Posts from ‘August, 2017’

Deaths Aug. 27, 2017: John S. Carmody Jr.

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 & Business Assoc. 2017 Business in the Park and Car Show coverage (PHOTOS)

The Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association Business in the Park and Car Show was a little bit more of everything this year. There were more cars, more vendors, more food, and more people to take it all in. The event was held Saturday, by the Chamber office. ShareTweet0 Shares

A word from our sponsors: Aug. 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): 8001 160th Ave, Bristol 25136 83rd Pl, Salem 10342 168th Ave, Bristol 23300 111th St, […]

Units responding for crash on I-94

At about 8:39 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units are responding to the northbound lanes of I-94 in about the 12100 block for a crash. Per dispatch: Deputies already on the scene. Vehicle is rolled over. Occupants may need help getting out of vehicle. UPDATE 8:48 p.m. — No one trapped in vehicle, dispatch reports. […]

Units responding for vehicle fire in Salem Lakes

At about 5:55 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding to a report of a possible vehicle fire in the 26900 block of Highway 50 in Salem Lakes. Per dispatch: Reports received of a small red car in westbound lanes with smoke coming from it. UPDATE 6 p.m. — Fire personnel on scene reports no […]

Christ Lutheran Church seeking exhibitors for craft fair

Christ Lutheran Church is looking for exhibitors for its Annual Fall Craft Fair on Oct. 7. The church is centrally located in Paddock Lake, next to Central High School. Call the church office at 262-843-2631 for an application. ShareTweet0 Shares

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 […]

Aquanuts place fifth at 2017 Show Ski National Championships

The Aquanut Water Shows team of Twin Lakes competed at the 43rd Indmar Marine Engines Division 1 Show Ski National Championships, Saturday in Loves Park, IL. The Aquanuts placed fifth in the overall competition following, Sarasota (Sarasota, FL) Ski-A-Rees, Wonder Lake (Wonder Lakes, IL), Rock Aqua Jays (Janesville, WI) and Mad City (Madison, WI). The Aquanuts wowed the […]

Highway 45 update Aug. 25, 2017: Continue with sewer work, final slope grading, final landscape restoration

Note: With the help of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, we will be telling our readers what work took place on the Highway 45 project in the week just past and what is expected to take place in the coming week. Check back every Friday for the latest. By the way, my apologies for missing last […]

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 […]

Sheriff’s Department search for missing work release inmates

The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department on Friday morning released the following information regarding work release inmates who are missing from custody: The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department is in search of two Huber (Work Release) inmates who failed to report back to jail after their work assignments. On August 05, 2017 Xavier Dominique Thomas failed to report […]

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 […]

A word from our sponsors: Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Assoc. Business in the Park & Car Show is Aug. 26

Note: Twin Lakes Area Chamber and Business Association is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH The Twin Lakes Area Chamber and Business Association will host Business in the Park & Car Show on Sat. Aug. 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown Twin Lakes. The event will include Business Booths, Craft and […]

Units responding for investigation in Twin Lakes

At about 9:25 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire Department units are responding for an investigation of a residential fire alarm in the 11100 block of Cobblestone Court in Twin Lakes. UPDATE 9:29 p.m. — Personnel on scene reports to dispatch no smoke or flames visible from outside. ShareTweet0 Shares

Slow no wake lifted for Lilly Lake

An emergency slow no wake order for Lilly Lake was lifted by the Wheatland Town Board Thursday evening at a special board meeting. Lilly Lake was the last remaining Western Kenosha County Lake still under slow no wake after heavy rains the week of July 10 raised lake levels. The Lilly Lake order had been […]

Girl Scouts Silver Award Project collection on Aug. 27 to benefit Marleighs Ministry

Girl Scouts Katelyn Hannah and Isabella Cook are conducting a Girl Scout Silver Award Project to benefit Marleighs Ministry on Sunday, Aug. 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. at OakVue Farm 14700 104th St., Bristol. These Scouts are hosting a bake sale and donation drop off event at this location. They will be collecting new packages of preemie […]

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 sparking in Bristol

At about 2:03 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding for a report of a sparking transformer in the 15500 block of Highway 50 in Bristol. Per dispatch — Sparking called in by passerby. ShareTweet0 Shares

Recovery strategies for flood-affected areas topic of Saturday meeting in Burlington

A kickoff meeting for community, state and federal organizations and for interested individuals to discuss long-term recovery strategies for the flood-affected areas in Kenosha, Racine and Walworth counties will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, at Burlington High School, 400 McCanna Parkway. While the public is invited to attend, disaster assistance will not be available at this […]

A word from our sponsors: Grill Games is coming to downtown Kenosha Aug. 25 and 26

Note: Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce advertised this event with westofthei.com. This is a paid announcement. — DH Grill Games is coming to downtown Kenosha Aug. 25 and 26. This free two-day festival is Kenosha’s biggest BBQ festival and features live entertainment throughout the day, activities for the kids, beer garden, and a chance to […]

Swimming caution lifted for Hoag Park Beach

A swimming caution has been lifted for Hoag Park Beach in Paddock Lake after testing from Wednesday showed lower E.coli levels. Testing from Wednesday showed 23 E.coli/100 mL at Hoag. 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 1,000 E.coli/100 mL. […]

Rummage Sale/Brat Roast/Bake Sale set for Bristol United Methodist Church Fri., Sat. & Sun.

A Rummage Sale/Brat Roast/and Bake Sale fundraiser is being planned by the Bristol United Methodist Church, 8014 199th Ave. in Bristol, for Friday, Aug. 25, Saturday, Aug. 26 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 27 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Due to construction on Highway  45, follow signs from Highway 50 and Highway C to east side of the church. […]

A word from our sponsors: Twin Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Hartnell Chevrolet team up to benefit Twin Lakes Area Food Pantry

Note: Twin Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Hartnell Chevrolet are westofthei.com sponsors. This is a paid announcement. — DH The Twin Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Hartnell Chevrolet are teaming up to benefit Twin Lakes Area Food Pantry with a Fill the Truck event at the chamber’s Business in the Park & Car […]

Deaths Aug. 23, 2017: Keith Olson

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: 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, […]

Salem Lakes OKs stop signs at JF and Rock Lake Road and 90th Street at 268th Avenue

There soon will be a few more places to come to a complete stop in Salem Lakes after action taken this week by the Village Board. The board approved a resolution asking the county to place a three-way stop at the intersection of 259th Avenue (Rock Lake Road) and 119th Street in Rock Lake. The board […]

Aug. 23, 2017 lake test results: Hoag Park beach under caution

The Hoag Park beach on Paddock Lake is under swimming caution 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 1,000 E.coli/100 mL. Tuesday’s results at Hoag were  770 E.coli/100 mL. Other […]

Dead carp in Paddock Lake from bow angling, says village

A recent increase in the number of dead carp seen in and around the waters of Paddock Lake is due to the fish being legally shot with bow and arrow, not an environmental problem with the lake, village officials say. Recently, there have been confirmed incidents of large numbers of dead carp, said village administrator […]

Amber Torres named new Wilmot Union High School principal

Wilmot Union High School has a new principal. Amber Torres will replace John LaFleur who resigned earlier this summer, the district announced via news release Tuesday. From the announcement from the district: Amber Torres has a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre and Communications from Carthage College. Ms. Torres has a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Cardinal […]

A word from our sponsors: Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Assoc. Business in the Park & Car Show is Aug. 26

Note: Twin Lakes Area Chamber and Business Association is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH The Twin Lakes Area Chamber and Business Association will host Business in the Park & Car Show on Sat. Aug. 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown Twin Lakes. The event will include Business Booths, Craft and […]

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