From the Kenosha County Division of Parks: Kenosha County’s Silver Lake Park Beach is open for the season as of today — Saturday, May 30 — with a capacity limit in place to promote appropriate social distancing. The beach will be open through Labor Day from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. In response to […]
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Memorial Day ceremonies flashback
Annual Memorial Day parades and ceremonies hosted by the American Legion posts in Silver Lake and Twin Lakes were canceled this year due to concerns about spreading COVID-19. But the meaning of Memorial Day remains. To help honor the sacrifice of members of the US military who died while in active service we are reposting […]
Units responding for water incident on Fox River
At about 8:42 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue and Kenosha County Dive Team units are responding to a report of a possible water emergency on the Fox River in the 400 block of Depot Street in Silver Lake. Per dispatch: Caller reporting a person out of a kayak in the water and possibly in distress. UPDATE […]
Schultz-Hahn American Legion Post cancels 2020 Silver Lake Memorial Day Parade and program
The Memorial Day parade and program traditionally held every Memorial Day in Silver Lake has been cancelled for 2020. Here is a statement from Dennis Hackeloer, commander Schultz-Hahn American Legion Post 293: Because of the “Stay at Home” order and the cancellation of the rest of the school year there will be no Memorial Day […]
Deputy pursuit with assist from K9 lead to capture of theft suspects
A deputy’s pursuit that started in Silver Lake lead to the arrest of two theft suspects. The incident began in Silver Lake at about 2:20 a.m., Tuesday when a deputy was investigating a suspicious vehicle at Cogswell Drive and Lakeview Drive in Silver Lake, said a Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department news release issued Tuesday said. […]
Units responding for investigation in Silver Lake
At about 6:38 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue and Randall Fire Department units and sheriff’s deputies are responding for an investigation in the 200 block of West Park Street in Silver Lake. Per dispatch: Caller reporting smoke from a laundry room, along with a burning smell. UPDATE about 6:44 p.m. — Deputy on scene reports occupants […]
Units responding to crash in Silver Lake
At about 9:58 a.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding to a report of a cash in the 1200 block of Pryor Street in Silver Lake. Per dispatch: A truck reportedly rolled down a hill and struck an electrical box. No injuries being reported. UPDATE 10:17 a.m. — We Energies crew […]
Units responding for leak in Silver Lake
At about 3:10 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding for a report of a leak in the 1200 block of Pryor Street in Silver Lake. Per dispatch: Caller reports oil drums leaking on the ground. Share13Tweet13 Shares
Units responding to fire in Silver Lake
At about 1:47 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue and Randall Fire Department units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding to a report of a fire in the 400 block of South Cogswell Drive in Silver Lake. Per dispatch: Caller reporting what appears to be a grass fire. Deputy reports to dispatch that welding was taking place […]
Reader’s photos: Sunrise over Silver Lake
Juddie Brandes shares this photo of this spectacular sunrise over Silver Lake. Juddie took the photo Thursday morning. Thanks for sharing it, Juddie. Share383Tweet383 Shares
Units responding for crash in Silver Lake
At about 8:18 a.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding to a report of a crash at Highways F and B in Silver Lake. Per dispatch: Two vehicles involved. UDATE 8:20 a.m. — One vehicle has front end damage the other side damage, deputy on the scene reports. Two tow trucks […]
Units responding for crash in Silver Lake
At 2:11 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding to the 700 block of North Cogswell Drive in Silver Lake for a crash. Per dispatch: Caller reporting a single motorcyclist involved. Share16Tweet16 Shares
Units responding for alarm in Silver Lake
At about 10:39 a.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue and a sheriff’s deputy are responding to the 200 block of West Lake Street for an alarm. Per dispatch: This is an activated smoke alarm reported by a neighbor. Share238Tweet238 Shares
2019 Silver Lake Boat Parade set for July 4
NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED TO JULY 7 FOR 2019. MORE INFO HERE. The 2019 Fourth of July Silver Lake Boat Parade will take place July 4 starting at 1 p.m. on the water of Silver Lake. Participants can dress up their body and boat, personal water craft or kayak and join the fun. […]
Community Baptist Church hosting free summer lunch program in Silver Lake
Community Baptist Church located at 203 N. Fourth Street in Silver Lake, will be hosting a Free Summer Lunch Program Monday through Friday from noon to 1 p.m. through Aug. 30. Participants will meet outdoors in the lot next to the alley, which runs next to the back of the church. In case of inclement […]
Many Salem Lakes lakes remain on slow no wake status
Several lakes in Salem Lakes will remain on slow no wake status through the weekend, village President Diann Tesar announced Friday. Village lakes under slow no wake are: Center Lake, Camp Lake, Voltz Lake, Lake Shangri-la, Hooker Lake, Cross Lake. Levels in these lakes are decreasing, but were still over the high water mark, Tesar […]
2019 Silver Lake Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony coverage (PHOTOS & VIDEO)
The sacrifice of members of the United States military who gave their lives while serving the country was remembered in Silver Lake Monday with the annual parade and ceremony. Schultz-Hahn American Legion Post #293 hosts the activities. The parade stepped off at 9 a.m. Here is video of the marching bands in the parade from […]
Some Salem Lakes lakes under slow no wake
Several lakes within the boundaries of Salem Lakes are under slow no wake orders. As of Wednesday, lakes that are under slow no wake are: Center Lake, Cross Lake and Lake Shangri-la, according to village President Diann Tesar’s Facebook page Lakes that have had a slow no wake order lifted are Camp Lake, Hooker Lake […]
Units responding for investigation in Silver Lake
At about 5:53 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding for an investigation in the 900 block of South Fourth Street in Silver Lake. Per dispatch: Caller reports a smell of a natural gas in a home. Share16Tweet16 Shares
2019 Salem Lakes Eggstravaganza coverage (PHOTOS)
Salem Lakes hosted its Easter themed Eggstravaganza Saturday. The festivities started with an egg hunt at Schmalfeldt Park in Silver Lake. The Easter Bunny was there, having been given a lift on a Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue engine. Egg hunters were divided into three groups by age. Those who found special eggs were entitled to special […]
Smell of gas
5:37 pm Salem Lakes units are responding to the 300 block of North Water Street for the smell of gas. ShareTweet0 Shares
Salem Lakes rejects appeal of sex ordinance decision and request for exemption
The Salem Lakes Village Board rejected an appeal of a decision under the village’s sex offender residency ordinance and an initial request for an exemption under the same ordinance at its regular monthly meeting Monday. The appeal was from Jeffrey Spencer, who was seeking to be allowed to live in Silver Lake about 900 feet […]
Units responding for crash in Silver Lake
Note: This post sponsored by StateLine Legal LLC. — DH At about 1:25 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding to the 800 block of South Cogswell Drive in Silver Lake for a crash. Per dispatch: This is a two-vehicle crash. One person wants to be checked out for injuries. UPDATE 1:28 p.m. — Address […]
Area still experiencing powers outages
It has been a busy Wednesday for utility company crews in Western Kenosha County with power outages being repaired and popping up again throughout the area in the wake of Tuesday night’s ice/freezing rain snow. As of 2:45 p.m., we are getting reports of power being out in the Silver Lake area, including at Riverview […]
Silver Lake Rescue Squad leaves legacy of emergency medical care
After 59 years of service to Silver Lake and nearby areas, Silver Lake Rescue Squad is no longer answering calls, but has left a legacy of service and training in emergency medical service. Changing financial factors lead the department to cease operations as of Dec. 31, 2018. “It’s hard to think of it coming to […]
2019 brings changes to emergency medical services in Silver Lake, Randall and Wheatland
The turn of the new year has brought changes to how residents of Silver Lake and some residents of Randall and Wheatland receive emergency medical services. Silver Lake Rescue Squad discontinued operations as of Dec. 31. The municipal governments of Randall and Wheatland contracted with Twin Lakes Rescue to cover the portions of their towns […]
Units responding to burning in Silver Lake
At about 8:33 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputy are responding to a report of burning in the 100 block of Katy Drive in Silver Lake. UPDATE about 8:35 p.m. — Deputy on scene reports burning is taking place inside a 55-gallon barrel and appears to be a cardboard box. Share87Tweet87 Shares
Kathy Schick Personal Training leads yoga at Westosha Sports Complex to benefit The Sharing Center
A local personal trainer led yoga classes this week as a way to help those less fortunate in the community. Kathy Schick of Kathy Schick Personal Training was looking for a way to do community service, as her yoga training has encouraged. “One of the great things about yoga is they encourage you to do community […]
Units responding for crash in Silver Lake
At about 1:50 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue and Silver Lake Rescue Squad units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the 500 block of S. Cogswell Drive in Silver Lake. UPDATE 1:56 p.m. — Deputy on scene requests a tow truck. Share28Tweet28 Shares
Units responding for down tree in Silver Lake
At about 11 a.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding to a report of a down tree in the 500 block of West Maple Street in Silver Lake. Per dispatch: A tree reportedly has fallen and maybe hit a utility pole. ShareTweet0 Shares