This Week in Libertyville

Marian's Fresh Market is scheduled to open in Vernon Hills in late June and its proximity to Jewel-Osco, at 1300 S. Milwaukee Ave., could hurt the village's tax base.

Commuters at Libertyville’s two Metra stations will soon enjoy new upgraded parking pay stations that will be more user friendly for patrons and offer the ability to handle both cash and time-saving credit/debt card transactions.

Plans to bury utilities in the parking lot behind the Village Hall and the rear of businesses on N. Milwaukee Avenue could start as soon as the sun shines, according to village officials.

After cancelling its humane investigation efforts nine months ago, Animal Education and Rescue founder Sandy Wisniewski recently announced that they will breath new life into their mission to put a stop to animal abuse and neglect.

In Lake County, the average price for regular unleaded gas is $4.05 per gallon, which is up 41 cents from last month and $1.03 more than motorists were paying in April 2010, according to the news release. Prices at area stations ranged Tuesday between $4.17 and $4.19 per gallon, according to Gas Buddy website.

This spring, an ecological option for gardeners is to plant species that are native to the Lake County prairie and savanna landscape.

Copeland Manor Students Honor Their Postman

Postman Bob Smothers has been delivering mail to Copeland Manor School and Libertyville residents for over 40 years. The students and staff held a special assembly to honor his years of dedication.