At 8:30 p.m., sheriff’s deputies and Salem Fire/rescue are responding to a report of a vehicle fire in the block of Highway 50 (75th Street), Paddock Lake. UPDATE 8:31 p.m. — Deputy reports vehicle is in left turn lane to go north on 236th Avenue. Smoke may be from a hose failure. No fire. View [...]
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Santa to visit Paddock Lake Dec. 17
Santa will be visiting Paddock Lake on Saturday, Dec. 17, from 10 a.m. to noon at Village Hall, 6969 236th Ave. Young attendees will be able to visit with Santa. Donations of dog or cat food for Pitter Patter Animal Rescue also will collected.
Units responding for report of fuel spill
At 6:49 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue units are responding to a gas station in the 24500 block of 75th Street (Highway 50), Paddock Lake for a fuel spill.
Paddock Lake to host bingo
Paddock Lake will be having a bingo night on Friday, Nov. 18, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Village Hall, 6969 236th Ave. Kids and adults are welcome to enjoy a night of free bingo, food, fun and prizes. Donations of pet food for Pitter Patter Animal Rescue also will be accepted. Call Karen Harris at 843-2713 [...]
Paddock Lake passes tax levy for 2012
The Paddock Lake Village Board passed a tax levy for 2012 that will be 1.36 percent higher than 2011′s levy. The vote was unanimous. Trustees Karen Harris and Chris Bucko were absent. The 2012 levy totals $1,598,503. Some $437,487 is for debt service. Only one resident attended the public hearing that preceded the budget vote. [...]
Crash at Highways 50 and 83
At 6:12 a.m., a sheriff’s deputy is reporting a crash at Highways 83 and 50, Paddock Lake. The deputy’s car is involved. Extent of injuries unknown. UPDATE 6:16 a.m. — Salem Fire/Rescue is now responding. Patient is the deputy. A traffic light pole is down. State patrol also on scene. UPDATE 6:30 a.m. — Deputy [...]
Halloween trick or treat hours round-up
With a little less than a week to go, it’s time to make sure you have the right hours carved out for trick or treating with the youngsters this year. With Halloween returning to a week day this year there was a lot less debate about trick or treat hours at municipal board meetings. Most municipalities that [...]
Christ Lutheran Fall Craft Faire is Oct. 29
Christ Lutheran’s 2nd Annual Fall Craft Faire will be Saturday Oct. 29, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church, 24929 75th St. (Highway 50) Paddock Lake. The event will have 25 vendors, including the Westosha Senior Center, wood turner, quilters, etched glass, photo art, yard art, candles, cloth books, holiday items, decorated bears, eggs, [...]
Paddock Lake raises rent for The Sharing Center
The Paddock Lake Village Board has voted to increase the rent for The Sharing Center by $940 per month for the village-owned building the center occupies on 236th Avenue. The action came after a closed session discussion of the lease at the tail end of Wednesday’s regular Village Board meeting. But one village official said she has a plan [...]
250th Avenue reconstruction project set for mid-November completion
View Larger Map Paddock Lake residents living with the reconstruction of 250th Avenue have a few more weeks to cope with the inconvenience of the project. At this point, the project should be completed by mid-November, said Greg Boldt, village engineer from Baxter & Woodman. That of course, depends on weather. The project did benefit from a [...]
Paddock Lake Pet Parade coverage
The annual Paddock Lake Pet Parade took place today. About 25 dogs — and one cat — participated. The paraders stepped off from Hoag Park a little after 10 a.m. and made their way to Village Hall. The Sheriff’s Department canine unit was expected to lead the parade and conduct a demonstration at Village Hall afterwards, but [...]
Paddock Lake pet parade is Saturday
The Paddock Lake Pet Parade will be Oct. 15 at 10 a.m. The parade route starts at Hoag Park, at 238th Avenue and 65th Street. From there it will follow 65th Street to 236th Avenue and proceed south to Village Hall. Bring your favorite pet and join your neighbors and friends for a walk. There will be door prizes [...]
Units responding for bonfire
At 7:09 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue is responding to a report of a bonfire that may be burning out of control in the 6400 block of 248th Ave., Paddock Lake. UPDATE 7:12 p.m. — First fire personnel on scene reports nothing “out of shape” but will check back yard. Engine to continue, but respond non-emergency. UPDATE 7:14 p.m. [...]
Units responding for gas spill
At 8:49 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue is responding to a report of a large gas spill at a gas station at Highways 50 and 83/75 (Brass Ball Corners), Paddock Lake. Dispatch reports that a car drove off with hose still in car, causing large spill. Driver is at station. UPDATE 8:51 p.m. — Fire personnel on scene reports [...]
Oktoberfest organizer says event will return next year
If you enjoyed Old Settlers Oktoberfest, held last Saturday in Paddock Lake, there’s some good news for you from the person who spearheaded the event. Heidi Schuerstedt of Heidi’s Bakery, who thought up the event originally as a gift of sorts for her German-born husband, said she is planning for Oktoberfest 2012 already. A tentative date [...]
Old Settlers Oktoberfest 2011 coverage
Old Settlers Oktoberfest 2011 took place Saturday with a wealth of German flavored and other activities. The event was held at Old Settlers Park under the guidance of Kenosha County parks, Westosha-Salem Kiwanis Club and Kenosha County parks. Among the activities were German food, German music, dancing, a car show, pumpkin painting, German style hair-braiding and hammerschlagen, a hammer [...]
Paddock Lake approves attachment of car dealership property to village
View Larger Map The Paddock Lake Village Board approved the attachment of a five-acre site owned by a local car dealership into the village this week. The parcel is the site of Hartnell Chevrolet. Until this week, the property was within the municipal boundaries of Salem. The change is termed an attachment rather than an annexation because it was within [...]
Paddock Lake to host bingo
Paddock Lake will be having a bingo night on Friday, Sept. 23, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Village Hall, 6969 236th Ave. Kids and adults are welcome to enjoy a night of free bingo, food, fun and prizes. Donations of pet food for Safe Harbor Humane Society also will be accepted. Call Karen Harris at 843-2713 [...]
A word from our sponsors: Heidi’s Bakery grand opening is Saturday
Heidi’s Bakery will be having a grand opening Saturday, Sept. 10., at its location at 24221 75th St., Paddock Lake. As part of the festivities, Heidi’s will be hosting a classic car show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Many local and well-known car enthusiasts will be participating, said Heidi Schuerstedt, the business’ co-owner. During those hours, 10 percent of [...]
Down tree in Paddock Lake photos
Here are some photos from West C. Jacobs of the tree that fell over the weekend and casued a lane blockage on Highway 50 in Paddock Lake. Sufficient clean-up work had been done by about noon that the highway was no longer blocked off, I observed.
Rescue responding to CHS for report of broken arm
At 5:56 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue and a sheriff’s deputy are responding to a report of a possible broken arm at Central High School, Paddock Lake. Patient is on north end of football field and is 15 years old, dispatch reports. UPDATE 6:11 p.m. — Patient being transported to hospital. View Larger Map
Paddock Lake Picnic in the Park is Wednesday
Paddock Lake’s next Picnic in the Park of the summer is Wednesday, Aug. 24, at Hoag Park, at 65th Street and 237th Avenue. Residents are invited for free hot dogs, drinks, fruit, goodies and mingling with your neighbors. View Larger Map
Units responding to alarm
At 8:22 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue units are responding to a report of a water flow alarm at a business in the 25000 block of Highay 50 (75th Street), Paddock Lake. Dispatch reports that an employee in the store says there is water all over the floor of a freezer. UPDATE 8:30 p.m. — Firefigher on [...]
Units responding to smoking wires
At 7:58 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue is responding to a report of smoking wires in the 6100 block of 242nd Avenue, Paddock Lake. Dispatch reports that wires are about 10 feet from a garage. UPDATE 8:01 p.m. — Dispatch reports to responding units that tree came down on wires and the caller reporting incident does see [...]
Heidi’s Bakery–where every day is special
(Note: Heidi’s Bakery is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH) The middle to the not so middle-aged might remember a time when the local bakery emitted heavenly aromas of freshly baked bread in the mornings. Giving way to mass-produced bread wrapped in colorful plastic wrap or donuts and pies sealed in stiff cardboard boxes, most [...]
Units responding to alarm
At 11:36 a.m., Salem Fire/Rescue and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a supervisory alarm at a esidence in the 6900 block of 238th Avenue, Paddock Lake. The alarm is coming from a hallway smoke detector in a hallway. UPDATE 11:40 a.m. – Deputy on scene reports no signs of fire showing. UPDATE 11:45 a.m. — Additional [...]
Missing pets: White cat with brown spots
Katie Sponenburg is looking for her lost cat, which was last seen along 64th Street in Paddock Lake. The cat is white cat with brown spots. Half his face is brown and he has bright blue eyes. He weighs about 18 pounds, is declawed and has a broken front fang tooth. Contact KAtie at 262-492-4948 or [...]
Picnic at Senior Citizen Park coverage
Paddock Lake held another of its Picnic in the Parks today, this time at Senior Citizen park. Here are some photos by Karen Hillock of the event: The next picnic in the park will be Aug. 24 at Hoag Park, from noon to 2 p.m.
Senior Citizens Park to host next Paddock Lake Picnic in the Park
Paddock Lake’s next Picnic in the Park of the summer is Tuesday, July 26, from noon to 2 p.m., at Senior Citizens Park on 65th St., 64th Place and 243rd Court. Residents are invited for free hot dogs, drinks, fruit, goodies and mingling with your neighbors.
Paddock Lake trustees debate concealed carry ban in Village Hall
Paddock Lake trustees had a spirited debate about whether to ban carrying a concealed firearm by members of the public in Village Hall. The issue was introduced by Trustee Chris Bucko, chairman of the police and public safety committee, in the wake of the recent signing into state law of a concealed carry bill, which will go into effect [...]
