reimagine” the festival for 2026 The Algonquin Founders’ Day Committee posted the announcement on Facebook and its website but it’s not a step back — it’s a leap forward!“ the committee’s announcement said rebuild and refocus on making Founders’ Day even better for years to come." traditionally takes place during the last full weekend of July and features a downtown parade The parade has been a celebration staple for the village for more than 60 years Children wave flags as part of the Founders’ Days parade along Route 62 in Algonquin July 27 the committee plans to secure 501(c)(3) nonprofit status raise funds for educational scholarships and reinvigorate the festival for “an even more exciting family-friendly experience when it returns in 2026,” according to the announcement The Algonquin Founders' Day committee could not be reached for comment Monday According to a comment made by the committee under the Facebook post 2019 and 2021 were their “most successful” years since the 2012 flood at Towne Park “What we have noticed in the decline since 2019 was a lack of volunteers and sponsorship[s],” the committee said in the post Founders' Days was last canceled in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic In McHenry, the local Rotary Club also announced it won’t hold its Bands, Brews and BBQ event his year citing rising costs and dwindling attendance and revenue Elsewhere in the Chicago region, organizers of Itasca’s Fourth of July fireworks show called off this year’s event. Description: A new pool is opening within Louisville's Algonquin Park in the city's Park Duvalle neighborhood in May Louisville Parks and Recreation Public Information Supervisor Katey Cook said The project is possible with American Rescue Plan funds after Mayor Craig Greenberg recommended $20 million be redirected toward Louisville's parks and libraries The Louisville Metro Council voted in favor of Greenberg's recommendation in December 2023 with more than $9 million in funding being devoted to renovations for Algonquin Pool and Camp Taylor Pool "We are so excited to partner with Mayor Greenberg's office to put this state-of-the-art public pool in the Algonquin neighborhood," she said Greenberg recently announced Algonquin Pool will be open by Memorial Day while some delays to construction have been experienced at Camp Taylor due to "extreme winter weather." Camp Taylor Pool is expected to open in late July More: When will the Algonquin Park pool reopen? Mayor Craig Greenberg, city leaders on timeline Developer: Calhoun Construction Services Cost: Cook said the total cost for renovations at Algonquin and Camp Taylor pools is around $11.5 million Size: The pool is about 13,000 square feet within the fenced area What's being replaced?: The previous Algonquin Pool ExpandSpencer's is hosting a grand opening event from 1 to 5 p.m April 26 at its new Algonquin Commons location Spencer’s is the latest store to debut in Algonquin Commons and will host a grand opening celebration Saturday. Saturday at its new location in Algonquin Commons at 1958 S The first 100 shoppers will received $10 gift cards The store is known for its novelty clothing It was founded in 1947 in Pennsylvania as a mail-order catalog company and has since grown to have 680 retail locations Spencer’s in Algonquin officially opened last week The nearest Spencer’s store is located in Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg This classic 1930s cocktail has three ingredients and a tropical kick they actually are a gang of wits not unlike the members of the Algonquin Round Table—Dorothy Parker among other literati luminaries of the 1920s who met regularly for lunch at the famed New York hotel This is the paradox of aging that is captured exquisitely in “A Jukebox for the Algonquin” a new play written and directed by Paul Stroili currently in production at Farmers Alley Theatre in Kalamazoo Irish-Catholic Annie (Elizabeth Terrel); Dennis gay paraplegic (Lauren McCormack); recent divorcée Peg who has never lived alone (Shannon Huneryager); and Johnny from the Bronx who has every health ailment except diabetes (Rico Bruce Wade) may be hurtling toward the end of their lives in bodies that defy them but they’re every bit as wonderfully human as they were when they were younger and scheming; they thwart the institutional rules established by Josefina (Dwandra Nickole Lampkin) and enforced by maintenance crew Chuck (Kevin Theis) The play is constructed in a series of tightly-crafted each representing a day in the life of the home between July and August of 2003 The dialogue is so clever you hardly realize how long it takes for the plot to develop and the pacing is so quick there’s never a dull moment between the set up and payoff—and amid the witty banter there are some truly poignant scenes that show depth and emotional complexity Death and real hardship are always looming and that’s part of what gives the show its stakes beyond the prima facie conflict of how they’re going to raise the funds to buy a jukebox and makes this show so wonderfully funny and life affirming The ensemble of seven work together beautifully in the round with four exits and entrances; they literally keep the story moving around the table center stage with only a few chairs as other set pieces Each character is vivid and distinct as well as fully embodied Snort laughs from the audience abound and are earned and Savannah Draper’s props delineate time and space on Larkin’s sparse but effective set and Molly Lewis’s costumes feel real and effectively age the actors who are all younger than the characters they’re playing Director and playwright Paul Stroili reveals in his program note that the fictionalized characters and story emerged from his experience working summers in the 1980s in a “nursing home” not unlike Placid Pines he had dreaded being stuck around“old people” but quickly came to realize what they were was “people who had just lived longer.” And “A Jukebox for the Algonquin” at Farmers Alley is shot through with his curiosity and understanding of these wonderful people A Jukebox for the AlgonquinFarmers Alley TheatreApril 3-27 (Extended run!)https://www.farmersalleytheatre.com/shows/a-jukebox-for-the-algonquin REV Renewables Expands Development Platform and operating company focused on the North American power and energy infrastructure sector today announced the completion of its acquisition of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.'s renewable energy business The acquisition strategically expands LS Power's renewable energy portfolio adding to a fleet of more than 23,000 megawatts (MW) of top-performing renewable flexible gas and renewable fuels generation capacity as well as a deep pipeline of projects in various stages of development "By substantially increasing our generation capacity and pipeline of new renewable projects we will continue to help meet rising power demand while advancing the energy transition," said Paul Segal "We see great opportunity to deliver renewable projects at scale across the country and this transaction furthers our plan to execute this vision." to manage and grow the acquired operating wind and solar assets which are located throughout the United States and Canada, and include 44 projects with more than 3,000 MW of generating capacity "Establishing Clearlight Energy is an exciting achievement to support the transition to cleaner energy during this pivotal moment and I am thrilled to work alongside a highly capable team at Clearlight and LS Power," said Jeff Norman CEO of Clearlight Energy. Norman was previously President of Renewables at Algonquin and brings almost 30 years of experience managing and developing energy projects and utilities throughout North America Algonquin's renewable energy business includes a development pipeline of 8,000 MW of renewable and storage projects throughout North America Clearlight Energy is acquiring 1,800 MW of the development pipeline which includes projects in Canada and those that are co-located with the existing operating assets will be acquiring the remaining 6,200 MW of development projects within the United States This acquisition will form a robust addition to REV Renewables' already sizeable fleet of ~2,900 MW operating wind and expand its development pipeline to more than 21,000 MW "The acquisition of these additional development projects complements REV's objectives to develop renewable energy solutions that will transform our electric system," added Ed Sondey following the satisfaction of customary closing conditions including regulatory approvals in Canada and the United States Milbank LLP served as legal advisor and Scotiabank and BMO Capital Markets Corp served as financial advisors to LS Power on the acquisition About Clearlight EnergyClearlight Energy, an LS Power company established in 2025 operates a more than 3,000 MW portfolio of utility scale solar battery storage and renewable natural gas projects across North America Clearlight focuses on providing operational excellence to supply critical energy capacity and meet growing demand it has a 1,200 MW development pipeline of additional renewable resources to support grid reliability and decarbonization Media Contact:Prosek Partners for LS Power[email protected] LS Power Grid California announced that it energized the Orchard Substation in Fresno County Oil & Energy Utilities Alternative Energies Environmental Products & Services Do not sell or share my personal information: Making progress in strategic transition to regulated utility OAKVILLE, ON, Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX: AQN) (NYSE: AQN) ("AQN" or the "Company") announced today financial results for the third quarter ended September 30 All amounts are shown in United States dollars ("U.S "We continue to hit key milestones on our journey towards a simpler and more focused regulated business," said Chris Huskilson "These successes include the announced sales of our renewables business and Atlantica ownership stake completion of the rollout of our new IT platform the simplification of our capital structure and recent rate case filings to improve our earned returns though this is a multi-year journey and there is still much work to be done.  We are committed to serving our customers and producing an appropriate return on our investments and we are confident we are on the right path to do so." Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results for Continuing Operations1     Regulated Services Group Revenue     Corporate Group Revenue Net earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders from continuing operations Per common share from continuing operations Net earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders including discontinued operations Per common share including discontinued operations Adjusted EBITDA2 for Regulated Services Group AQN's operations are now organized across three business units consisting of: the Regulated Services Group which primarily owns and operates a portfolio of regulated electric water distribution and wastewater collection and natural gas utility systems and transmission operations in the United States consisting of the hydroelectric business which is not being sold as a part of the renewables business; and the Corporate Group which includes corporate and service companies as well as the Company's investment in Atlantica Please refer to "Non-GAAP Measures" below for further details Discontinued Operations Revenue for the three months and nine months ended September 30 2024 totaled $66.3 million and $240.5 million versus $60.0 million and $213.0 million for the three months and nine months ended September 30 Third Quarter 2024 Operational Results and Corporate Actions AQN will hold an earnings conference call at 10:00 a.m https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/eoi9utr9 Presentation also available at:  www.algonquinpower.com About Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp and distribution utility with approximately $18 billion of total assets and sustainable energy and water solutions through its portfolio of generation and distribution utility investments to over one million customer connections and/or has net interests in over 4 GW of installed renewable energy capacity Series D are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols AQN AQN's common shares and Series 2019-A subordinated notes are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols AQN and AQNB Visit AQN at www.algonquinpower.com and follow us on X.com @AQN_Utilities Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information Certain statements included in this news release constitute ''forward-looking information'' within the meaning of applicable securities laws in each of the provinces and territories of Canada and the respective policies regulations and rules under such laws and ''forward-looking statements'' within the meaning of the U.S Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (collectively "objective" and "expects" (and grammatical variations of such terms) and similar expressions are often intended to identify forward-looking statements although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words Specific forward-looking statements in this news release include statements regarding: the expected sale of Company's renewable energy business; expectations regarding rate cases including the expected outcomes thereof; and the Company's objective of reducing regulatory lag These statements are based on factors or assumptions that were applied in drawing a conclusion or making a forecast or projection including assumptions based on historical trends current conditions and expected future developments Since forward-looking statements relate to future events and conditions by their very nature they require making assumptions and involve inherent risks and uncertainties AQN cautions that although it is believed that the assumptions are reasonable in the circumstances these risks and uncertainties give rise to the possibility that actual results may differ materially from the expectations set out in the forward-looking statements There can be no assurance that a sale regarding the Company's renewable energy business will occur or that any of the intended benefits and aims of any such transaction will be realized Forward-looking statements contained herein are provided for the purposes of assisting in understanding the Company and its business financial position and cash flows as at and for the periods indicated and to present information about management's current expectations and plans relating to the future and such information may not be appropriate for other purposes Material risk factors and assumptions include those set out in AQN's Annual Information Form and Annual Management Discussion and Analysis for the year ended December 31 each of which is or will be available on SEDAR+ and EDGAR.  Given these risks undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements Other than as specifically required by law AQN undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect new information The term "rate base" is used in this document Rate base is a measure specific to rate-regulated utilities that is not intended to represent any financial measure as defined by U.S The measure is used by the regulatory authorities in the jurisdictions where the Company's rate-regulated subsidiaries operate The calculation of this measure may not be comparable to similarly-titled measures used by other companies AQN uses a number of financial measures to assess the performance of its business lines Some measures are calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("U.S while other measures do not have a standardized meaning under U.S These non-GAAP measures include non-GAAP financial measures and non-GAAP ratios each as defined in Canadian National Instrument 52-112 – Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures Disclosure AQN's method of calculating these measures may differ from methods used by other companies and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies Depreciation and Amortization" (or "Adjusted EBITDA") An explanation of each of these non-GAAP financial measures can be found in the section titled "Caution Concerning Non-GAAP Measures" in the Interim MD&A which section is incorporated by reference into this news release and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable U.S "Adjusted Net Earnings" is presented in this news release on a per common share basis Adjusted Net Earnings per common share is a non-GAAP ratio and is calculated by dividing Adjusted Net Earnings by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the applicable period Reconciliation of AQN Adjusted EBITDA to Net Earnings The following table is derived from and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated statement of operations This supplementary disclosure is intended to more fully explain disclosures related to AQN Adjusted EBITDA and provides additional information related to the operating performance of AQN Investors are cautioned that this measure should not be construed as an alternative to U.S Net earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders Net earnings attributable to the non-controlling interest Pension and post-employment non-service costs Change in value of investments carried at fair value2 See Note 15 in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements See Note 6 in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements Reconciliation of Adjusted Net Earnings to Net Earnings This supplementary disclosure is intended to more fully explain disclosures related to Adjusted Net Earnings and provides additional information related to the operating performance of AQN Investors are cautioned that this measure should not be construed as an alternative to consolidated net earnings in accordance with U.S The following table shows the reconciliation of net earnings to Adjusted Net Earnings exclusive of these items: (all dollar amounts in $ millions except per share information) Loss (Earnings) from discontinued operations Reconciliation of Adjusted Funds from Operations to Cash Provided by Operating Activities The following table is derived from and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated statement of operations and consolidated statement of cash flows This supplementary disclosure is intended to more fully explain disclosures related to Adjusted Funds from Operations and provides additional information related to the operating performance of AQN.  Investors are cautioned that this measure should not be construed as an alternative to cash provided by operating activities in accordance with U.S GAAP The following table shows the reconciliation of cash provided by operating activities to Adjusted Funds from Operations exclusive of these items: Cash provided (used in) operating activities of discontinuedoperations Changes in non-cash operating items for continuing anddiscontinued operations Changes in non-cash operating items from discontinuedoperations Production based cash contribution from non-controllinginterest for continuing operations Reconciliation of Regulated Services Group Adjusted EBITDA to Operating Income The following table is derived from and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated statement of operations.  This supplementary disclosure is intended to more fully explain disclosures related to Regulated Services Group Adjusted EBITDA and provides additional information related to the operating performance of AQN.  Investors are cautioned that this measure should not be construed as an alternative to U.S $        361.4 $        354.3 $        971.5 $        998.5 Regulated water reclamation and distribution Net Utility Sales – water reclamation and distribution1 $        236.2 $        228.7 $        706.0 $        674.0 See Note 17 in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements This table contains a reconciliation of Net Utility Sales to revenue The relevant sections of the table are derived from and should be read in conjunction with the unaudited interim condensed consolidated statement of operations and Note 17 in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements This supplementary disclosure is intended to more fully explain disclosures related to Net Utility Sales and provides additional information related to the operating performance of the Regulated Services Group Investors are cautioned that Net Utility Sales should not be construed as an alternative to revenue Hypothetical Liquidation at Book Value ("HLBV") income represents the value of net tax attributes monetized by the Regulated Services Group in the period at the Luning and Turquoise Solar Facilities and the Neosho Ridge Kings Point and North Fork Ridge Wind Facilities This table contains a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to revenue for the Regulated Services Group This supplementary disclosure is intended to more fully explain disclosures related to Adjusted EBITDA and provides additional information related to the operating performance of the Regulated Services Group Investors are cautioned that Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an alternative to revenue Reconciliation of Corporate Group Adjusted EBITDA to Operating Income The following table is derived from and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated statement of operations.  This supplementary disclosure is intended to more fully explain disclosures related to Corporate Group Adjusted EBITDA and provides additional information related to the operating performance of AQN.  Investors are cautioned that this measure should not be construed as an alternative to U.S This table contains a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to revenue for the Corporate Group This supplementary disclosure is intended to more fully explain disclosures related to Adjusted EBITDA and provides additional information related to the operating performance of the Corporate Group Primarily includes dividends from Atlantica of $21.8 million and $22.0 million for the three months ended September 30 2024 and 2023 includes dividends from Atlantica of $65.4 million and $65.6 million respectively Reconciliation of Hydro Group Adjusted EBITDA to Operating Income The following table is derived from and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated statement of operations.  This supplementary disclosure is intended to more fully explain disclosures related to Hydro Group Adjusted EBITDA and provides additional information related to the operating performance of AQN.  Investors are cautioned that this measure should not be construed as an alternative to U.S $            8.9 $            8.3 $            7.1 $            6.5 This table contains a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to revenue for the Hydro Group This supplementary disclosure is intended to more fully explain disclosures related to Adjusted EBITDA and provides additional information related to the operating performance of the Hydro Group SOURCE Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp ("AQN") (TSX: AQN) (TSX: AQN.PR.A) (TSX: AQN.PR.D) (NYSE: AQN) announced.. 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Earnings Earnings The directors of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp executive to be CEO of the company as it begins life as a pure-play regulated entity Rod West will take the helm at Ontario-based Algonquin March 7, taking over from Chris Huskilson, a board member and interim CEO who was tapped last spring to lead the parent of Liberty Utilities on a more permanent basis West—who played on the University of Notre Dame’s 1988 national champion football team—is finishing up a career of more than 25 years at Entergy Corp. where he was group president of utility operations for about seven years before stepping into a senior advisory role Nov Before overseeing Entergy’s five operating companies he was the company’s chief administrative officer for seven years and president and CEO of Entergy New Orleans for three years “We are confident Rod’s deep experience and track record of delivering outstanding customer service and creating value in the regulated utility industry will accelerate the company’s transformation,” said Randy Laney “We are excited about Algonquin’s future and look forward to working closely with Rod and the management team to execute our strategy and unlock value for our stakeholders.” Algonquin’s hiring of West to be its next CEO comes after an eventful two years. Most recently, the company completed the sale of its renewables group and its 42% stake in Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure for about $2.8 billion combined and said CFO Darren Myers will soon leave the company Investors appeared to approve of West’s hiring: Shares of Algonquin (Ticker: AQN) were up nearly 4% to about $4.50 in midday trading Jan a slide that has trimmed the company’s market capitalization to about $3.4 billion Geert De Lombaerde has more than two decades of business journalism experience and writes about markets and economic trends for Endeavor Business Media publications T&D World, Healthcare Innovation With a degree in journalism from the University of Missouri he began his reporting career at the Business Courier in Cincinnati and later was managing editor and editor of the Nashville Business Journal he oversaw the online and print products of the Nashville Post and reported primarily on Middle Tennessee’s finance sector as well as many of its publicly traded companies Ultimate sports lodge brings scratch-made food and premium sports watching atmosphere to the Chicago area — just in time for St is bringing the luck of the lodge to the Chicago area with its newest location in Algonquin made-from-scratch kitchen and unbeatable game-day environment this marks Twin Peaks’ fourth location in Illinois and the 116th lodge across the U.S Located at 1520 South Randall Road in the Algonquin Commons the 11,400-square-foot lodge is packed with everything fans need for a legendary game-day experience two full bars each including 32 beers on draft and patios featuring open air and coverings for year-round enjoyment “We’re proud to bring Twin Peaks to Algonquin and create a space where the community can come together for an unforgettable experience every time,” said Twin Peaks franchisee Michael Paulhus of Dos Montes Algonquin “Our new location is primed to serve the community as the ultimate destination for sports fans The grand opening festivities continue throughout the month with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Algonquin Chamber of Commerce on Monday community leaders and chamber members will officially welcome Twin Peaks to town Guests can dig into signature dishes like the Peaks Sampler Smokestack Burger piled high with in-house smoked brisket and Smoked & Grilled Wings that are cooked low and slow over hickory wood Twin Peaks welcomes guests to toast with a frosty 29-degree draft beer or hand-crafted cocktail favorites like the Bourbon Espresso Martini The new lodge operates Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m Happy Hour runs Monday through Friday from 2 p.m Twin Peaks Algonquin has hired approximately 150 team members locally, with positions spanning Twin Peaks Girls, bartenders, line cooks, dishwashers and support staff. Training is provided, and those interested can explore opportunities at Twin Peaks Careers To view location details, stay up to date on game schedules, view menus and check out current events and promotions, visit Twin Peaks Algonquin location site here This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 including statements relating to the timing and performance of new store openings Forward-looking statements reflect the expectations of management concerning the future and are subject to significant business These factors are difficult to predict and beyond our control and could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements We refer you to the documents that are filed from time to time by Twin Hospitality Group Inc with the Securities and Exchange Commission such as its Registration Statement on Form 10 and reports on Form 10-K for a discussion of these and other factors We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release Contact: Betsy DeMik, Champion(972) 930-9933; bdemik@championmgt.com Spencer’s is the latest store to debut in Algonquin Commons and will host a grand opening celebration Saturday will have its grand opening from 1 to 5 p.m The first 100 shoppers will receive $10 gift cards It was founded in 1947 in Pennsylvania as a mail-order catalog company and since has grown to have 680 retail locations Many other new shops and restaurants also recently opened at Algonquin Commons this year including Mr ExpandFormer Cary-Grove High School teacher Susan Schuerr will hold a book signing from 1 to 3 p.m at the Algonquin Barnes and Noble for her story’s appearance in Chicken Soup for the Soul’s Laughter’s Always the Best Medicine Retired Cary-Grove High School teacher Susan Schuerr will hold a book signing from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the Algonquin Barnes and Noble Schuerr’s story was chosen to appear in “Chicken Soup for the Soul’s Laughter’s Always the Best Medicine.” Check out the book and hear Schuerr give a live reading of her story Schuerr, who lives outside Fox River Grove, said she plans to read from her story – among a compilation of stories from different authors in the book – and talk about how others can submit their work for consideration for a future book in the “Chicken Soup for the Soul” series. Her submission is called “Motorcycle Madness” and is about a motorcycle trip she took to Wisconsin with her husband. This the second time a story by Schuerr has been chosen. She also writes a blog called lifewithlarry.org. She taught subjects include English, grammar and speech at Cary-Grove High from 1985 to 2008 and was substitute teacher after that. IL — The village will again host its annual Easter egg hunt at Algonquin Lakes Park The event is geared toward younger children and get their picture taken before and after the egg hunt Egg hunting will be divided into the following age categories: 0 to 2 years old with adult and children who are 6 years old and older Photos with the bunny will begin at 9:30 a.m more than 2,000 people stopped out for the annual egg hunt recreation director for the village of Algonquin "The weather is looking great for this Saturday so we are expecting a great turnout," she said The village is hiding 16,000 eggs as part of its egg hunt along with 100 gold eggs which will be scattered through the fields with fun prizes inside The prizes inlcude Bricks & Minifigs Coupons Raising Canes coupons and a few special surprises The village has added a new are for egg hunting on a basketball court which is meant to be a more accessible surface for those who may need additional assistance or have mobility needs Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. That stumble cost the Tanners a shot at the team title Algonquin led by two points entering the final event and didn't have a team entered in the last relay The Titans' 4x800 relay just finished eighth to provide another point of separation It proved critical when Peabody managed an eighth place finish of its own giving the Titans their first team state championship but never a team title like this," Algonquin senior Miles Lipka said The Titans thought they missed their chance after finishing third last year and graduating a strong group of seniors Lipka considered not participating in the long jump because the team didn't believe a championship was in the cards "This showed us that we can be a great team We're better than we think," Algonquin senior Jonah Gould said "Everyone came in here trying to do their best but we didn't realize how good our best was." Lipka captured two individual titles on his own He set the pace early winning the 55-meter dash in 7.56 seconds Then he balanced the long jump and high jump concurrently The Rhode Island-bound senior cleared 6-foot-4 to win the high jump and placed fourth in the long jump (21-6.25) "Coming into this meet we thought we had no chance to win," Lipka said Gould hammered home a 4:24.98 to win the mile No one faster: A MetroWest athlete set a state record at the MIAA Division 1 indoor track championships We were not expecting this at all," Gould said "It was super stressful watching that meet because it's completely out of our control Taylor Feliciano and Aloiye Okhipo were first in the 4x200 relay in 1:32.03 Hopkinton's Sean Finnegan won the two-mile in 9:39.87 His teammate Logan Sullivan was second in the high jump (6-2) and Harry Miller was second in the 55-meter hurdles for the Hillers (7.66) Wellesley's Sami Junta placed second in the mile (4:29.55) Contact Kyle Grabowski at kgrabowski@gannett.com. Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @kylegrbwsk were told by our parents that we should stick with it because we would somehow benefit from the experience Skokie-based playwright and actor Paul Stroili can testify to the wisdom of that advice A summer job in a senior care center that he held back in his student days inspired him to write the comedy “A Jukebox for The Algonquin,” and its success has opened up more opportunities as a playwright for this longtime Chicago actor The comedy premiered in 2023 at the Purple Rose Theatre founded by stage and screen actor Jeff Daniels where it became one of the best selling shows in the history of that Chelsea seven more productions of it have been announced including the upcoming staging at Citadel Theatre in Lake Forest from April 18 to May 18 “My Mother and the Ohio/Michigan War” opening at the Purple Rose Theatre this month “I had a menial job at a senior residential facility and I thought it was going to be boring,” Stroili said “but I got to know and enjoy the residents so much that the experience stayed with me.” The people he met at that facility inspired the characters he created for “A Jukebox for the Algonquin,” which he insists is not “a play about old people it’s a play about people who have lived longer.” desperately wants to acquire a vintage Wurlitzer jukebox for their recreation room He’s found a used model selling for $3,000 but he and the other residents have no way of coming up with that much money a new resident in the independent living unit comes up with a most unusual and illegal scheme to raise the cash Johnny’s fellow residents at the Placid Pines Senior Care Center include Dennis a gay man in his 60s who uses a wheelchair Audiences also meet some of the employees; there’s the maintenance man Chuck a middle-aged man with a past who’s a probationary employee; his younger co-worker Tyler and the no-nonsense administrator Josefina Citadel’s production of “A Jukebox for the Algonquin” is just the latest event in Paul Stroili’s long career in the Chicago theater community He moved to Chicago from New York in 1987 right after attending the State University of New York at New Paltz “I chose to move to Chicago because it was a city with a good arts scene in which you could afford to live where you might have to work two or three jobs just to pay the rent How does that leave you time to start a theater company?” Stroili worked in the Chicago storefront theater scene as one of the original members of the CT20 Ensemble and the Illegitimate Players a company that created satires of classics with titles like “The Glass Mendacity” and “Of Grapes and Nuts.” He was in the original Chicago cast of the long-running “Tony ‘n’ Tina’s Wedding,” but in 1996 he left Chicago for Los Angeles where he did a lot of film and TV work as well as creating and touring in his own one-man show “Straight Up with a Twist,” which enjoyed over 1,000 performances nationwide culminating in an extended Off Broadway run He returned to the Chicago area in 2016 to direct the revival of “Tony ‘n’ Tina’s Wedding” and has kept the area as his home base “Chicago has a wonderful Midwestern vibe,” he said “The creative community is supportive of each other There’s a real sense of building something together — as when artists band together to create a storefront company just as my friends and I did in the ‘80s and people continue to do today It doesn’t have the sort of ‘showcase mentality’ you find in some other cities where many projects are done with the intention of them leading to film or television people are looking to create theater that will stand on its own.” Citadel Theatre is in residence in the West Campus of the Lake Forest School District at 300 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest. Further information and ticketing is available on the company’s website at citadeltheatre.org “We were not good,” Algonquin senior captain Cam Adams said Longtime freshman/junior varsity coach Andrew Kinney took over the varsity squad A lack of preparation and cohesion stood out Algonquin studies both its opponents and its own tendencies The Titans apply that knowledge in practice ahead of specific matchups “Practice time is not wasted,” Kinney said If Algonquin practices on a Tuesday and a Wednesday Kinney applied a similar tactic that he uses in his physical education classes at Algonquin “They’re working on skills that are important to us particularly in a finishing stretch that featured nine losses in their last 11 games and a four-game skid to end the year They instituted weekly pasta dinners and spend time together after practice Those deeper connections bare out on the court Six Titans average at least 6 points per game while no one scores more than Dylan Poirier’s 11.8 per contest “We’ve all adopted the mindset of the team over individuals or stats,” Adams said “We’re making the extra pass ultimately contributing to our success.” 'A big part of our motivation': Algonquin football honors late coaches on Thanksgiving Algonquin beat Hudson 62-46 on Tuesday to win its sixth game of the season shortly after the calendar flipped “We have some dogs on defense,” Adams said The style of play and success it’s enabled brings a smile to Kinney’s face He’s been a part of the program for eight years and watched them struggle to find consistency amidst constant coaching changes their first three seasons A rare breed: Humble superstar James McKinney just the 4th Nipmuc boys basketball 1,000-point scorer “They’ve had a weird couple years,” he said I’m happy for them because they’re having fun and the easiest way to have fun is winning.” Contact Kyle Grabowski at kgrabowski@gannett.com. Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @kylegrbwsk.