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Prvidence to host four more bingo nights
Providence Catholic School will host four more bingo nights: March 20, April 17, May 1 and May 15.
Bingo will be held at the Saint Francis Xavier campus on Highway X in Brighton. Doors will open at 4 p.m. with bingo beginning at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy two 10-game sessions. Every game is a money game with the last game being the Super Jackpot.
Meat raffle tickets and spring raffle tickets also will be available.
Food… Continue reading
Units responding to house fire in Brighton
At 4 a.m., units from Salem Fire/Rescue are responding to a report of a garage fire in the 800 block 224th Avenue, Brighton.
UPDATE 4:07 a.m. -- Bristol and Silver Lake fire departments have been called to scene. House is reportedly on fire as well, according to scanner transmissions.
UPDATE 4:15 a.m. -- Fire under control. Units still going to scene advised to assume non-emergency response.
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Two car crash at Highways 75 and JB
At 5:09 p.m., deputies and Salem Fire/Rescue are responding to the scene of an two-care crash at Highway 75 and JB in Brighton.
Involved are a silver Neon and a silver Taurus. One car is in the ditch and one is blocking the roadway.
Extent of injuries is unknown.
UPDATE 5:18 p.m. -- Fire department personnel on the scene report that damage to cars is moderate.
UPDATE 5:37 p.m. -- Both vehicles being towed from scene.
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Units responding to rollover accident on Highway 75 in Brighton
At 11:19 a.m., units from Salem Fire/Rescue are responding to a rollover accident on Highway 75, just north of Highway PH in Brighton.
The Dodge SUV reportedly had a male driver and three children passengers. The children are reportedly out of the car and complaining of unspecific pain.
UPDATE 11:23 a.m. -- Someone is in the ditch line and being attended to by rescue personnel.
UPDATE 11:32 a.m. -- A second ambulance is… Continue reading
Units responding to report of smoke in house
At 12:20 p.m., Salem Fie/Rescue units and sheriff's deputies are responding to a report of smoke in a house in the 25400 block of 60th Street (Highway K), along the Salem, Brighton border.
UPDATE 12:23 p.m. -- First fire personnel on the scene report the smoke appears to be coming from a wood burning stove in the house, perhaps a rag on top of the stove.
Additional units from Bristol Fire and Rescue… Continue reading
Candidate petition circulating season begins today
Today is the first day candidates can begin circulating nomination papers for offices to be decided in the April 2010 municipal and school board elections.
Local municipal seats that will be decided are:
Bristol -- The seats held by Town Board Supervisor #2… Continue reading
Bristol -- The seats held by Town Board Supervisor #2… Continue reading Murder suspects in court
Preliminary hearings for the four men charged in the murder of a Brighton resident got under way Wednesday.
The hearings were continued until Nov. 12.
Charged with first-degree intentional homicide and other crimes in the shooting death of Robin Leydel of Brighton are:
Robert M. Navigato, 50, of Bristol.
Brian D. Suchecki, 37, of Twin Lakes.
Richard J. Beeter, 54, of Lake Villa, Ill.
Benefit set to help Brighton woman
A benefit to aid the wife of a slain Brighton man will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24, beginning at 2 p.m. at Wagner’s Tavern, 23818 60th St. (Highway K), Brighton.
Robin “Byrd” Leydel died from a single gunshot to the chest following a home invasion on Oct. 13. Four men have been charged in connection with Leydel's death.
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Suspects in Brighton homicide charged
All the suspects arrested yesterday in connection with a Brighton home invasion and the shooting death of Robin Leydel have been charged in Kenosha County Circuit Court.
- Robert M. Navigato, 50, of Bristol, was charged with first degree intentional homicide, burglary and two counts of armed robbery.
- Brian D. Suchecki, 37, of Twin Lakes, was
Man slain in Brighton home identified
Updated with 911 excerpts.
The man killed in a home invasion in Brighton early this morning has been identified by the Sheriff's Department as Robin Leydel, 50, of Brighton.
The Sheriff's Department also has four people in custody in connection with the incident. They are:
- John M. Navigato, 50, of Bristol.
- Teddy Bieker, 19, of Kenosha.
- Brian Suchecki, 37, of Twin Lakes.
- Richard Beeter, 54, of Lake Villa, Ill.
Sheriff’s Department investigating homicide in Brighton
The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department has issued the following media release:
The Kenosha Sheriff’s Department is investigating a Home Invasion/Homicide which occurred at about 12:10 this morning in the 23900 block of Highway K, in Brighton Township in Kenosha County. A 50-year old male was killed during the home invasion.
The initial call was received at about 12:10 a.m. A female at the residence at that location reported that “men… Continue reading
Towns will seek paper ballots for Wheatland School referendum
Town clerks in the four municipalities that will be involved in the Wheatland Center School referendum will seek permission to use simple paper ballots for the election.
The Wheatland Town Board got the ball rolling for paper ballots this week when it voted unanimously to seek permission from the state to use the paper ballots. Typically the town uses scanable ballots… Continue reading Motorcycle, truck crash at Highways B and NN
At 5:09 p.m., emergency crews are responding to a traffic crash at Highways B and NN, Brighton. A motorcycle and a truck are involved and whether there are injuries is unknown, scanner transmissions say.
UPDATE 5:12 p.m.: Some injuries being reported, but apparently not life threatening.
UPDATE 5:21 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue units leaving this scene and responding to a fire east of Paddock Lake.
UPDATE 5:23 p.m.: Silver Lake Rescue also clearing the… Continue reading
Motorcycle crash at Highways J and B
Police and rescue units are being dispatched to Highways J and BB in Brighton for a motorcycle accident.
There is reportedly one injury being reported.
Apparently only one vehicle involved. Woman on motorcycle is pregnant and wants to be checked by rescue… Continue reading
Dramatic clouds move through area
The above photo was taken about 4:30 in Brighton by Michele Faust while some menacing looking clouds moved through the area. Strange, wasn't it, that the rain followed after these clouds seemed to be gone.
There's likely more rain coming, as the National Weather Service says there's a 90 pecent chance of rain tonight.
Radar here.
UPDATE 6:48 p.m. Steve Davis at the NWS informs… Continue reading
St. Francis Family Fun Day this Saturday
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Brighton will host its Family Fun Day and Auction Saturday, Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. to midnight.
Here's some of the fun planned:
Volleyball tournament -- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Horseshoe tournament -- 10 a.m.
Baggo tournament -- Noon.
Children's games -- Noon -to 3 p.m.
Outdoor Mass -- 4 p.m.
Auction -- 6 p.m.
Dance music -- 8:30 p.m. to midnight.
Cow maneuver -- 4 p.m. Win $1,000 call parish… Continue reading Crash victims identified
The Sheriff's Department has identified the victims in the crash in the 29600 block of Highway K, Brighton, yesterday evening as:
- Denise Dooley, 18, driver, deceased.
- Alivia Manon, 18, front passenger, deceased.
- Tanya Nitschneider, 18, rear passenger, non-life threatening injuries.
Two teens die in Brighton crash
Two teenage girls died in a car crash Wednesday evening.
Kenosha County sheriff's deputies responded at 7:16 p.m. to a report of fatal accident in the Brighton. The single vehicle crash occurred in 29600 block of Highway K (60th Street). Initial reports indicate that a 2003 Jetta was traveling westbound on Highway K when it lost control. The vehicle veered into the right ditch and rolled over… Continue reading
Sun shines on Kenosha County Dairy Breakfast
After the alarming thunderstorms Friday night, it was a welcome sight to see the sunshine Saturday morning and a large, hungry crowd at the Kenosha County Dairy Breakfast.
This annual event was held at the Dale and Richard Spoerlein Farm, Brighton.
Due to the saturated grounds, attendees were bused to the grounds from either Brighton Grade School, Central High School or the Kenosha County Building. Besides the hearty breakfast, activities included… Continue reading Central looking to crack down on graduation antics
After receiving many complaints about last year's graduation ceremony, Central High School is taking steps to make the graduation ceremony less unruly this year.
Seniors and parents have been sent letters explaining that anybody misbehaving will be asked to leave. Forty eight staff members and a few deputies will also be present to monitor behavior.
Beach balls and air horns… Continue reading Niebuhr takes top jazz band award at Central
Central High School's jazz band concert was last night.
A highlight of this spring concert each year is the naming of the Louis Armstrong Award. This year's winner was Ryan Niebuhr, a four-year jazz band member and bassist. Members of this year's Jazz Central are Kiel Cruey, Maeghan Darrell, Max Felgenhauer, Riley Thoss, Calvin Johnson, Jordan Leslie, Ryan Piccolo, Hannah Andrekus, Luke Melograno, Alex Picchietti, Kayla Arbet, Sean Pitts, Malissa… Continue readingCentral JV basball victorious — twice
Scouts hosting breakfast May 9 at Bristol School
Boy Scout Troop 385 and Cub Scout Pack 385 (Bristol, Brighton, Providence and Paris schools) will be hosting a pancake, egg and sausage breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon, Saturday, at Bristol School.
The event also will include a silent auction and bake sale. Auction items include sporting event tickets, baskets and more.
Tickets, which will be available at the door, are $5 for adults and $3 for children 5 to 13 years… Continue reading
French families, friendliness, food impress Central students
Members of the International Club at Central High School back from a trip to France over spring break are full of memories of interacting with a different culture.
The students left Paddock Lake April 7 and returned April 17. In between they spent five days in Aix-en-Provence in the south of France staying with local families. Then the group took the fast train TGV up to Paris for… Continue reading
Key to parties and teens? Raise responsible, busy kids, experts say
The advice from a panel of law enforcement officers, school officials, a circuit court judge and some teens about how to keep youngsters out of trouble with drugs and alcohol at parties came down to one idea.
Raise kids that are responsible and busy with constructive activities.
The program, titled “Parents, Parties and the Law: Our Children, Our Responsibility” was held at Central High School Wednesday evening just a few days before… Continue reading
Most annual town meetings this week
This is a big week for town annual meetings. In Wisconsin these meetings are unique to town governments. They are meetings of the electiors in the town, not the town board. Some of the actions that can be acted on directly by electors at these meetings are levying taxes, fixing compensation for town offices and combining town offices. The electors also can direct the… Continue reading What we plan to do today
Later, we plan on posting some video from the Central High School musical, Les Miserables. It's at 2 p.m. at the school if you'd like to see the whole thing, which is recommended by westofthei.com 
