Here are a few photos from the boys county indoor meet at Bradford High School in Kenosha Tuesday night. Updated with results below. First photo is Wilmot’s Ty Singleton of Twin Lakes competing in the long jump. And some video: A heat of the 60 yard dash at the Boys County Indoor Meet, March 31 [...]
Posts from ‘March, 2009’
‘Tis the season to hunt Easter eggs
‘Tis the season for Easter egg hunts in Western Kenosha County. Luckily there’s one within easy reach of you no matter where you live west of the I. Take my advice: Don’t arrive at these events at the last minute. Seemingly a minute is all that is need to clear the field of all eggs [...]
What we’re doing later today
Interested in high school track? We’ll be at the boys county indoor meet tonight at Bradford High School, on the other side of the I. We’ll post some video and photos of Wilmot and Central athletes later and some results when we get them. Photo by mxrubin via morgueFile.com
Windshield Watch: All clear
With snow still hanging on on the ground and the frosty morning yesterday, it was a relief to see a clear windshield this morning at westofthei.com headquarters. Hope you will see the same. As for the rest of the day, the National Weather Service is calling for temps in the 40s and 100 percent chance [...]
Tollway has a deal for you
A lot of Western Kenosha County residents commute out of the county to work. Many of those people head south on the Tri-State Tollway. If you’re one of them, the Illinois Tollway Authority has news that might be of interest to you if you’ve ever — I’m sure completely on accident — been caught without [...]
Seeing red over the election
Are you seeing red over the upcoming election? No, I don’t mean being worked up about any particular issue. I’m talking campaign signs here. Seems like in Western Kenosha County the color red is the first pick for anyone making a political sign this election season. Those using the hue as their dominant color include [...]
Windshield watch: light scrapping
In the interest of bringing you down-to-earth practical news, we introduce Windshield Watch, a report on whether you might have to get out the window scrapper in the morning. Today I found scattered frost on the front windshield, nothing on the back and sides. Might even be able to just windshield washer that stuff off. [...]
Welcome! Glad you found us!
Welcome to westofthei.com. Karen and I are striving to make this site the ultimate source of news and information about Western Kenosha County. Here you should expect to find information about local people, local government, local schools, local business and anything else that has an impact on people who live in Western Kenosha County. We [...]
Space for lease in Bumper to Bumper Plaza, Salem
There’s space for lease in Bumper To Bumper Plaza. The plaza is an excellent, high visibility location on Highway 50 in Salem. The total available space is 3,000 square feet and can be divided. Other features include: Great parking. Suitable for retail or office space. $7.00 per square foot or $1,750 per month plus taxes [...]
Farmer Brown’s Haunted Hayride and Haunted Barn
262-705-3878 or 1-800-6-HAYRIDE (1-800-642-9743) The Farmer Brown’s Totally Haunted Barn and Haunted Hayride, on over 100 scenic acres in Bristol, Wis. For the ultimate scare enter Farmer Brown’s totally haunted Hayride and Haunted barn in Kenosha County. This Haunted Hayride is like no other as it winds over hills and through creeks with displays and live [...]
Golf Tip of the Week: Green Side Bunkers
Welcome to another installment of our golf tips feature, sponsored by Twin Lakes Country Club. This week’s tip is offered by Chad Cantwell, pro at Twin Lakes Country Club, two-time Kenosha County Open champion and holder of the all-time low scoring average record at University of Wisconsin-Parkside: Green Side Bunkers: This can be one of the easiest [...]
BAY Billiards & Sports Bar 107 Towne Centre Lane Fox Lake IL 60020 847-629-5492 **just minutes from the Wisconsin border** Proudly welcomes to the stage in November the incredible talents of: *Amethest, Open Jam – Every Tuesdays. *DJ Daquon Styles – Friday November 4th, 18th & 25th. *A Conscious Divide, Avower, Left with Tomorrow and [...]
Latest listings from Century 21 Larry Hodges Realty, Twin Lakes
W1033 Iris City: Pell Lake Baths: 1 Price: $164,900 Status: Active Bedrooms: 3 Click here for details 131 W. School St. City: Twin Lakes Baths: 2 full, 1 half Price: $159,900 Status: Active Bedrooms: 3 Click here for details 23525 126th St. City: Trevor Baths: 2 Price: $173,800 Status: Active Bedrooms: 3 Click here for [...]
It’s time for the OUTDOOR FLEA MARKETS at Rustic Dairyland Antique Mall Dates for 2011 are Sundays June 5, July 3, August 7, September 4 and Oct. 2. Hours will be 7 a.m. to 3 p .m. Dealer space is available. Call for set-up rates: 262-857-9050 Rustic Dairyland Antique Mall is located at 12009 53rd [...]
James C. Fulmer Dentistry Family and restorative dentistry “Healthy mouth, healthy body — you make the connection.” Two locations: 7137 236th Ave. Paddock Lake, WI 53168 (262) 843 4643 View Larger Map We are at our Paddock Lake Office Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: Monday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. [...]
Twin Lakes Block Party, Oct. 23
This page sponsored by Skinner’s Service, Twin Lakes Twin Lakes will host a block party on Oct. 23 to celebrate the completion of the Main Street construction project. The evnt will begin at 5 p.m. and admission will be free. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Activities will include: Krystal Cooke will perform from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Chasing Amy [...]
Dousman Transport Co. Inc seeks service technician
Posted 12/16/2010 Dousman Transport Co. Inc. is seeking a service technician with solid knowledge of diesel and electronics systems. Applicant must be willing to obtain and maintain ASE and OEM certifications as well as a CDEL with School Bus endorsement (we will train). Dousman Transport offers a competitive wage and benefits package that includes health [...]
Bristol Progress Days set for July 9, 10 and 11
Bristol Progress Days, the annual community festival held the weekend after the Fourth of July, in Bristol, Wis. will take place over three activity-packed days on July 9, 10 and 11. The festivities include the Miss Bristol crowning and the Outstanding Citizens Awards, which are announced on Friday at the coronation banquet. The sports tournaments [...]
True Homes LLC offers a new kind of home building experience
Do “upgrades” like ceramic flooring in the kitchen and bathrooms, 9-foot finished basements, and high efficiency heating and air conditioning units in a new home sound like something you will pay thousands extra for? Not at True Homes LLC. We do not believe in outrageously priced option upgrades and feel it is important to offer homes at [...]
Brighton Dale Links and Petrifying Springs Golf
For full information about both Kenosha County Golf courses click on the links below: Petrifying Springs Golf Course, 4904 7th St., Kenosha Brighton Dale Links, 830 248th Ave., Kansasville
Wheatland J1 School District job posting
Posted May 13, 2011 Information Systems Technician The Wheatland J1 School District is seeking candidates for the position of Information Systems Technician. This is a full]time, twelve month position. Salary will be in the $32,000-$35,000 range with a competitive benefit package. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Install, test and initiate [...]
Patricia Warner for Paddock Lake village trustee
Here are some facts you should know about my candidacy for Paddock Lake village trustee: I have lived in the village 28 years. I have attended committee meetings, board meetings, planning board meetings for years now. I have toured public works, sewer treatment plant, salt shed, all the buildings. I have been talking to staff [...]
Listings from Century 21 Larry Hodges Realty, Twin Lakes, WI
2304 Haerle City: Twin Lakes Baths: 1 Price: $499,900 Status: Active Bedrooms: 2 Half Baths: 1 Click here for full details 28138 Silver Lake Rd City: Salem Baths: 3 Price: $995,000 Status: Active Bedrooms: 5 Half Baths: 1 Click here for full details 2410 Grace Street City: Twin Lakes Baths: 1 Price: $249,900 Status: Active [...]
Deal of the Day rules
Here is a rundown of our Deal of the Day rules. Restrictions: The gift certificate or gift card purchased through West of the I’s Deal of the Day is not valid with other offers and has no cash value. Only one gift certificate per-merchant per-person each 30 days. Gift certificates cannot be combined with other offers without [...]
Come and see what Farmer Brown’s Greenhouses has for you this spring! Beautiful, quality flowering baskets. An incredible selection of plants in 4.5 inch pots. A spectacular assortment of bedding and vegetables plants. Farmer Brown’s is located at on Highway 50, just west of Highway 45 in Bristol, Wisconsin. 262-857-6828 View Farmer Brown’s Greenhouses in a larger map
Bear Realty’s featured properties of the week
Here are the properties Bear Realty is featuring this week. To see all Bear listings visit www.bearrealty.com 11331 347th Ave. Randall 5 acres of peace, privacy, sounds of nature AND stream? minutes to IL. New family friendly ”open” kitchen/island with cathedral ceiling, rec room with brick fireplace, 2 baths. 30′ x 63′ pole barn with concrete floor for [...]
Life Chains to come to Paddock Lake, Kenosha Oct. 3
Life Chain is a peaceful and prayerful public witness of pro-life individuals standing for 90 minutes praying for our nation and for an end to abortion. It is a visual statement of solidarity by the Christian community that abortion kills children and that the Church supports the sanctity of human life from the moment of [...]
Golf tip of the Week: Course Management
Welcome to another installment of our golf tips feature, sponsored by Twin Lakes Country Club. This week’s tip is offered by Chad Cantwell, pro at Twin Lakes Country Club, two-time Kenosha County Open champion and holder of the all-time low scoring average record at University of Wisconsin-Parkside: Course Management: Hitting fairways off the tee is a very [...]
