Salem School students in 6th, 7th and 8th grades had chance to hear about different careers they might want to pursue themselves some day at the school’s annual Career Day Friday. Twenty different occupations were represented, Stduents were able to chose which presentations they would like to hear during the day. The event concluded with an inspirational talk from [...]
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Crash at Highways C and 83
At 10:43 a.m. a two-vehicle crash at Highways C and 83 in Salem is obstructing traffic there. The cars are in the southbound lanes north of the intersection. UPDATE 10:57 a.m. — Salem Fire/Rescue units responding. View Larger Map
Units responding for report of rollover crash in Paris
At 11:40 p.m., sheriff’s deputies are responding for a report of a crash in the 14400 block of Highway N, Paris. Dispatch reports that single vehicle is involved. Driver said he swerved to avoid an animal, and the vehicle rolled over. Passenger with minor injury. Driver not injured. UPDATE 11:43 p.m. — Paris Fire and Rescue responding now. Car may have rolled at least [...]
A Word From Our Sponsors: Home Again restaurant to hold grand opening April 28
Note: Home Again Restaurant is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH Home Again Restaurant is having a grand opening celebration Saturday, April 28. The event will take place at the restaurant, 4410 200th Ave., Paris from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Featured will be raffles, door prizes, live music and drink specials. What’s behind the name? [...]
Deal of the Day: Luisa’s $25 gift card for half off
Have you heard about our feature at West of the I called Deal of the Day? It offers you great values on goods and services from local businesses. Here’s how it works. We offer a gift certificate or gift card from a local business for half price of its face value. For example, you get a $50 [...]
State favors roundabout for Highways 45 and K, says project engineer
The state Department of Transportation favors constructing a roundabout at Highways 45 and K as a way to reduce serious crashes there, the engineer for the project said. Jaymin Patel, project engineer, said roundabout and four-way stop alternatives were both considered by the state, but the roundabout has more potential for preventing serious crashes and therefore earned the state’s preference. [...]
Units responding for report of crash
At about 5:20 p.m., Paris Fire and Rescue and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash at Highways 45 and KR, Paris. There are two vehicles involved and someone is reporting a wrist injury, dispatch reports.
Southern Lakes Conference Academic Top 10 Banquet honors Wilmot and Central students
The Twenty-Third Annual 2011-2012 Southern Lakes Conference Academic Top 10 Banquet was held on Sunday, April 22, in Waterford at the Cotton Exchange II. This banquet honors the 10 academically ranked seniors from each of the eight member schools of the Southern Lakes Conference. These are the following recipients who were honored at the banquet [...]
Special Bristol Village Board meeting will consider beer/wine cooler permit request for event
The Bristol Village Board will hold a special meeting April 30 at 7 p.m. at Village Hall to consider a beer and wine cooler permit for a non-profit fundraiser proposed for Hansen Park this summer. The request for the permit from Imagine Kenosha hit a snag Monday when Village Board members said they needed to vote on [...]
Units responding to crash on Highway C in Bristol
At about 9:01 p.m., sheriff’s deputies and Bristol Fire and Rescue units are responding to a report of a crash in the 14800 block of Highway C, Bristol. Deputy arriving at scene reported that vehicle hit a tree and rolled over. Driver out of the vehicle but “in pain.” View Larger Map
Next Silver Lake senior dinner and bingo is April 24
The next dinner and bingo for seniors (50+) hosted by Silver Lake Citizens for Growth will be held at Binanti’s Taste of Italy on Tuesday, April 24. Dinner starts at 4 p.m., bingo at 5 p.m. The menu for that night is – Pasta di Casa, Pasta Marinara, salad, breadsticks, and cherry cheesecake. All [...]
Salem urged to negotiate over rescue building
A motion from the audience of last week’s Salem annual meeting urged the Town Board to negotiate with the Salem Rescue Squad Association over a possible sale of the squad’s building just south of Town Hall along Highway 83. The rescue squad’s operations and equipment were merged into Salem Fire/Rescue. But the rescue squad’s association still owns the building. However, it sits [...]
Units responding for crash at Highways JI and F in Randall
At 8:19 a.m., Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue, along with sheriff’s deputies, are responding to a report of a crash at Highways JI and F in Randall. Dispatch reports that a car struck a pole and pole in laying on car. UPDATE 8:20 a.m. — Deputy reports that driver is out [...]
Salem may drop dean of students position
Salem Grade School dean of students James Block will be receiving a preliminary notice of non-renewal after action by the School Board Tuesday. The action was recommended by district administrator David Milz as a deficit reduction measure. School officials anticipate facing about a $289,000 deficit for next year’s budget. Issuing the preliminary notice was approved unanimously by [...]
Units responding for vehicle in Silver Lake at DNR launch
At about 4:03 p.m., Silver Lake Fire Department and Silver Lake Rescue, dive team and police are responding to a report of a vehicle in the water at the DNR launch on Silver Lake. A police officer at the scene reports that a car at the launch has water coming slowly in through a broken [...]
Weather update: Storms still forecast for tonight
A strong chance of thunderstorms, perhaps severe, is still in the forecast for the area tonight. After that, Tuesday is the only day free of a chance of rain through Thursday in the National Weather Service forecast. UPDATE 3:04 p.m. — The National Weather Service office in Sullivan is reporting that a strong thunderstorm is moving into the Milwaukee area. As it [...]
Wilmot trap team results versus Jefferson
Wilmot Panthers trap shooting team took on the Jefferson Eagles in trap shooting Tuesday at home. Varsity won 119-109. Top 5 shooters: Joe Aselson, John Lass, Dakotah Gyger, Ryan Lipstreuer, John Mc Rae. JV celebrated their fourth victory 112-105. Top 5 shooters: Brendon Pietschman, Perfect 25, James Daniels, Jacob Head, Jacob Chism, Kyle Pufahl. Intermediate [...]
Silver Lake pays off loans with reserve funds
The Silver Lake Village Board recently paid off three loans using reserve funds, saying the interest savings made it worthwhile. The total payoff amount for all of the loans was about $455,000. Trustee Sotiria Wilbur, the Finance Committee chairman, estimated minimum interest savings of about $127,000. Annual premium savings would be approximately $98,000. The pay-offs were approved at the March [...]
Salem to revive use of committees
The Salem Town Board will return to using board committees, a practice that had fallen out of use. Chairman Diann Tesar made the proposal at Monday’s regular Town Board meeting. The old committee structure was actually still on the books and Tesar, as chairman, could have simply appointed new people to the existing committees in the ordinance: [...]
Randall electors consider fire department initiatives at annual meeting
Two advisory questions regarding the Randall Fire Department were considered and approved by electors at the Randall town annual meeting Tuesday. Both were approved, but the Town Board is not bound to enact or even further discuss either, town Chairman Bob Stoll pointed out. Resident Anthony Johnson made both motions, which were: Discontinue the cadet [...]
Units responding for crash on I-94
At 10 p.m., Somers Fire and Rescue and aheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a rollover crash on the Highway 50 off ramp from I-94. There are reportedly no injuries.
Units responding for crash on Highway 45 in Bristol
At 5:55 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding for a report of a crash on Highway 45 south of Highway 50 in Bristol. Dispatch says report is an SUV rolled over onto its roof. Two people are still inside. UPDATE 5:59 p.m. — Deputies blocking Highway 45 traffic at Highway [...]
Units responding for report of Randall grass fire
At about 12:40 p.m., Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue are responding to a report of a grass fire in the 9100 block of 371st Avenue, Randall. UPDATE 12:52 p.m. — Fire appears to be out, a deputy reports View Larger Map
Twin Lakes clerk granted authority to change polling place
The Twin Lakes Village Board authorized the village clerk to designate alternate polling places as needed. The action came at a special meeting Monday. Village Clerk Kathleen Richardson had asked for the authority in anticipation of large turnouts for recall and presidential elections later this year. Voting normally takes place at Village Hall in the [...]
Freeze warning issued
The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for tonight. The low in Western Kenosha County is forecast for a chilly 28 degrees. That’s cold enough to be considered a “hard freeze.” Frost is forecast again for Friday night and Saturday morning.
Course helps caregivers help themselves
Feeling Stretched as a Caregiver? Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a six-week educational series designed to provide you with the tools you need to take care of yourself. This program helps family caregivers reduce stress, improve self-confidence, communicate feelings better, balance their lives, increase their ability to make tough decisions and locate helpful resources. Classes will [...]
What about that story in Silver Lake?
You might be wondering where the story is on westofthei.com about a Silver Lake elected official and another prominent citizen that is getting some play elsewhere in the media. We are aware of the situation. We have the police report. But it’s been our practice, under sound legal advice, to not connect people in our posts with specific criminal charges until they have been formally [...]
Twin Lakes OKs watermilfoil treatment
The Twin Lakes Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District Board of Commissioners on Monday approved a contract for the treatment of watermilfoil in the lakes this year. The contract with Marine Biochemists of Germantown will cost no more than $6,000. It was approved unanimousily. The commission is made up of the same individuals as the Village [...]
Salem Egg Hunt 2012 coverage
Salem Town Hall was the site of the Spring Fling Vendor/Craft/Bake Sale, which included an Easter Egg Hunt this afternoon. Here’s some video (by Maggie Hillock) of scenes from the hunt:
Westosha Kiwanis Egg Hunt 2012 coverage
Westosha Kiwanis Club hosted its annual Easter Egg Hunt today at Salem School. Besides the main attraction, the event included an appearance by the Easter Bunny and the chance to get a good look at the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department armored vehicle. The hunters were grouped by ages. Here’s some video of the action (by Maggie Hillock):
