The Randall School Board approved 58 incoming applications for open enrollment Wednesday night.
The district also approved 19 applications for Randall District students to open enroll elsewhere.
Open enrollment allows public school students who reside in one district to attend school tuition free in another district, if accepted. School districts often try to encourage incoming open enrollment to increase per student state… Continue reading Posts under ‘Uncategorized’
Randall approves open enrollment applications
The Randall School Board approved 58 incoming applications for open enrollment Wednesday night.
The district also approved 19 applications for Randall District students to open enroll elsewhere.
Open enrollment allows public school students who reside in one district to attend school tuition free in another district, if accepted. School districts often try to encourage incoming open enrollment to increase per student state… Continue reading Units responding to report of garage fire
At 2:36 p.m., personnel from the Twin Lakes, Wheatland and Randall fire departments and Twin Lakes Rescue Squad are responding to the report of a fire behind a business in the 34400 block of Geneva Road (Old Highway 50), New Munster.
UPDATE 3:03 p.m. -- Fire under control and traffic reopened in eastbound lanes of Geneva Road.
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Salem chairman seeking contracts for department superintendents
Salem Chairman Linda Valentine is seeking to have the town enter into employment contracts with the top superintendents of town departments.
Contracts would be a matter of fairness, Valentine said, for the superintendents because many were hired before the town administrator was hired. When hired, they reported to the Town Board. Now the town administrator can hire or fire the superintendents.
"We changed the rules," Valentine said.
Knights of Columbus pancake breakfast to benefit The Sharing Center
They won’t be dying the pancakes green nor serving green orange juice, but the Knights of Columbus, Council 8108, in collaboration with the La Salette Missionaries, will kick off St. Patrick’s Day on March 14 with a pancake breakfast and food drive to benefit the Sharing Center of Paddock Lake.
From 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.at the Shrine in Twin Lakes, the Knights will serve pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, juice, and coffee. Cost… Continue reading
Wilmot Burger Bash tickets on sale
Wilmot High School's annual Burger Bash will be on Saturday, March 20, starting at 6 p.m.
Performing will be the Wilmot High School Jazz Ensemble, Vocal Ensemble and Peppers singing groups.
In addition to the Wilmot High School performers, an alumni, Jason Weber will be returning as a guest performer. Jason is a professional saxophone player in Los Angeles, California.
Tickets for this dinner concert will go on sale March 2. Seating is done on a first-come… Continue reading
Church of the Redeemer meeting at Central High School
Church of the Redeemer–Midwest is now meeting at Central High School in Paddock Lake.
This family-friendly, Bible- based service features contemporary music with a sprinkling of old hymn favorites. Sunday services are at 10:15 a.m.
For information check out the website www.church-redeemermidwest.org or call 262-857-9317… Continue reading
Wheatland FD to host corned beef cabbage dinner
The Town Of Wheatland Volunteer Fire Department will host a corned beef and cabbage dinner on March 15 from 4 to 8 p.m.
The dinner will be at at Luisa’s Pizza, 6806 317th Ave.
Tickets are $9 in advance, $10 at door.
Tickets can be purchased from fire department members or at Luisa’s Pizza and Local Folks in New Munster.
Mostacolli will also be served for those who don’t… Continue reading Key Club Plans Relay for Life
Students from Wilmot High School are used to pulling all-nighters. But instead of studying for tests, this all-nighter will kick off summer vacation.
For the first time, Key Club members will team up to hold a Relay for Life to fight cancer. The event will begin at 6 p.m. June 11 at the school’s track and will run all night… Continue reading Snow update: Over 2 inches overnight
As of about 6:50 a.m. Monday, the West of the I weather railing had accumulated about 2.5 inches since snowfall started again between 8 and 8:30 p.m. Sunday.
I found the snow to be wet and heavy when shoveling out the driveway. Take it easy out there.
Perhaps that wetness is why the National Weather Service has drastically cut back its forecast… Continue reading High temps in the 30s forecast
A promising trend for those who want to see the weather get warmer is being forecast by the National Weather service for this week.
Highs in the 30s all week… Continue reading
Did you feel the quake?
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There was an earthquake at about 4 a.m. this morning centered around Sycamore, Illinois, about 65 miles south of us. (The Burlington referred to in the story linked to here is in Illinois.)
It registered 4.3 on the Richter Scale. Little damage and no serious injuries are being reported so far.
Media reports say the quake was felt into southern Wisconsin. Did… Continue reading
Randall School taking Packers’ Play 60 Challenge
Randall School is one of only 10 schools in Wisconsin chosen by the Green Bay Packers to participate in a physical fitness program called the NFL Play 60 Challenge.
Students in sixth, seventh and eighth grades will be will be participating in this program. Students will work to accumulate at least 30 minutes of activity at school and at… Continue reading Train derailment east of the I
If you're heading east of the I today, you might want to avoid Bain Station Road in Pleasant Prairie.
At about 12:45 p.m., emergency units are responding to a report of a train derailment on the Union Pacific tracks just north of Bain Station Road. The Bain Station crossing is blocked by the train.
The derailment was reported by the railroad. Injuries are unknown. There are hazardous materials on the train, but… Continue reading
United Way provides free tax return help
United Way of Kenosha County in partnership with Carthage College and University of Wisconsin-Parkside announce the return of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) for 2010.
The VITA Program offers free tax help to low- to moderate-income (generally, $49,000 and below) people who cannot prepare their own tax returns. Certified volunteers have received training to help you prepare basic tax returns in Kenosha County.
VITA runs every Saturday morning from 9… Continue reading
Head Start available to West of the I children
Head Start is a federally funded program for children ages 3-5. This program provides a variety of fun and educational experiences for children of all abilities, preparing them for kindergarten.
Healthy meals and snacks are also provided daily. Different classroom designs are available to meet the needs of families. There currently are classrooms in Wilmot and Wheatland.
Families are given the opportunity to network together and often establish friendships. Parents also have… Continue reading
Construction of ice shanty most likely saved two lives in Paddock Lake
It’s New Year’s Day 2010, and Tom Mueller and Cody Styscko are engaged in the sport that has bonded them for the past 10 years.
What started out as a typical evening of ice fishing on Paddock Lake, the site suddenly turned into a tragic accident scene when the ice shanty the pair occupied was struck broadside by a snowmobile.
Tom and Cody, both of Paddock Lake, heard the snowmobile approaching, but… Continue reading
Raffle slated to help Mueller Family
Mike Mueller, brother of Tom Mueller, has organized a raffle to aid the Mueller Family due to lost wages and destroyed fishing equipment as a result of the Jan. 1 accident.
The drawing will be held Saturday, Feb. 6, at Drifters, Highway 50, Paddock Lake, following the Drifter’s Ice Fishing Derby.
First prize is $500 Bridgestone tires; second prize, Remington 870… Continue reading Zuckowski Memorial Ice Derby coming to Benedict and Tombeau Feb. 6
The Mike Zukowski Memorial Ice Derby will take place on lakes Benedict and Tombeau, Saturday, Feb. 6 from 7 a.m. to noon.
Prizes for largest fish of the day -- walleye, bass and northern -- will be awarded. There will be raffle prizes as well, but raffle tickets are available at the event only.
The $20 per person includes entry fee, lunch and door prize. Children under 16 and Seniors over 65 are free. Lunch… Continue reading
Crash at Highways C and 45
At 6:31 a.m., deputies and rescue are being dispatched to the scene of a crash at Highways 45 and C in Bristol.
A deputy at the scene said one person involved is requesting rescue for neck pain… Continue reading
Rollover crash on Highway HM
At 9:16 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire Department and rescue units as well as the Randall Fire Department are responding to the scene of a rollover accident on Highway HM west of Highway KD along the Twin Lakes/Randall border.
Twin Lakes police and sheriff's deputies are responding as well.
UPDATE at 9:23 p.m. -- Traffic is being shut down at the Four Corners, the Highways C, KD, HM intersection. Emergency personnel at scene report that the accident was a… Continue reading
Plan for Heath property given nod at least for now
Plans to tear down a 100-year old home while trying to save a barn of similar age on a property in Salem won the approval of the Salem Town Board.
All of the structures on the property at 25510 89th St. were originally targeted for razing by the town in November. At that time, Michael Hart, a relative of owners of record Units responding to crash with injury in Bristol
At 3:12 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue and deputies are responding to an crash at Highways MB and Q in Bristol.
There is at least one person reporting a head injury, scanner transmissions say.
UPDATE 3:15 p.m. -- Scene is actually just east of Highway MB on Highway Q. Injured person is conscious and breathing and complaining of head and neck pain.
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Daybreak seeking volunteers
Daybreak -- a group activity program for people with Alzheimer’s Disease or related dementia-- is seeking volunteers who enjoy spending time with older adults.
Enthusiastic, creative volunteers are used to enrich Daybreak's daily programming. Volunteer hours are flexible.
Daybreak Bristol is located in the Westosha Community Center 19200 93rd St. (Highway C), Bristol.
Contact the Daybreak Bristol program at 857-4481 if you're interested in volunteering… Lakeland baseball, softball registration underway
Registration for Lakeland Little League's 56th season is underway.
Baseball (ages 5-18) and fast pitch softball (ages 6-18) registration fees are:
- $125 for Minor League and above.
- $75 for Instructional Leagues.
- Monday, Jan. 25, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Central High School cafetorium.
- Thursday, Jan. 28, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Central High School cafetorium.
Snow is back, but little accumulation expected
Snow is falling again. But the National Weather Service doesn't foresee a lot of accumulation. Perhaps an inch between today and tonight.
School board recognizes Schultz achievements
Central High School student Jim Schultz was recognized by the school board recently for being named:
- All state volleyball player.
- Southeast Conference Player of the Year.
Schultz is a senior at Central.
Ramp reported as icy
At 5:45 p.m., a deputy is reporting that a ramp leading onto I-94 at Highway 158 is icy.
If one is, others probably are too. Be careful out there!…
Units responding to garage fire in Salem
At 9:05 p.m., multiple units from Salem Fire/Rescue and Bristol Fire and Rescue are responding to a garage fire in the 8900 block of 270th Avenue, Salem.
UPDATE at 9:08 -- It is an attached garage and people are reportedly out of the house, according to radio transmissions.
UPDATE at 9:09 -- Dispatch is receiving multiple calls that the house is now also on fire. Some reported hearing an explosion.
UPDATE at 9:14… Continue reading
Paddock Lake buys wheel loader
The Paddock Lake Village Board has purchased a wheel loader for $87,700.
The purchase, to be made in four annual payments, was approved unanimously by the board (Trustee Chris Bucko was absent.).
The purchase of a similar piece of equipment was rejected by the board in May, when only Trustees Joe Riesselmann and Kathy Christenson voted for it. Some trustees at that time cited the state of the economy as their reason for voting the purchase down.
The… Continue reading
Injury accident on Highway 83, AH
At 7:40 a.m., deputies and Salem Fire/Rescue are responding to an accident at Highway 83 (Antioch Road) and Highway AH.
Two people are reporting injuries -- one to a leg one to a neck. Apparently only one vehicle -- a truck -- involved.
UPDATE 8:08 a.m. -- One person being transported by Salem Fire/Rescue to a hospital.
UPDATE 8:10 a.m. -- All fire and rescue units are clear of the scene.
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