Posts from ‘August, 2017’

Deaths Aug. 31, 2017: Eric Yunker, Anna Rose Patry

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

Community Library closed on Labor Day

Community Library branches at Salem and Twin Lakes will be closed on Monday, Sept. 4, in observance of Labor Day. Regular hours at both locations will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 5. ShareTweet0 Shares

Units responding for tree and wires down in Trevor

At about 2:30 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding to the 11100 block of 270th Avenue in Trevor. Per dispatch: A tree fell and took down wires. Tree fell on an unoccupied car. Roadway blocked. ShareTweet0 Shares

Garage sales page updated

West of the I’s garage sales page has been updated. Be sure to check it out each week before you begin your bargain hunting. If you’d like your sale added to the list, please drop us a line at darren@westofthei.com. Include your address, days, hours etc. We’ll even add a map to your info. ShareTweet0 […]

Beaches at Old Settlers County Park, Paddock Hooker Lake Association and Rock Lake remain under swim caution after retest

Beaches at Old Settlers County Park and Paddock Hooker Lake Association on Paddock Lake and the beach at Rock Lake remain under swim caution after retesting Wednesday by the Kenosha County Division of Health continued to show elevated E.coli levels there. Cautions are issued for results of more than 235 E.coli/100 mL. Beaches are closed […]

Units responding for investigation in Camp Lake

At about 10:22 a.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding for an investigation near Highway AH and 95th Street in Camp Lake. Per dispatch: Caller complaining about a neighbor burning garbage. Share3Tweet3 Shares

A word from our sponsors: Wheatland Center School seeks part-time custodian

Note: The Wheatland J1 School District is advertising these positions with westofthei.com. This is a paid announcement. — DH The Wheatland J1 School District is seeking a Part-Time Custodian. Candidate will perform daily cleaning and maintenance tasks including monitoring the building, and other duties as assigned. Shift will be approximately 5 hours each evening. Starting wage is $17.00 […]

Westosha Central Cheerleaders annual cheer clinic is Sept. 10

Three-time consecutive state champs Westosha Central High School cheerleaders are holding their 6th annual cheer clinic on Sept. 10 for kindergarten through eighth graders. Cost is $35 for an all day clinic that includes snack and lunch. All participants are invited to participate in halftime at the following Friday’s game. Here is more information and a […]

A word from our sponsors: 7th annual Old Settlers Oktoberfest is Sept. 9

Note: Old Settlers Oktoberfest is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcment. — DH The seventh annual Old Settlers Oktoberfest will take place Sept. 9 at Old Settlers County Park in Paddock Lake from noon to 8 p.m. The event includes German music and dancing, food, beer, wine and games and activities for all […]

Aug. 30, 2017 lake test results: Old Settlers Park, Paddock Hooker Lake Association and Rock Lake under swim cautions

The Old Settlers County Park beach and Paddock Hooker Lake Association beach on Paddock Lake along with Rock Lake are under swimming cautions after testing on Tuesday showed elevated E.coli levels there. Cautions are issued for results of more than 235 E.coli/100 mL. Beaches are closed to swimming for a test result of more than […]

Units responding for burning in Paddock Lake

At about 5:10 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding to a report of burning in a backyard in the 23800 block of 63rd Street in Paddock Lake. ShareTweet0 Shares

A word from our sponsors: 8th annual Labor of Love Music Festival is Sept. 3

Note: Just Live Inc. is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH The 8th annual Labor of Love Music Festival – in loving memory of Jamie Leigh Wilson — will take place 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Sept. 3 at New Munster Park. Come prepared to dance and clap along to the […]

Wheatland Center School teachers go door to door to connect with students before school year starts

While students’ — and parents’ — thoughts are probably returning to school as the new year approaches next week, some were still likely a bit surprised by visitors to their neighborhoods this week. Wheatland Center School teachers took to the streets Tuesday to welcome back their students and invite them to the school’s open house. Teachers […]

Units responding for loose dog

At about 2:12 p.m., a sheriff’s deputy is responding to a report of a loose dog seen in the 27000 block of Highway K. Per dispatch: Dog is described as a light brown pit bull. ShareTweet0 Shares

A word from our sponsors: Paris School seeking evening custodians

Note: Paris School is advertising this job opening at westofthei.com. This is a paid announcement. — DH Paris School is looking for evening custodians to work two or three evenings per week from 4 until 8:30 p.m.  Experience preferred, but not required. Applicants should send a cover letter and resume, including references or letters of recommendation, […]

Man fleeing traffic stop jumps from I-94 overpass

A man who a Kenosha County Sheriff’s deputy was attempting to stop on I-94 on Tuesday evening crashed his vehicle into a median wall and then jumped off the overpass. The Sheriff’s Department is not releasing the identity of the driver or a passenger in the vehicle pending further investigation, a news release distributed Wednesday […]

Garage sales page updated

West of the I’s garage sales page has been updated. Be sure to check it out each week before you begin your bargain hunting. If you’d like your sale added to the list, please drop us a line at darren@westofthei.com. Include your address, days, hours etc. We’ll even add a map to your info. ShareTweet0 […]

Units responding for crash on I-94

At about 8:51 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue, Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue and Newport Fire Department units are responding to a crash in the 9000 block of the southbound lanes of I-94. Per dispatch: Deputies are on scene already. Single vehicle involved on highway. Patient under overpass. Some units responding on interstate and some […]

Bristol to study Lake George flooding

A study of the Lake George flood plain and offering possible solutions to flooding there was approved by the Bristol Village Board Monday. The study will cost an estimated $17,600 and be performed by Strand Associates, the village’s engineers. It was unanimously approved by the board. The Lake George area has a history of flooding, […]

Deaths Aug. 29, 2017: Loretta L. Brown

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

FBI offering reward for info in Paris drag strip murders

The FBI is offering a reward for information leading to the identification and arrest of the people responsible for a triple homicide on Aug. 13 at a drag strip in Paris. Via the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department: REWARD The FBI is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the identification and […]

A word from our sponsors: Wheatland Center School seeking applicants for special education aide

Note: The Wheatland J1 School District is advertising these positions with westofthei.com. This is a paid announcement. — DH The Wheatland J1 School District is seeking applicants for a Special Education Aide Position. Starting rate $12.50 per hour. Approx. 30 hours per week. Those interested should submit a letter of application and complete the district job application available on the […]

A word from our sponsors: Oktoberfest 5K+ run/walk in Paddock Lake is Sept. 9

Note: Old Settlers Oktoberfest and Kenosha Running Company are westofthei.com sponsors. This is a paid announcement. — DH Dust off your dirndl or don lederhosen and dirndl and help off kick off Oktoberfest in Paddock Lake as only runners and walkers truly can! Presented by Kenosha County Parks and County Executive Jim Kreuser, the Oktoberfest 5K+ run/walk event […]

Units responding for alarm in Lake Shangri-la

At about 6:40 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding to a report of a carbon monoxide alarm in the 21700 block 121st Street in Lake Shangri-la. UPDATE 6:43 p.m. — Some residents may be having symptoms. Additional ambulance dispatched to the scene. Share4Tweet4 Shares

Units responding for fire in Bristol

At about 6:30 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue, Paris Fire and Rescue, Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a possible fire in the 16500 block of 75th Street (Highway 50) in Bristol. Per dispatch: Possible fire being reported on upper floor of a residence. UPDATE 6:34 p.m. — […]

Deaths Aug. 28, 2017: Snow White

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: Share66Tweet66 Shares

Union Grove Baptist Church collecting flood relief supplies

A group from Union Grove Baptist Church is planning to take flood relief supplies gathered here to Texas this weekend. Being collected here are: Water, baby formula, blankets, diapers. Items can be dropped off at Union Grove Baptist Church, 417 15th Ave, Union Grove, all week. Call 878-1264 or email info@myuniongrovebaptist.com with any questions or for more information. […]

Repaving on Highway MB in Bristol to begin this week

Work on Highway MB in Bristol will begin this week and last through mid-Septmeber. From a news release from the county: A repaving project on Kenosha County Highway MB (160th Avenue) in the Village of Bristol will begin this week. Highway MB will be resurfaced from Highway 50 (75th Street) to just north of the roundabout at Highway […]

Wilmot UHS annual PantherFest is Aug. 30

Wilmot Union High School’s annual PantherFest event will be held Wednesday evening,  Aug. 30, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The evening is a combination Open House/Post Secondary Options Fair.  In addition to meeting with teachers, parents and students will be able to meet with representatives from area colleges and businesses/ labor organizations as well as military recruiters […]

A word from our sponsors: Paris School seeking evening custodians

Note: Paris School is advertising this job opening at westofthei.com. This is a paid announcement. — DH Paris School is looking for evening custodians to work two or three evenings per week from 4 until 8:30 p.m.  Experience preferred, but not required. Applicants should send a cover letter and resume, including references or letters of recommendation, […]

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