Posts from ‘December, 2014’

Randall School students selected for finals for Southern Lakes Anthology

Randall School has announced the names of the students selected to move on to the final round of selection for the 2014-15 Southern Lakes Anthology. The theme this year is: Expressions. Work for this anthology project must be in one of the following genres: Prose, Poetry, Illustrated Writing, Art, or Cartoon. These 24 students will have […]

Runkel to not run for re-election to Westosha HS District Board

Roger Runkel will not be returning to the Westosha High School District Board after the April election. Runkel has filed non-candidacy papers as of today’s 5 p.m. deadline. He filled the Wheatland seat on the board. The other incumbents up for election in April are: Paddock Lake – Cheryl Baysinger. At Large – Mary Ellen […]

Units responding for crash in Wheatland

At about 6:18 p.m., Town of Wheatland Fire Department and Silver Lake Rescue Squad units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the 32300 block of Geneva Road in Wheatland. Per dispatch: Caller reported one vehicle hit a guard rail. Another vehicle on the scene but it is unknown if […]

Brighton School First Quarter 2014-15 honor roll

Note: This post sponsored by Buttons and Bolts Fabric and Quilting Supply. — DH The following students were named to the Brighton School honor roll for the first quarter of the 2014-15 school year: Principals Honor Roll Fifth grade — William R. Allen, Owen D. Anderson, Evan D. Beth, Jessica E. Boyd, Benjamin R. Bruzas, […]

Units responding for crash in Bristol

At about 12:35 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in about the 14900 block of Highway C in Bristol. Per dispatch: A caller reports that a single vehicle appears to have struck a pole. UPDATE 12:45 p.m. — Eastbound lane blocked. One ambulance responding […]

St. Alphonsus School students collect items for troops

St. Alphonsus School students were recently visited by retired U.S. Air National Guard E7 Master Sergeant Pam Mitchell who spoke about her military experiences. The students and teachers, eager to show gratitude and appreciation for the U.S. military, began a school/parish wide collection of items needed by troops. The collection continued until Dec. 19 and then the […]

Suzanne Silberschmidt & Jacob Weidner in Augustana College Christmas program

Augustana College performed its annual ‘Christmas at Augustana,’ performance on Friday, Dec. 5, and Saturday Dec. 6. More than 300 student musicians shared their talents, in one of the highlights of the Augustana and Quad-City holiday season including: Suzanne Silberschmidt of Salem. Jacob Weidner of Bristol. Founded in 1860, Augustana College is a four-year residential college […]

Merry Christmas at La Salette with Randall School

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Happy Holidays from westofthei.com!

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Units responding for delayed crash report in Paddock Lake

At about 9:30 p.m., Town of Salem Fire/Rescue units are responding for a delayed report of a crash. Per dispatch: Deputies are already out with the victim of a hit and run crash. Deputies and the patient are along Highway 83 south of Highway 50 in Paddock Lake. ShareTweet0 Shares

Units responding for crash in Paris

At about 6:26 p.m., Paris Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash at Highways 45 and KR in Paris. Per dispatch: One vehicle involved. Vehicle appears to be rolled over on its roof. ShareTweet0 Shares

Driver in wrong way fatal crash faces felony charges

Brian J.  Smith, the driver of a truck that was going the wrong way on Highway 50 in Wheatland  on Dec. 6 leading to a crash with another vehicle in which two people died, faces five felony charges. Smith, 36, of Lindenhurst, appeared in Kenosha County court for a preliminary hearing Tuesday. He faces felony charges […]

Winners of Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Assoc. Trees on Parade contests announced

Here is a report from the Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business on its recent Trees on Parade event. Almost 600 people came to Trees on Parade for a creative Christmas Tree Contest, Santa and his elf, Kids Korner with face painting and kids crafts, Christmas Shopping and the first annual Gingerbread House Contest. The […]

Winter weather advisory lifted; less chance of snow/rain today

The National Weather Service has lifted a winter weather advisory for our area and reduced the chance of snow/rain today in the local forecast. There is now a 60 percent chance of showers today, primarily between the hours of 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Snow accumulation of less than one inch is expected. ShareTweet0 Shares

A word from our sponsors: New weekly ad for Marv & Alison’s Sentry posted at westofthei.com

Note: Marv & Alison’s Sentry is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH This week’s ad for Marv & Alison’s Sentry  in Paddock Lake is now available at westofthei.com. Click on the ad to see the full line-up of values for this coming week. The sale prices in this ad (click here to see ad) are effective from […]

White Christmas Eve in the forecast

If you were worried that perhaps Santa would not have enough snow available hereabouts for proper sleigh navigation fear not. Snow is in the forecast. When all is said and done on Wednesday, there could be over 2 inches on the ground. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Wednesday from noon to […]

Deaths Dec. 23, 2014: Michael J. Beranek

This post sponsored by Westosha Floral. 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: Share1Tweet1 Shares

Community libraries announce closings for holiday season

Community Library branches at Salem, Silver Lake, and Twin Lakes will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and Thursday, Dec. 25, in observance of the Christmas Holiday. Regular hours at Salem and Twin Lakes will resume on Friday, Dec. 26. The Silver Lake location is closed on Fridays. Also, Community Library branches at Salem, Silver Lake, […]

Wilmot UHS cheerleaders spread a little holiday cheer

The Wilmot High School JV and Varsity cheerleaders sang Christmas Carols for the residents of Burr Oak Manor in Genoa City recently. ShareTweet0 Shares

St. Alphonsus chili cook off Jan. 10

St. Alphonsus School 4th Annual Chili Cook Off will be Saturday, Jan. 10. Serving will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tickets are adults $9 in advance and $10 at the door,  children (4-11) $4 in advance and $5 at the door, children 3 and under are free. Included is all you can eat chili, baked potato […]

Randall School Art Excel raise funds for animal shelter

Randall School Art Excel students got a chance to take part in a Christmas act of pure generosity. A staff member at Randall School baked and donated all the needed supplies to make 10 gingerbread houses in the weeks prior to Christmas. The Art Excel students, grades 4-8, were able to decorate a house as […]

Central HS cheer place first at Badger Invite

Central High School varsity cheer competed at the 5th Annual Badger Invite at Lake Geneva Badger High School on Saturday, Dec. 20. Central nailed its best performance of the season thus far hitting all of their stunts and tumbling. They placed first in their division over Tremper and Waterford. ShareTweet0 Shares

Deaths Dec. 22, 2104: Carole I. Hess, Dorothy Jean Pravler, Laura Ann Mather

This post sponsored by Westosha Floral. 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

Units responding for CO alarm in Silver Lake

At about 7:14 p.m., Silver Lake Fire Department and Silver Lake Rescue Squad units and a Silver Lake Police officer are responding to a report of a carbon monoxide alarm in the 1200 block of School Street in Silver Lake. Per dispatch: Two alarms in the building are sounding. No one feeling ill inside the […]

Trevor home with elaborate lights display collecting for The Sharing Center

Randy and Julie Batassa at 24712 118th St., in the Hawk’s Run subdivision have their elaborate Outdoor Christmas Light Display up and running. The house and yard are decorated with 25,000 lights that dance to 80 channels of music. The music can be heard from your car at FM 106.9 (I found 107.1 FM worked better for me on […]

Joan Hancock files noncandidacy for Paris School Board

The Paris School District has made the following announcement regarding positions on the School Board School up for election in April: The Paris Jt. 1 Board of Education has two positions up for election on April 7, 2015. Current Board member, Mrs. Colleen Belmont has submitted her Declaration of Candidacy and Campaign Registration Statement to run as […]

Wet weather expected Monday

An 80 percent chance of snow/rain is in the National Weather Service forecast for Monday. Snow possibly mixed with rain is possible starting at around 9 a.m. and is likely to turn to all rain by noon. Rain should continue through Monday into Tuesday, perhaps trailing off by noon Tuesday. ShareTweet0 Shares

Deaths Dec. 21, 2014: Judith A. Taylor

This post sponsored by Westosha Floral. 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

St. Alphonsus School first quarter 2014-15 honor roll

Note: Buttons and Bolts sponsored this post. — DH The following students were named to the St. Alphonsus School honor roll for the first quarter of the 2014-15 school year. Eighth Grade High Honors — Tyler Orre, Delaney Ott * Honors — Hannah Beyer, Caryn Daniels, Caleb Keen. Seventh Grade High Honors — Levi Keen. Sixth […]

Units responding for burning in Bristol

At about 8:56 a.m., Bristol Fire Department units are responding for a report of burning in the 10500 block of Bristol Road in Bristol. ShareTweet0 Shares

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