Wheatland Center School’s 4K program held its first Family Fun Day for the year on Oct. 3 . The theme was Halloween Fun. The children enjoyed making their own pumpkin cupcake, decorating mini-pumpkins, making Halloween magnets, playing Halloween BINGO (complete with Candy Corn BINGO markers), games and reading Halloween-themed books. The Family Fun Day was well [...]
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Motorcyclists who died in Sunday crash identified
The identities of a motorcycle driver and passenger who died as a result of a crash Sunday in Wheatland have been released by the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department. The driver of the motorcycle was David A. Novaez, 48. The passenger on the motorcycle was Kristin Novaez, 36. The married couple were residents of Wheatland. At about 2:50 p.m., [...]
Units responding for motorcycle and car crash; motorcyclist pronounced dead
Note: The driver of the motorcycle in this crash later was pronounced dead. See Sheriff’s Department press release at end of post for more details. — DH At 2:53 p.m., sheriff’s deputies, Twin Lakes Rescue and Town of Wheatland Fire Department are responding to a report of a crash in the 6500 block of 400th Avenue, Wheatland. Dispatch reports that [...]
Town of Wheatland Fire Department pancake breakfast coverage
The Town of Wheatland Fire Department hosted its annual pancake breakfast Sunday morning. On the menu was sausage, eggs and of course pancakes. Attendees also could enter silent raffles or a separate raffle for a 32-inch TV. Proceeds from last year’s breakfast helped pay for new nozzles for the department, which were on display Sunday. Click the link below [...]
Wheatland Fire Department to host pancake breakfast
The Town of Wheatland Volunteer Fire Department will host a pancake breakfast on Sunday, Oct. 9, from 7 a.m. to noon. Admission is by donation. The event will also include raffles. The fire station is located at 34011 Geneva Road, in New Munster.
Speed limit to drop to 25 mph on Geneva Road
View Larger Map If you drive on Geneva Road (Old Highway 50) through New Munster in Wheatland, you might want to start slowing down. The Wheatland Town Board recently adopted an ordinance that will lower the speed limit to 25 mph on Geneva Road from Highway KD to Highway 50. The lower speed limit will [...]
Units responding to crash on Highway 50 in Wheatland
At 10:15 a.m., units from the Sheriff’s Department, Town of Wheatland Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue are responding to a report of a crash with injuries in the 37600 block of Highway 50, Wheatland. One vehicle is in the ditch. Deputy reporting three or four injuries. Some people may be trapped in vehicles. UPDATE [...]
Labor of Love 2011 coverage
The 2nd Annual “Labor of Love Day” Music Festival, to benefit the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention, in memory of Jamie Leigh Wilson and all others lost to the cause took place this afternoon in New Munster Park. The festival featured lots of music, food games, raffles and other fun. Proceeds were to be donated to [...]
Units responding to crash in Wheatland
At 1:51 p.m., Town of Wheatland Fire Department, sheriff’s deputies and Twin Lakes Rescue are responding to a report of a crash at Highways 50 and P (Slades Corners) in Wheatland. Dispatch says there are injuries being reported. UPDATE 2:03 p.m. — Westbound lane shutdown, deputy reports. UPDATE 2:04 p.m. — Deputy reports three vehicles [...]
Units responding to crash at Highways 50 and KD
At 4:48 p.m., sheriff’s deputies and units from Twin Lakes Rescue and Town of Wheatland Fire Department are responding to a report of a crash at Highways 50 and KD, Wheatland. The crash involves two vehicles and is partially blocking traffic, dispatch reports. UPDATE 4:52 p.m. — Deputy reports one person is complaining of neck [...]
Wheatland road closure for motorcycle event
View Larger Map The Wheatland Town Board approved a closure of 345th Avenue for a pre-registration party for a charity motorcycle ride. Kathy Meinen, owner of Dave’s Saloon, where the event will be held, made the request. The ride is called Toy Run for Love, Inc and supplies toys for needy children. Among her customers, [...]
Wheatland to overlay 52nd Street
View Larger Map The Wheatland Town Board has voted to overlay with a thin asphalt layer 52nd Street between Highway K and 368th Avenue. The board — at Monday’s Town Board meeting — accepted a bid of about $62,000 from B.R. Amon for the work, which is about a mile in length. The board considered [...]
Wheatland considering lowering speed limit on Geneva Road
View Larger Map Following up on a suggestion by a citizen at a meeting last month, the Wheatland Town Board is discussing lowering the speed limit on Geneva Road through New Munster. Chairman Bill Glembocki, at Monday’s regular board meeting, said he is in favor of the change. “We’ve had more kids coming into the [...]
Wheatland makes emergency signs official
The Wheatland Town Board made the installation of emergency address signs at every property in the town official at Monday’s meeting. The board has been discussing the signs since the action was proposed last November by then fire Chief Allan Kaddatz. In recent months, the board has discussed and decided on the look of the [...]
Timothy Driscoll puts his ‘sole’ into new Farrier business
Note: Driscoll Farrier Services is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH It takes a certain type of person to endure the ruggedness of the horseshoeing business. A farrier must have physical strength and fortitude, as well as a knowledge of equine physiology, a readiness to work long hours in any type of weather and an instinct [...]
Lilly Lake beach open again
View Larger Map Lilly Lake beach is fully open for swimming again after the results of the latest bacteria water test, Wheatland town Clerk Sheila Siegler reports. A test sample taken yesterday showe 19 cfu/100mls. The beach was closed Wednesday and under an advisory Tuesday and Thursday due to high bacteria readings.
Lilly Lake Beach back to advisory status
View Larger Map The beach at Lilly Lake has been placed back on advisory status by the town, Wheatland town Clerk Sheila Siegler reports. The watertest taken yesterday came back at 291 cfu/100mls. A test from the day before was over 1,000 cfu/100mls, prompting the closing of the beach Wednesday. Guidelines during an advisory include:“Swim at your own risk. [...]
Lilly Lake Beach closed
View Larger Map Lilly Lake Beach has been closed by the town after additional testing showed higher yet levels of harmful bacteria in the water. Closed signs have been posted at the beach, reports town Clerk Sheila Siegler. Results from Aug. 1 showed 816 cfu/100mls, enough for an advisory to be issued Tuesday. Results from [...]
Lilly Lake Beach advisory in effect today
View Larger Map Due to results of water testing, an advisory has been posted today at the beach at Lilly Lake, Wheatland town Clerk Shiela Siegler reports. The signs posted at the beach advise: “Swim at your own risk. Do not ingest lake water. Shower after swimming. Wash hands before eating. Do not swim if you [...]
Wheatland to negotiate over building razing
Wheatland town officials will meet with the owner of a property it had ordered razed after the owner filed legal action to stop the demolition. The property is a commercial building at 4708 328th Ave. After the town issued a raze order for the building, an attorney for the property’s owner, Doloris Hudson, requested a restraining order to [...]
Wheatland lightning strike photos
Big storms blew the garbage over last night at John Trione’s Wheatland home. While out in the back yard picking up, John noticed this tree in his neighbor’s yard, which apparently received a lightning strike the night before. He took a couple photos and shared them with us:
Wheatland Willing Workers 4-H Club celebrates 75 years
Current and past members and their family and friends got together Sunday to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Wheatland Willing Workers 4-H Club. The club, founded in 1936, is the second oldest existing 4-H club in Kenosha County, said Tedi Winnett, director of Kenosha County UW-Extension. (Bristol Challenge is the oldest club). The celebration was held at New [...]
Visit from state legislator added to Wheatland Willing Workers 4-H Club’s is 75th Anniversary event this Sunday
A new distinguished visitor has been added to the line-up for the Wheatland Willing Workers 4-H Club’s is 75th Anniversary on Sunday, July 17 from 1 to 5 p.m. at New Munster Park, 34011 Geneva Road, New Munster (next to the Town of Wheatland Fire Station). State Rep. Tyler August will be joining the festivities [...]
Wheatland approves smaller 911 signs; considers standard for mobile home lot numbers
A slightly smaller and less expensive 911 address sign and some standard placement for lot numbers in mobile home developments were discussed by the Wheatland Town Board Monday. The board decided to order a 16 by 8 inch sign instead of the 20 by 8 inch sign approved last month. Fire Chief Lou Denko said he was [...]
Units responding to dishwasher smoking
At 4:22 p.m., Town of Wheatland Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue are responding to a report of a dishwasher smoking in the 8400 block of 368th Avenue, Wheatland. UPDATE about 4:35 p.m. — Deputy reports no fire. View Larger Map
Bacteria responsible for dead panfish on Lilly Lake
Have you been noticing what looks like an unusual number of dead panfish on Lilly Lake lately? If so, Wheatland Town Clerk has some information for you: “I contacted DNR and the fish kill is due to a bacteria in the water at this time of year. Doug Welch, fish manager, said it is a [...]
Wheatland Willing Workers 4-H Club to celebrate 75th anniversary
Wheatland Willing Workers 4-H Club is celebrating its 75th Anniversary on Sunday, July 17 from 1 to 5 p.m. at New Munster Park, 34011 Geneva Road, New Munster (next to the Town of Wheatland Fire Station). The event will feature food, games, prizes and a silent auction and most importantly fun and fellowship. All Wheatland [...]
Wheatland settles on specs for emergency signs
The size and shape of the emergency yard signs to be placed in town yards were approved by the Wheatland Town Board Monday night. The signs are designed to let emergency responders more easily locate individual addresses. They will have uniform appearance and location. Some other area towns have such signs already. The signs agreed [...]
Foster Parents needed in Kenosha County
Throughout the nation, there are many children in need of homes on a long-term basis. For that reason, in Kenosha County, as everywhere, many organizations are seeking foster care parents. According to Jessica Marie Scheeler, Community Impact Programs Foster Parent Trainer and Recruiter, there are 95 general foster homes in the county and 115 children [...]
Town of Wheatland Fire Department Festival coverage
The 42nd Annual Town of Wheatland Fire Department Festival is taking place this weekend at New Munster Park. Here are some photos of the activities Saturday from freelance photographer Earlene Frederick (put your cursor over the photos for captions): One of the highlights of Saturday was the parade down old Highway 50 through New Munster to the [...]
