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Mayor Christopher Getty Welcomes Buddy Bear Car Wash to Lyons

Posted on March 27, 2025March 27, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Mayor Christopher Getty Welcomes Buddy Bear Car Wash to Lyons
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Mayor Christopher Getty Welcomes Buddy Bear Car Wash to Lyons Mayor Christopher Getty joined business owner Phil DeGeratto and local officials on Wednesday to celebrate the grand opening of Buddy Bear Car Wash’s 17th location at 8136 Ogden Avenue in Lyons. The new facility, spanning three acres, represents a multimillion-dollar investment in the community. The…

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Village of Lyons dedicates new Firefighter memorial

Posted on December 1, 2021December 1, 2021 By Steve Metsch No Comments on Village of Lyons dedicates new Firefighter memorial
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Village of Lyons dedicates new Firefighter memorial New memorial pays tribute to Lyons’ firefighters  By Steve Metsch The more than 500 men and women – many of them volunteers – who have worked for the Lyons Fire Department over the past 125 years will not be forgotten, officials of the Village of Lyons said Nov….

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125 years keeping Lyons safe

Posted on February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 By Steve Metsch No Comments on 125 years keeping Lyons safe
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125 years keeping Lyons safe Birthday celebrations are likely for fire department By Steve Metsch A special birthday is being celebrated in Lyons: The Lyons Fire Department is 125 years old. “It’s a great accomplishment,” Lyons Mayor Christopher Getty said at a recent board meeting. “At the helm we have a phenomenal individual who very…

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National Night Out in Lyons

Posted on August 16, 2018August 17, 2018 By Steve Metsch No Comments on National Night Out in Lyons

National Night Out in Lyons Annual event links residents with village police, fire By Steve Metsch Residents of Lyons got to know their village departments, specifically police and fire, a bit better on Aug. 7. That’s when Lyons, for the third straight year, participated in National Night Out, which was being held in widespread communities…

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