The Week That Was: Feb. 13-20, 2011

We’re just wrapping up Montgomery Patch’s first full week of existence. Thanks to everyone for visiting the site! In case you missed it, here’s a look back at five of the most interesting stories we brought you this week:

1.     According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Montgomery has more than tripled its population in the last 10 years. The village now stands at 18,438 people—more than Yorkville, and more than North Aurora.

2.     Theddias LeSure, a Montgomery man accused of killing his brother and cousin in 2009, was deemed unfit to stand trial, and will be sent to a state mental health facility for up to a year. This ruling also makes it unlikely he will face the death penalty, should he eventually be found fit.

3.     Plans for an expansion of Stuart Sports Complex in Montgomery will be revised after a new study shows the area can handle significantly fewer baseball and soccer fields.

4.     Marissa Amoni filed this profile of Kim Granholm, a Montgomery woman who owns a successful Aurora print shop.

5.     Obligatio, a play by Montgomery resident and Aurora University senior Travis Winkler, opened on Friday. This story profiles Winkler’s interest in theater, and his dream of becoming a professional playwright.

Thanks again for coming to Montgomery Patch. Stay tuned for more interesting stuff next week!