Posts from ‘May, 2013’

Deaths May 28, 2013: Diane L. Hagan-Roberto, Thomas Snowtala

The following deaths of local residents and those with local connections are being reported by funeral homes today. Click on name to see obituary/service information: ShareTweet0 Shares

Sarah Verzal to be honored at Carnegie Hall event

Sarah Verzal, an eighth grade student at Wheatland Center School, recently won a Gold Medal in the Scholastic national writing contest. Sarah and her teacher, Rachel Hartley, will be honored this Friday night at 5 p.m. during an awards ceremony at Carnegie Hall in New York. Sarah was the only middle school recepient of the […]

St. Alphonsus School second quarter honor roll

Note: This post sponsored by Paddock Lake Auto Parts St. Alphonsus School has announced its Second Quarter Honor Roll for the 2012-13 school year: Grade 8 High Honors — Mikayla Crone, Lauren Daniels, Tyler McCarthy, Austin Podella, Carli Podella. Honors — Brian Lois. Grade 7 High Honors — Heather Clark, Ellie Keen, Mikelle Miles, Justin Paasch, Nolan Souders. Grade […]

Units responding for medical problem on I-94

At about 9:51 a.m., Paris Fire and Rescue units are responding to a the southbound lanes of I-94 at about the 339 mile marker for a person having a medical problem. UPDATE 9:54 a.m. — Dispatch says the scene is actually in the northbound lanes and that State Patrol is on the scene. Patient is […]

Twin Lakes-Randall Summer Recreation sign-up is May 30

Sign up for the 2012 Twin Lakes-Randall Summer Recreation Program will be Thursday,  May 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Lakewood Grade School, Twin Lakes, in the gym. The program is open to all students. Here is a full list of offerings and times. ShareTweet0 Shares

Showers and thunderstroms today

The National Weather Service forecast for today — and much of the week — includes showers and thunderstorms for our area. Today there is an 80 percent chance of rain in some forms. A thunderstorm is likely between 10 and 11 and then possible through the day and tonight. The high temperature is forecast at […]

Go Native Native Plant Sale Expo at Seno Woodland Education Center June 1 and 2

Note: Wild Ones is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH The Go Native Native Plant Sale Expo will take place June 1, from 9 a.m. to  3 p.m. and June 2, from noon to 4 p.m., at the Seno Woodland Education Center, 3606 Dyer Lake Road, Wheatland. Thousands of native plants for sun, shade, wet, dry […]

Deaths May 27, 2013: Melvin M. Burmeister

The following deaths of local residents and those with local connections are being reported by funeral homes today. Click on name to see obituary/service information: ShareTweet0 Shares

Twin Lakes Memorial Day parade and ceremony 2013 coverage

American Legion Post 544 in Twin Lakes hosted its annual Memorial Day services and parade on Monday, despite a chill in the air and some light rain early on. The day began with a Memorial Service at Mound Prairie Cemetery starting at 9 a.m., followed by a Memorial Service at St. John’s Church at 9:30 […]

Silver Lake Memorial Day ceremony and parade 2013 coverage

The Annual Silver Lake Schultz-Hahn American Legion Post #293 Memorial Day Parade and ceremony was held today despite some cooler than usual temperatures and little misty rain. The parade began at 9 a.m. at Riverview School, made its way down Cogswell Drive, wound through downtown and headed back to the school. Immediately afterwards there was […]

Units responding for burning in Paris

At 9:10 p.m., Paris Fire and Rescue units are responding to a report of burning in the 13300 block of Highway N in Paris. Dispatch identified it as a bonfire. UPDATE 9:14 p.m. — Fire chief on the scene says no deputy needed. ShareTweet0 Shares

Units responding for possible injury at Bong

At 7:46 p.m., Kansasville Fire Department units, a sheriff’s deputy and a Department of Natural Resources warden are responding to a possible injury at the ATV area at Richard Bong State Recreation Area in Beighton. Patient is in the parking lot of the ATV area and may have a broken leg, dispatch reports. ShareTweet0 Shares

Units responding for mutual aid in Illinois

At 12:02 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue and Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue are responding to a mutual aid request from an Illinois fire department for a medical call on I-94 at about th 1.5 mile marker in Lake County. Patient is a woman in a car having a medical problem. ShareTweet0 Shares

Units responding for burning in Trevor

At about 10:33 a.m., Salem Fire/Rescue units are responding to a report of a possible burning violation at Highway C and 268th Avenue. Caller is complaining about smell and black smoke. ShareTweet0 Shares

Tree to be planted in memory of former county Supervisor Gordon West

A tree will be planted in memory of Gordy West,  former Kenosha County Board Supervisor at Old Settlers Park on Saturday, June 1 at 1  p.m., county Supervisor Mike Underhill has announced. The tree has been donated by Paul Swartz Nursery, the monument was donated by anonymous, and John Rudie Director of Kenosha County Parks is […]

La Salette Rummage Sale & Pancake Breakfast is today

The La Salette Rummage Sale & Pancake Breakfast continues today. The rummage sale will be held from 8:30 a.m. until noon. Items for sale include: Kitchenware, furniture, athletic equipment, toys, games, books, jewelry and other items too numerous to mention. There will also be a raffle. The Pancake Breakfast will take place from 8:30 a.m. until […]

ACE Soccer to host skills camps

Luis Totera, head girls soccer coach at Central High School, along with Matt Egert, Central girls JV coach, have joined the ACE Soccer Club to host two skill development and clinical placement sessions. The sessions will be held on May 31 and June 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Central High School Stadium. Ages […]

Units responding for CO alarm in Salem

At 9:42 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue units are responding to a reprot of a carbon monoxide alarm in the 26600 block of 106th Street in Salem. ShareTweet0 Shares

Twin Lakes Police lieutenant dies in off duty crash

Twin Lakes Police Lt. Jeffrey Kreft died as the result of a crash this morning in Walworth County. Kreft was 36. According to a joint press release from the TLPD and Walworth County Sherrif’s Department, Kreft was heading home after his shift in Twin Lakes when his vehicle was struck by a truck that crossed […]

Wilmot UHS Cora Rogalski going to Tennessee-Martin for equestrian

In a first for Wilmot Union High School, Cora Rogalski has accepted a scholarship to attend the University of Tennessee-Martin and be a member of the school’s equestrian team. Cora is currently a senior at Wilmot and is a member of the school’s equestrian team, which competes against other clubs from around the state in […]

DNR to host meeting on Rock Lake plant control

A Department of Natural Resource sponsored public informational meeting regarding aquatic plant management on Rock Lake will be held at the Salem Town Hall on May 30, at 8 pm, Craig Helker, water resources biologist with the Wis. DNR has announced. Those who have questions or would like to learn more are invited to attend. […]

Man found guilty in murder of Trevor woman

James Ealy, accused of the murder of Mary Hutchison of Trevor in 2006, was found guilty today by a Lake County Circuit Court jury, the Associated Press is reporting. Ealy robbed the fast food restaurant in Linderhurst where Hutchison was a manager and working on the day she was strangled to death. More details available […]

Salem to consider land purchase at special meeting

The Salem Town Board will hold a special meeting Tuesday, May 28 starting at 4 p.m. to consider the purchase of 27 acres of land. The meeting will start with a closed session and then reconvene in to open session for “possible discussion, action or announcement relative” to the information from the closed session. Town […]

Go Native Native Plant Sale Expo at Seno Woodland Education Center June 1 and 2

Note: Wild Ones is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH The Go Native Native Plant Sale Expo will take place June 1, from 9 a.m. to  3 p.m. and June 2, from noon to 4 p.m., at the Seno Woodland Education Center, 3606 Dyer Lake Road, Wheatland. Thousands of native plants for sun, shade, wet, dry […]

A word from our sponsors: Wisconsin Emissions Testing available at Wilmot Auto Service

Note: Wilmot Auto Service is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH Wisconsin Emissions Tests can now be done at Wilmot Auto Service. The test is free to you. Call 862-6300 for an appointment. Hours are Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 7:30 to 11 a.m. Wilmot Auto Service, Inc is an independent […]

Twin Lakes Movies in the Park start tonight with Brave

The Village of Twin Lakes Park Commission and season sponsor Baxter and Woodman Consulting Engineers 2013 season for the Movies in the Parks program begins tonight. Brave will be screened beginning at dusk in the outdoor amphitheater on the shores of Lake Mary at Lance Park. (Note: Movie title corrected from earlier version. — DH Bring a […]

Photos and video of SUV being pulled from Camp Lake

Department of Natural Resources officials, a team of divers and a towing company removed an SUV from Camp Lake, where it had been since breaking through ice this winter. The SUV was just under the surface of the water and was a hazard to boat traffic, said town Supervisor Dennis Faber at a  recent Town Board meeting. Two buoys […]

Patchy frost possible early Friday a.m.

The National Weather Service is forecasting patchy frost for early Friday morning. The low tonight is forecast for 37. The holiday weekend doesn’t look particularly warm for period of time often thought of as the unofficial beginning of summer. Highs for the next few days are forecast at: Friday  61, Saturday 58, Sunday 62 and Monday 66. […]

Paddock Lake seeking applicants for vacant trustee seat

Note: We completely goofed up the circumstances of this vacancy so we are putting this story back up to the top of the page corrected. I apologize for my mistake causing any confusion. — DH Paddock Lake is seeking applicants for the trustee seat vacated by the resignation of Trustee Jill Smart. The appointed trustee […]

Units responding for decontamination

At about 2:50 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue units from the Trevor Station are responding to the Camp Lake boat launch on 113th Street for a decontamination. Units were dispatched to respond non-emergency. UPDATE 2:53 p.m. — Dispatch reports a vehicle has been pulled out of the lake under supervision of the Department of Natural Resources and […]

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