Posts from ‘March, 2017’

Spring Election 2017: Paddock Lake trustee questionnaire answers

Voters in Paddock Lake will have the opportunity to vote in a contested village trustee election on Tuesday, April 4. There are four candidates for three seats. Voters will be able to vote for three individuals. The candidates with the three highest vote totals will win the seats. Each candidate was sent the same request for […]

Bristol responding for mutual aid for crash

At about 1:38 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue is responding for mutual aid to Newport Fire Department for a crash. Per dispatch: Crash is on I-94 just north of Russell Road. Bristol is requested to respond with a squad. Share7Tweet7 Shares

Central HS forensics team members qualify for 2017 state

Last week Westosha Central’s Forensics team competed in the District Tournament at Burlington High School. This is the meet that determines whether they go to state or not. In order to go to state, each member, or group, much receive two scores of at least a 20 or above. Everyone who competed qualified for the […]

Units responding for alarm in Silver Lake

At about 10:23 a.m., Town of Salem Fire/Rescue and Silver Lake Rescue Squad units are responding to an alarm at a home in the 400 block of Carla Court in Silver Lake. Per dispatch: This is a carbon monoxide alarm. UPDATE 10:39 a.m. –Unit on the scene reports to dispatch that alarm caused by a […]

A word from our sponsors: Wheatland Center School has job openings for special education aide and bus driver

Note: Wheatland Center School is advertising these positions with westofthei.com. This is a paid announcement. — DH Wheatland Center School has the following job openings: Special Education Aide Position — Starting rate $11.97 per hour. Approx. 30 hours per week. Those interested should submit a letter of application and complete the district job application available on the school’s website: www.wheatland.k12.wi.us Send […]

2017 Wheatland Fire Department Auxiliary egg hunt is April 15

The Town of Wheatland Fire Department Auxiliary Easter Egg Hunt will take place Saturday, April 15 at 10 a.m. sharp. The egg hunt will be held at the Town of Wheatland Fire Department Firehouse in New Munster. Ages 10 and under are welcome to participate. Bring your own basket. This is a free community event sponsored by […]

A word from our sponsors: Bulldog Football and Cheerleading accepting applications for 2017

Note: WKCYF Bulldogs is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH Bulldog Football and Cheerleading is now accepting applications for the 2017 campaign. There are multiple ways to sign up and get involved with the greatest game on earth. The WKCYF Bulldogs, a 501C3 non-profit, all volunteer organization which was established in […]

Deaths March 26, 2017: Reuben S. Demske

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 alarm in Twin Lakes

At about 4:19 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire Department units are responding for a smoke alarm in the 460 block of Highway F in Twin Lakes. ShareTweet0 Shares

A word from our sponsors: Messy Church set for today

Note: The sponsors of Messy Church are advertising this event with westofthei.com. This is a paid announcement. — DH Would you like to try a church but wooden pews, hymns, and sitting still and quiet isn’t for you? Then Messy Church just might be your thing. Messy Church is sponsored by the churches of Circuit 14 […]

Katelyn Herreid receives scholarship at UW-Whitewater

The following local students have received scholarships from the College of Education and Professional Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater: Katelyn Herreid, from Twin Lakes,  who is majoring in communication sciences and disorders and Spanish. Herreid was awarded the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department Scholarship and the Dyer Family Scholarship.   “Student scholarships honor the […]

A word from our sponsors: March 26, 2017 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons

Note: Glenda and Butch Dupons, of Bear Realty, are westofthei.com sponsors. This is a paid announcement — DH Here are open houses being hosted today by Glenda and Butch Dupons, of Bear Realty (click the links below for more information): 25165 Runyard Way West, Trevor 4707 308th Ave Salem 9000 226th Ct 9B, Salem 23300 […]

County Treasurer Jacobson hosting community-wide shower to benefit clients of Women and Children’s Horizons

County Treasurer Teri Jacobson is hosting a community-wide shower by accepting donations of items to benefit clients of Women and Children’s Horizons, an organization dedicated to advocating for victims of domestic and sexual violence. Items can be dropped off at the Treasurer’s Office in downtown Kenosha at the County Administration Building, 1010 56th St., or at the Elected […]

A word from our sponsors: The Plumbing Works LLC now offering rental of water treatment equipment

Note: The Plumbing Works LLC is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH The Plumbing Works LLC is now offering rental of our top of the line water treatment equipment! We have found that some of our customers prefer to rent water treatment equipment rather than own it. When you rent from […]

Central HS 2017 Badger Boys and Girls State representatives announced

Central High School District of Westosha recently selected the 2017 Badger Boys and Girls State Representatives. Representing Central at the week-long conference promoting democratic government principals and citizenship in Oshkosh for Girls State is Haley Trecker, daughter of Ronald Trecker. Selected as an alternate is Wylie Jackson, daughter of Keith and Shelly Jackson. Representing the Boys State in Ripon, Wisconsin […]

OakVue Farm hosting Easter celebration

OakVue Farm will be hosting a Easter celebration starting at 8:30 a.m. on April 16. There will be a celebration service followed by brunch with an egg hunt for kids. Those wishing to attend are asked to RSVP: 262-960-9145. OakVue Farm, which also hosts a live nativity during the Christmas season, is located at 14700 […]

A word from our sponsors: Tax season is here again for Bruce Melling CPA

Note: Bruce Melling CPA is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH This year’s income tax return filing deadline is April 18th and will be here before we know it. Bruce Melling is a Certified Public Accountant in his 48th tax season. He completes federal and state income tax returns for individuals that live in […]

Deaths March 24, 2017: Glen C. Haisman, Elizabeth “Liz” Sommer

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

Twin Lakes Area Chamber and Business Association exploring building shelter at Lance Park

Representatives of the Twin Lakes Area Chamber and Business Association shared their vision for building a shelter within Lance Park with Twin Lakes Village Board members Monday night. The chamber hosts the annual Libertyfest community festival in the park each year. To house concessions and entertainment the chamber rents a tent to keep the event […]

Paris School explores the ocean for 2017 reading unit

Each year, Paris School selects a topic to explore. This year’s unit of discovery was the ocean. The highlight was the PSO taking everyone to the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. Back at school, the hallway was decorated with their various projects. The hallway included a saltwater fish tank provided by a Paris School graduates, Zachary […]

A word from our sponsors: Messy Church set for March 26

Note: The sponsors of Messy Church are advertising this event with westofthei.com. This is a paid announcement. — DH Would you like to try a church but wooden pews, hymns, and sitting still and quiet isn’t for you? Then Messy Church just might be your thing. Messy Church is sponsored by the churches of Circuit 14 […]

Warm Friday, wet weekend

The latest, local National Weather Service forecast calls for a Friday flirting with 70 degrees followed by a wet weekend. Friday’s high temperature may reach 69. But starting tonight and extending through Saturday it is expected to rain. The chance of rain Friday night is 90 percent, 100 percent Saturday, 80 percent for Saturday night […]

Salem School Celebration 2017 “Under the Sea” coverage (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

The annual Salem School celebration was held Thursday at the school. This year’s event had a theme of “Under the Sea.” The event is designed to showcase what is going on at Salem School. It featured crafts, story readings, games, art displays, projects, activities and ice cream in the cafeteria. As is tradition, the night […]

Deaths March 23, 2017: Bernard Louis Gunty

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

A word from our sponsors: St. Alphonsus Parish fish boil March 31

St. Alphonsus Parish is hosting its third and final fish boil of the Lenten season on Friday, March 31, 2017 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at St. Alphonsus Parish Center, 6211 344th Avenue, New Munster. The fish boil features all-you- can-eat boiled fish, potatoes, onions, carrots, coleslaw, bread, dessert, milk and coffee. Grilled cheese sandwiches are also […]

Local students present at Undergraduate Research Day at the UW-Whitewater

The following local students were among the presenters at Undergraduate Research Day at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Michaela Efflandt from Twin Lakes, majoring in psychology. Efflandt’s projects are called “Non-reciprocal Behavioral Contrast in Multiple VI-DRL Schedules” and “Exploring behavioral contrast in multiple VI PR schedules.” Grace Barrett from Trevor, majoring in geography. Barrett’s project is […]

A word from our sponsors: Wheatland Center School has job openings for special education aide and bus driver

Note: Wheatland Center School is advertising these positions with westofthei.com. This is a paid announcement. — DH Wheatland Center School has the following job openings: Special Education Aide Position — Starting rate $11.97 per hour. Approx. 30 hours per week. Those interested should submit a letter of application and complete the district job application available on the school’s website: www.wheatland.k12.wi.us Send […]

Central HS students, staff holding fundraiser run/walk for teacher’s family

Students and staff at Central High School have organized a fundraiser to help a CHS teacher meet the expenses of his wife’s cancer treatments. The Appleby Family 5K Fun Run or 2 Mile Walk will take place  on Saturday, April 22 at Central High School. The run/walk will begin at 9:30 a.m. and there will […]

Units responding for burning in Paris

At about 5:40 p.m., Paris Fire and Rescue units are responding to a report of burning in the 13500 block of Highway 142 in Paris. ShareTweet0 Shares

Work resumes on Highway 165 in Pleasant Prairie

Those of you who travel east of the interstate, especially on Highway 165, may be interested in the following announcement from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation: On March 22, 2017, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) resumed work on a resurfacing project on WIS 165 (104th Street) from I-94 to WIS 31 (Green Bay Road), […]

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