Posts from ‘August, 2012’

Twin Runners Snowmobile Club meetings for 2012-13 to begin Sept. 5

Twin Runners Snowmobile Club celebrates its 43rd Season this year. The first club meeting of the season will be at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 5, at the Twin Runners Clubhouse, which is located at 469 W. Main St.,Twin Lakes. Twin Runners is a very active club and would like to welcome all snowmobilers to attend the […]

Pringle to host Blue Moon Night Hike

Pringle Nature Center, 9800 160th Ave., Bristol will be having a Blue Moon Night Hike on Friday, Aug. 31, from 7:30 to  9 p.m. A Blue Moon is the second full moon in a month. Participants will talk about the two different definitions of a Blue Moon, how they came to be, as well as […]

Units responding for burning violation in Paris

At about 12:50 p.m., Paris Fire and Rescue are responding to a report of a burning violation in the 1200 block of West Frontage Road in Paris. A deputy also is on the scene. UPDATE 1:01 p.m. — An ambulance now being dispatched to check out someone at the scene. Requested by deputy. UPDATE 1:03 […]

Happening now: Twin Lakes Business in the Park expo

The first Twin Lakes Business in the Park Expo is under way until 3 p.m. in downtown Twin Lakes around the Twin Lakes Chamber and Business Association office. The chamber organized the event. The event features displays by over 20 local businesses and also has a food court. While there, you can vote for your favorite hand […]

Registration for caregiver classes ends Aug. 30

Feeling stretched as a caregiver? Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a free 6 week educational series designed to provide you with the tools you need to take care of yourself. This program helps family caregivers reduce stress, improve self-confidence, communicate feelings better, balance their lives, increase their ability to make tough decisions and locate helpful […]

461 wins westofthei.com guessing contest

Katie Berezowitz, 5, of Burlington was this year’s winner of the westofthei.com guessing contest at our booth at the Kenosha County Fair. Katie guessed the number of Snap candy pieces in the jar right to the exact number — 461. For her accuracy, she will receive a lifetime membership to the Kenosha County Fair courtesy […]

Central High School scholarships for Class of 2012 listed

Here is a list of the scholarships earned by the Central High School Class of 2012. ShareTweet0 Shares

Units responding to burning violation in Salem

At 7:02 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a burning violation in the 27600 block of Wilmot Road (Highway C) in Trevor. UPDATE 7:06 p.m. — First fire unit on scene says no violation seen so far. ShareTweet0 Shares

Man who robbed Janesville bank resembles Paddock Lake bank robber, Rock County sheriff says

A man who robbed a Janesville bank Thursday resembles the man who robbed a Paddock Lake bank in July, the Rock County Sheriff’s Department said in a press release. The Paddock Lake incident occured on July 30. The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department said a man entered the Community State Bank at Highways 50 and 75/83 at about 2:30 p.m. and […]

Units responding to crash at Bong State Recreation Area

At about 1:45 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue, Silver Lake Rescue and Kansasville Fire and Rescue units are responding to the Bong State Recreation Area in Brighton for a crash. Dispatch says crash involves a woman who rolled over an ATV on one of the tracks there. UPDATE 1:50 p.m. — Deputy reports that patient is up […]

Units responding for gas line break in Bristol

At about 1:35 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units are responding to a report of a gas main break in Bristol. I’m not sure of the exact location at this point. I believe it is along Highway Q , around the 15000 block. Dispatch said workers struck the line and it was spewing. UPDATE 1:44 p.m. — […]

Randall charging for bus storage re-emerges

Note: Western Kenosha County Transit is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH A discussion of whether Randall should seek payments from Western Kenosha County Transit for storing buses in the old Bassett fire station building re-emerged Thursday after being  dormant for over a year. Supervisor Mike Halvorson started off the discussion by asking if Supervisor Bob […]

Randall facilities benefit from Eagle Scout projects

Community service projects are helping to beautify or bring new conveniences to two Randall town facilities. Recently, Eagle Scout candidate Bodey Kaskin cleared brush from the tree line and created a new landscaped area around the flag pole at Bassett Park. The Randall Town Board thanked him for his efforts at the board’s first meeting […]

Units responding to historical society in Trevor for investigation

At about 3:05 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a smell of smoke at the Western Kenosha County Historical Society, 25905 114th Street, Trevor. Dispatch says there is only a smell of smoke; no flames seen. ShareTweet0 Shares

Silver Lake Sportsmen Club to host picnic Saturday

The public is invited to the Silver Lake Sportsmen Club picnic Saturday, Aug. 25 starting at noon at the club’s facility on Highway F. The event will include food, entertainment, kids activities, raffles and cash prizes. The entrance to the club is located across Highway F from Silver Lake County Park. The event is expected to run […]

Patriots Hockey Association to host golf outing

The Patriots Hockey Association will be holding its Inaugural Golf Outing and Silent Auction event , on Sept. 17 at the Kenosha Country Club, Kenosha. Young people from throughout Kenosha County participate in  Patriots Hockey. This will be the group’s primary fundraising event of the year with a goal to raise money to provide scholarships […]

Lake trash pick-up set for Twin Lakes on Sept. 8

Volunteers are being sought for a trash pick-up day along the shorelines of lakes Mary and Elizabeth in Twin Lakes on Sept. 8 starting at 8 a.m. Participants will kayak, canoe, row, swim and walk the entire shoreline and shallow areas of both lakes to pick-up any trash left over from the summer season. The event, being […]

Salem approves 2012 road improvement program

The Salem Town Board has approved improving several roads in the town yet this construction season. Effected roads are: 121st Street, 217th Avenue, 121st Place, 219th Avenue, 220th Court, 220th Avenue and 221st Avenue. The low bid of $199,955 from B.R. Amon & Sons, Inc. of Elkhorn was accepted at a Town Board meeting last week. […]

Bristol UMC to host rummage sale, brat roast and bake sale

Delicious brats, burgers, baked goods and bargains galore will be available at Bristol United Methodist Church Rummage Sale, Brat Roast, and Bake Sale on Saturday, Aug. 25 and Sunday, Aug. 26. Saturday hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bristol United Methodist Church, 8014 199th Avenue, […]

Twin Lakes Business in the Park and Main Street Block Party this Saturday

Downtown Twin Lakes will be full of fun from morning into the night this Saturday, Aug. 25. The Lakes Area Business Expo in the park will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. followed by the Main Street Block Party from 4 p.m. to midnight. The expo will feature displays from a variety of […]

Temperatures expected to climb

The National Weather Service expects to see a warming trend in the area that should get us back to the 90s for at least a couple of days. The current forecast calls for a high of 91 Thursday and a high of 90 Friday. But the warmer trend seems to be short lived as temps […]

Units responding for gas smell along Highway 50

At 8:58 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue is responding to a report of a natural gas smell in the 26900 block of Highway 50 in Salem. UPDATE 9:04 p.m. — One fire department unit on scene and investigating. UPDATE 9:20 p.m. — Fire department has detected smell. We Energies is responding. ShareTweet0 Shares

Silver Lake community-wide garage sale is this weekend

A community-wide garage sale will take place in Silver Lake Aug. 24 through 26. Over two dozen homes will host garage and yard sales Friday through Sunday. Dates and hours vary by sale. Watch for signs throughout the village, or pick up a free directory and map of sale locations starting Aug. 24. The directory […]

Dead crows here test positive for West Nile virus

The Kenosha County Division of Health reports that two dead crows found in Kenosha County on Aug. 1 and 9 have tested positive for West Nile virus. These are the first birds testing positive for West Nile virus in Kenosha County since surveillance for the mosquito-transmitted virus began May 1. “The positive bird means that […]

Paddock Lake Picnic in the Park coverage

The last Paddock Lake Picnic in the Park for this season was held Tuesday at McAlonan Park from noon to 2 p.m. Those who attended were able to enjoy hot dogs, chips, lemonade, fruit and a raffle not to mention some great late summer weather. Here are some more photos from the event: ShareTweet0 Shares

Units responding for crash at Brass Ball Corners, Paddock Lake

At about 2:50 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue are responding to a report of a crash with injuries at Highway 50 and Highway 83 south, Brass Ball Corners in Paddock Lake. Crash involves a motorcyclist who dumped his bike. Deputy reports no injury. UPDATE 2:54 p.m. — Deputy reports that motorcyclist picked up bike and left the scene while […]

Lakeland Legends Fastpitch tryouts today

Lakeland Legends Fastpitch softball will be holding tryouts for the 2013 season Tuesday, Aug. 21 at 6 pm, at Central High Shool’s Sorenson Fields in Paddock Lake. Legends fastpitch is a travel team within Lakeland Little League that offers more to players than the in-house softball program. Legends teams will participate in numerous tournaments (between […]

Riverview School being evacuated for gas leak

At about 9:30 a.m., Silver Lake Fire Department and village police officers are responding to a report of a gas leak at Riverview School in Silver Lake. Dispatch says the building is being evacuated. We Energies is on the scene and detected the leak. UPDATE about 9:40 a.m. — Source of leak unknown. Building evacuated. Personnel investigating. […]

Units responding to crash in Bristol

At 11:11 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a crash on Old Bristol Road between 102nd and 103rd Streets. Dispatch says car is in the ditch. A pole also may be down. UPDATE 11:22 p.m. — Deputy reports that there was a signal occupant in the vehicle, who is now […]

Twin Lakes to purchase land strip near boat launch

The Twin Lakes Village Board Monday voted to purchase for back taxes a 10-foot strip of land just north of the Lake Elizabeth boat launch. The land will cost the village $1,235. The village has made previous unsuccessful overtures in the past about buying the land. There were seven heirs to the property, said Kathleen […]

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