Community Library in Twin Lakes to host Friends spring book sale May 1, 2 & 3

The Friends of the Community Library spring book sale at the Community Library in Twin Lakes is this weekend May 1, 2, and 3.

Readers have a wide range of favorite fiction authors to choose from and some interesting nonfiction for those who prefer a variety of subjects.

Children’s books are plentiful for all ages.

A bag of books for $9 is available all three days for everyone and Friends’ members can take advantage of $7 for the same bag.

Membership is available at the sale.

Book sale hours are Thursday from 3 until 7; Friday from 10 until 3:30 and Saturday from 10 until 2.

The library is located at 110 S. Lake St. in Twin Lakes.

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A word from our sponsors: Wilmot Auto Service offers exceptional service, quality products and unparalleled customer satisfaction

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Wilmot Auto Service, Inc is an independent auto repair shop and has earned the Blue Seal of Excellence Recognition as prescribed by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, (ASE), a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of vehicle repair and service by means of voluntary testing and certification for automotive repair and service professionals.

Call 862-6300 for an appointment. Hours are Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Dwayne & Cindy Garwood are the owners and Dwayne is an ASE Master technician and has been in the automotive repair business for over 25 years. Dwayne’s grandpa Harmon Garwood started Wilmot Auto Service in 1951. They are celebrating 74 years in business. He employs ASE certified and ASE master technicians. Dwayne’s commitment to you has always been to offer the highest quality, honest and friendly auto service.

Wilmot Auto Service offers a variety of services like alignments, brakes, tires, timing belts, check engine lights and state inspections. They can be reached at 262-862-6300. They are located at 11307 Fox River Rd. Wilmot, WI 53192 with the BP gas station in downtown Wilmot. www.wilmotautoservice.com

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Agenda: Wheatland J1 School District board meeting April 30, 2025

The Wheatland J1 School District board is scheduled to meet Wednesday, starting at 7 p.m. in Room #164-Community Room.

Agenda items include:

  • Reorganization and Election of Officers and Committees for 2025-2026
  • 2025-26 Certified Staff Contracts
  • Food Service Contract
  • Shared Service Contracts for 2025-2026 School Year
  • Occupational Therapist/Trevor Wilmot School District
  • A closed session for considering Employee Compensation and Benefits

The full agenda is available here.

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Bristol Village Board approves contract to provide fire and EMS to Paddock Lake starting in 2026

The Bristol Village Board on Monday approved an intergovernmental agreement with Paddock Lake for Bristol Fire and Rescue to serve Paddock Lake for fire and emergency medical service.

The IGA was approved by the Bristol Village Board in a unanimous voice vote with all members present The agreement will start Jan. 1, 2026 and has a 10-year term.

Paddock Lake approved the IGA April 16 with a 5-0 vote with Trustees John Poole and Renee Brickner, abstaining. Brickner said she abstained because she is employed by the village of Bristol as village clerk. Poole has not responded to an email request for his reason for abstaining as of the time this story was published.

Salem Lakes and its predecessor Salem had provided fire protection and EMS to Paddock Lake for 65 years, a news release from Paddock Lake said.

“We’re really excited about this new partnership,” said Bristol Chief John Niederer at Monday’s meeting. “I think we have a good long-term contract.”

Said Randy Kerkman, village administrator: “We worked very hard … to try to get an agreement that worked for everyone.”

The Paddock Lake news release said the motivation for making the change was financial:

Recognizing that the original Fire and EMS service contract between Paddock Lake and Village of Salem Lakes had become heavily reliant on the Salem Lakes taxpayers for support of the Salem Lakes Fire and EMS operational budget, the Village of Salem Lakes Administration and Village Board requested that the current Fire and EMS service contract with Paddock Lake be renegotiated to reflect an annual increase of $393,277, increasing the Village of Paddock Lake’s annual service contract cost paid to Salem Lakes from the current $393,680 to $786,957, this was to take into account for an increase in EMS call volume by the Village of Paddock Lake.


“In the long term the proposed Salem Lakes IGA costs to the Village of Paddock Lake would have resulted in higher taxes to our residents and a possible request for a referendum,” said Paddock Lake Village President Alex Attiah in an email to westofthei.com.

The cost to Paddock Lake for the first year of service under the Bristol IGA will be $425,000 for 24-hour, full-time fire and advanced life support rescue services. The IGA calls for a 3 percent increase per year, said Tim Popanda, village administrator.

Paddock Lake will continue to be served by Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue for the balance of 2025.

Popanda said Paddock Lake performed a study of response times to the village from the Bristol Fire and Rescue station and Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue Station 2 in Salem and Station 1 in Trevor.

SLF/R Station 2 is staffed 12 hours a day. When it is not staffed, response to Paddock Lake is from Station 1 in Trevor.

In general, response times from Bristol were slower than from Station 2, but response time from Bristol was comparable or shorter than from Station 1. Here is a chart provided by Paddock Lake:

Niederer said his department will need to hire additional full-time staff to serve Paddock Lake. Exactly what hires might be needed will be determined during the budget setting process later this year, he added.

Bristol President Mike Farrell said the IGA represents an opportunity to more efficiently use the resources of Bristol Fire and Rescue.

“The agreement is good for both communities,” Farrell said after the meeting.

Attiah thanked Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue for its years of service to Paddock Lake.

“Thank you to the Village of Salem Lakes for years of Fire/EMS services and I look forward to a long term relationship with the Village of Bristol for Fire/EMS services,” Attiah said.

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Deaths April 28, 2025: Dale Hyde Francis, Donald M. Joras Sr.

This post sponsored by Westosha Floral.

The following deaths of local residents and those with local connections are being reported by funeral homes today. Click on name to see obituary/service information:

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Closures this week on Highway C scheduled

From Kenosha County Division of Highways:

A portion of Kenosha County Highway C (Wilmot Road) will have daily closures to through traffic through Thursday, May 1, for culvert replacement and repair work in various locations.

The closures will affect the section of Highway C between Highway 45 (200th Avenue) and Highway 83 (Antioch Road).

Local access will remain. Drivers are encouraged to use an alternate route through the area.

This work schedule is weather-dependent and subject to change.

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Units responding for fire in Wheatland

At about 5:39 p.m., Wheatland Vol. Fire Department, Town of Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a fire in the 7500 block of 400th Avenue in Wheatland.

Per dispatch: Four vehicles reported on fire.

UPDATE about 5:40 p.m. — Twin Lakes Fire Department requested to also respond with an engine and a tender (water tanker).

UPDATE 5:44 p.m. — Unit on scene reports four vehicle son fire on a semi tractor trailer. Winds pushing fire toward additional vehicles.

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Westosha Central bands to hold open rehearsal April 30 before Canada trip

The Westosha Central High School Band will be holding an open rehearsal on Wednesday, April 30 from 6:30-8 p.m.

This will be the WCHS Band’s final rehearsal as they prepare for their upcoming trip to Canada. The public is invited to attend.  Please enter through the Commons doors to enter the auditorium.

The Westosha Central High School Band will be travelling to Canada May 1-4. The WCHS Band will be participating in the Maple Leaf Classic music festival and competition.  While in Canada, the WCHS band students will be visiting Niagara Falls and Toronto. Activities include a visit and boat tour of the Falls, Clifton Hill attractions, Toronto Blue Jays game, CF Eaton Centre, and Dundas Square. The trip will conclude with an awards ceremony held at the Medieval Times, Toronto. 

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Agenda: Bristol Village Board meeting April 18, 2025

The Bristol Village Board is scheduled to meeting Monday, starting at 7 p.m. at Village Hall.

Agenda items include:

  • Discuss and consider for approval the Intergovernmental Agreement for Fire and Emergency Medical Services Contract with the Village of Paddock.
  • Discuss and consider approving the scheduling of the Board of Review on May 12, 2025, at 6:30 p.rn. to reschedule to a date after the revaluation of all taxable property for the 2025 assessment roll has been completed.
  • Discuss and consider for approval of the appointment of the following Village Board Liaison.
  • Discuss and consider for approval of the re-appointment of Plan Commission members.
  • Discuss and consider for approval of the re-appointment of Zoning Board of Appeals members.
  • Discuss and consider for approval of the re-appointment of Board of Review members.
  • Discuss and consider for approval of the re-appointment of the following Park & Recreation members.

The full agenda is available here,

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A word from our sponsors: April 27, 2025 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons

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Here are open houses being hosted today by Glenda and Butch Dupons, of Bear Realty:

11425 259th Ave, Trevor

8845 388th Ave, Burlington

7623 288th Ave, Salem

1081 224th Ave, Kansasville

9506 296th Ave, Salem

34830-34834 47th ST Burlington

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Safe Kids Strong Families Campaign’s 5K Family Fun Run/Walk & Family Branching Out Expo coverage (PHOTOS)

Ezekiel Kim, 8, pets a baby bunny Saturday during the Families Branching Out Expo on Saturday at the Kenosha County Center. Also pictured, from left, are Kaylee and Shelly Stoll of the Kenosha County 4-H Small Animal Project and 1-year-old bunny Sprinkles, the mom of the 2-week-old babies. /Submitted photo

Supplied by Kenosha County:

Family activities filled the halls and grounds of the Kenosha County Center in Bristol on Saturday.

The day kicked off with the Safe Kids Strong Families Campaign’s 5K Family Fun Run/Walk, part of the group’s annual activities to mark Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month.

Later in the morning, the attention turned indoors, to the Kenosha County Association for Home and Community Education’s annual Family Branching Out Expo.

This event, in its fourth year, again brought a large crowd of exhibitors and visitors.

In addition to 39 booths providing information about local organizations, businesses and activities, the festivities included a Kenosha County Sheriff’s K-9 demonstration, a posting of the colors by Kenosha Area Vietnam Veterans, and various games and activities for children.

More information about the Association for Home & Community Education is available at https://www.wahceinc.org/kenosha-county-hce.

Jadyn Eisenbraun, 2025 Kenosha County Fairest of the Fair Royalty, reads to children at the Families Branching Out Expo held Saturday at the County Center in Bristol. /Submitted photo
Kenosha County Sheriff’s K-9 Riv demonstrates his skills of discovery as he tears open a box alongside his partner, Deputy Jonathon Booth, during a demonstration at Saturday’s Families Branching Out Expo at the County Center in Bristol. /Submitted photo
Vendor booths line the Hearing Room at the Kenosha County Center during Saturday’s Families Branching Out Expo, sponsored by the Kenosha County Association for Home and Community Education. /Submitted photo
From left, Toby, Ella and Trey Allen cross the finish line at the Safe Kids Strong Families Campaign’s Family Fun Run/Walk at the Kenosha County Center on Saturday. /Submitted photo
From left, Jean Abell and her dog, Ace, and Becky Kohlmeyer participate in the Safe Kids Strong Families Campaign’s Family Fun Run/Walk at the Kenosha County Center on Saturday. /Submitted photo
Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman, second from left, and others cross the finish line at the Safe Kids Strong Families Campaign’s Family Fun Run/Walk Saturday at the County Center in Bristol. /Submitted photo

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A word from our sponsors: April 26, 2025 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons

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Note: Glenda and Butch Dupons, of Bear Realty, are westofthei.com sponsors. This is a paid announcement — DH

Here are open houses being hosted today by Glenda and Butch Dupons, of Bear Realty:

11425 259th Ave, Trevor

8845 388th Ave, Burlington

7623 288th Ave, Salem

1081 224th Ave, Kansasville

9506 296th Ave, Salem

34830-34834 47th ST Burlington

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Bristol School students receive grant for Washington DC visit

Bristol School’s 8th grade social studies teacher, Rachel Ringsby, and her  students will soon head to Washington D.C. thanks in part to a grant from the American Battlefield Trust’s History Field Trip Grant Program. This trip will provide students with a hands-on history learning opportunity. Grants are awarded based on a competitive national application process.

The trip will take place April 28-May 2.

“We are so excited for our second 8th grade class trip to Washington D.C.,” Ringsby said. “Our students have been learning all about how the United States government works and studying historical figures like Frederick Douglass, George Washington, and Abraham Lincoln. We are looking forward to touring the White House the U.S. Capitol, Arlington National Cemetery, Ford’s Theater as well as many of the other monuments and memorials that symbolize our country’s history.” 

The American Battlefield Trust is the largest battlefield land preservation organization in the country, having saved more than 58,000 acres of hallowed ground across 24 states. Through visiting preserved battlefields and walking in the footsteps of the citizen soldiers who fought there, the Trust aims to provide a foundation of good citizenship for the leaders of tomorrow. The Trust strives to produce excellent educational resources in a variety of formats for both educators and the public alike, ensuring that Americans never forget how their country was forged. 

Every year, the Trust receives applications from classrooms across the country to participate in the History Field Trip Grant Program, which offers funding and assistance to K-12 teachers planning field trips to Civil War, War of 1812, or Revolutionary War battlefields and related historic sites. During the 2022-2023 school year, more than 4,700 students from 28 states took part. 

“These kids get a chance to go to where history was made, where our country was created and defined,” said Trust President David Duncan of the History Field Trip Grant Program recipients, “Battlefields are outdoor classrooms that will teach future Americans about our democratic republic.”

The American Battlefield Trust, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, has protected more than 58,000 acres associated with the Revolutionary War, War of 1812 and Civil War. Learn more at www.battlefields.org.

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A word from our sponsors: Slades Corners Computer Repair keeps your tech running smoothly

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When your computer won’t start, your wifi won’t cooperate, or you’ve got a nest of cables that looks more like spaghetti than a setup, Slades Corners Computer Repair (SCCR) is here to help.

Locally owned and operated, SCCR provides reliable, honest tech services to homes and small businesses throughout southeast Wisconsin and northeast Illinois. Whether you need a quick fix or long-term support, SCCR offers a full range of services to keep your tech running smoothly.

Need help with a slow computer? SCCR handles tune-ups, virus removal, hardware replacements, and more. Thinking about upgrading before Windows 10 sunsets this October? SCCR can help you make the transition to Windows 11 without the stress. The business also installs antennas to help households cut the cable cord and switch to free over-the-air TV.

For businesses and local organizations, SCCR offers network setup, security camera installation, website help, and general IT troubleshooting. They’ve worked with town governments, chambers of commerce, VFWs, fire departments, and plenty of other local groups that just need a tech expert they can count on.

Owner Chris Brown is a lifelong local, a former volunteer firefighter, and someone who genuinely enjoys helping people. That down-to-earth service and small-town integrity are at the heart of everything SCCR does.

If you’ve been putting off a computer issue, now’s the time to call. Slades Corners Computer Repair will get things working again — without all the jargon and run-around.

Contact SCCR at 262-539-2228 or visit sccrwi.com.

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Units responding for fire in Bristol

At about 7:55 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue, Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue, Paris Fire and Rescue, Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue and Newport Fire Protection District units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a fire in the 18500 block of 83rd Street in Bristol.

Per dispatch: This is being reported as a shed on fire. Flames seen by caller.

UPDATE 8:04 p.m. — Fire out. Mutual aid response released.

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County launches adopt-a-highway program for county highways

From left, Deanna Hertrich and County Executive Samantha Kerkman unveil the new Kenosha County Adopt-A-Highway sign during an Earth Day program Tuesday at Brighton School. Hertrich was the wife of the late veterinarian Kevin Nelson, in whose honor a stretch of Highway BD is being adopted. /Kenosha County photo

The following from the Kenosha County Executive’s Office:

Kenosha County celebrated Earth Day Tuesday with the launch of a new Adopt-A-Highway program.

Kenosha County Adopt-A-Highway is the county’s equivalent to the State of Wisconsin’s long-running program, which gives organizations and individuals the opportunity to serve the community by removing debris and litter alongside roadways.

County Executive Samantha Kerkman and other county officials kicked off the program at an Earth Day event with students at Brighton School.

“I am proud to launch this program today, and this is the perfect time and place to do it,” Kerkman said. “Expanding adopt-a-highway to our county roads offers an organized opportunity for people interested in improving our environment, and their volunteer efforts will serve to make our community that much more beautiful.”

Through the program, people and groups may adopt two-mile sections of any county trunk highway. (City, village and town streets are not part of the program.) Adopters are expected to perform regular cleanup tasks at least two times a year between April 1 and Nov. 1.

The county will provide adopters with safety vests, signs and trash bags, and adopters may choose to be acknowledged on road signs at each end of their adopted segment. There is no cost to the public to participate in the program.

Kerkman acknowledged County Board Supervisors Frederick Brookhouse and Keith Gray for their support of the program, which the board approved unanimously earlier this month. Brookhouse, who organized a community cleanup group in his Carol Beach neighborhood in Pleasant Prairie, began championing a county adopt-a-highway effort when he joined the County Board last April.

“This clean-highways initiative reflects our pride in our community and fosters a culture of good citizenship,” Brookhouse said.

Gray encouraged the Brighton School students present at today’s event to join with their families in volunteering to cleanup along roadsides — something he said he was already doing on his own before the program’s inception.

“At the end of the day, when you see all of those garbage bags that you filled up, it really makes you feel good inside,” Gray said.

Two stretches of county highway are already adopted — sections of Highway BD in Brighton that were previously adopted under the state program before what was then Highway 75 transferred to county jurisdiction late last year.
One of these areas is adopted in honor of the late local veterinarian Kevin Nelson, whose widow, Deanna Hertrich, was on hand for the unveiling of the Kenosha County Adopt-A-Highway sign at today’s event.

Kerkman credited County Board Supervisors Laura Belsky and Erin Decker for the input that they provided on the program logo, which was designed by Kerkman’s Office Administrator and Community Engagement Coordinator, Jill Rozell.

The county executive also thanked Brighton School and its Administrator, Carrie Reid, for hosting the Adopt-A-Highway kickoff.

More information about the Kenosha County Adopt-A-Highway program, including a fillable form to indicate interest in adopting a section of highway, can be found at https://www.kenoshacountywi.gov/AdoptAHighway.

Students at Brighton School and Kenosha County officials pose for a photo at the kickoff of the new Kenosha County Adopt-A-Highway program during and Earth Day event at the school on Tuesday. / Kenosha County photo
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Seventh Grade Wheatland Center School students launch “Out of This World” Daddy-Daughter Dance benefiting local families

The following is based on a news release from Wheatland Center School:

Three seventh-grade students at Wheatland Center School organized and hosted the “Out of This World” Daddy Daughter Dance on March 7.

Students Addison McCann, Austyn Madaus, and Wren Hawkins planned the space-themed event in order to provide a fun event for the community and to raise funds for local charities.

There were approximately 400 people that attended the event and enjoyed an evening of dancing, photos, games, and concessions, all orchestrated by the students as a school service project. The project was supervised by Thomas Hartley and Sandy Linneman from the Wheatland staff, however, it was the students who managed all facets of the event, from
planning and budgeting, to decorating and DJing the music.

Proceeds from admission to the event benefited the local Sharing Center which directly supports homeless families as they secure housing. The donated proceeds also provided essential items for families in need. The students wanted to go in person to purchase some of the donated items to deliver them to the Sharing Center.

Said a news release from the school:

The students gained invaluable experience in event planning, financial management, and community engagement and learned firsthand the impact their efforts can have on others in the community. The “Out of This World” dance proved to be a memorable night for all who attended and was a great example of what a group of dedicated young students can do for their community.

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Christy Weinstock new Wilmot Union High School district administrator

Christy Weinstock/ submitted photo

Christy Weinstock has been named the new district administrator of the Wilmot Union High School District.

Here is a news release distributed by the district Tuesday:

The Wilmot Union High School District is proud to announce the appointment of Christy Weinstock as its new District Administrator, effective July 1, 2025. The Wilmot Union High School Board of Education officially approved the hire at its April 21, 2025 meeting following a comprehensive search and interview process involving staff, students, and
community stakeholders.

Mrs. Weinstock brings over two decades of experience in public education, with a strong background in student achievement, collaborative school culture, and strategic district leadership. She has held a variety of roles throughout her career, including School Psychologist, Special Education Supervisor, Summer School Principal, Assistant Principal, and Substitute Teacher. Most recently, she served as Principal and Director of Pupil Services in the Salem School District. Prior to that, she was the Chief Academic Officer and Associate Principal at Wilmot Union High School from 2018–2022. Her diverse experience and dedication to educational excellence make her exceptionally well-prepared to lead the Wilmot Union High School District.

“We are excited to welcome Christy Weinstock to the Wilmot community,” said Wayne Trongeau, President of the Wilmot Union High School Board of Education. “Her vision, leadership, and deep commitment to public education make her the right choice to lead our district into the future.”

Mrs. Weinstock expressed enthusiasm for her new role, stating, “I am truly honored for the opportunity to serve the students, staff, families, and community of Wilmot Union High School in the District Administrator role. I look forward to partnering with all of you as we build on the strengths of the district and continue to move in a positive direction. I am eager to get started and proud to be a Wilmot Panther!”

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Deaths April 22, 2025: Mary P Hawkins

This post sponsored by Westosha Floral.

The following deaths of local residents and those with local connections are being reported by funeral homes today. Click on name to see obituary/service information:

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Kenosha County National Drug Take Back Day collection events set for April 26

From the Kenosha County Department of Human Services:

National Drug Take Back Day collection events will be held at six locations in Kenosha County on Saturday, April 26, County Executive Samantha Kerkman announced.

The events will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at these sites:

• The Kenosha County Center at Highways 45 and 50 in Bristol (look for the sign on Highway 50 on the southeast side of the building)
• Twin Lakes Police Department, 920 Lance Dr., Twin Lakes
• Johnson Bank, 3928 60th St., Kenosha
• New Pleasant Prairie Police Station, 10111 39th Ave., Pleasant Prairie
• Somers Fire & Rescue, 7511 12th St., Somers
• University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Tallent Hall, 900 Wood Road, Somers

Residents may visit these sites to dispose of unneeded prescription and over-the-counter medications safely and at no cost.

“I encourage people to make use of this easy, free way to dispose of medications,” Kerkman said. “Along the way, you can also learn more about the community resources that are available for people struggling with substance use, and you can equip yourself to save a life with Narcan.”

Narcan training and information about Kenosha County Behavioral Health Services resources will also be available at all of the locations except for the Twin Lakes Police Department and UW-Parkside.

Narcan is a medication that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose. Narcan training teaches people to recognize symptoms of an opioid overdose and how to administer the opioid overdose reversal drug. More information about the Narcan distribution program in Kenosha County is available at https://NarcanTrainedKenosha.com.

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Deaths April 21, 2025: John Francis Rayniak Jr., Amy L Hookstead

This post sponsored by Westosha Floral.

The following deaths of local residents and those with local connections are being reported by funeral homes today. Click on name to see obituary/service information:

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Agenda: Paris Town Board meeting April 22, 2025

The Paris Town Board is scheduled to meet Tuesday starting at 6 p.m. at Town Hall.

Agenda items include:

  • Discussion and possible consideration of authorizing fire Chief Hennessey to solicit final quotes for specialized equipment needed for emergency management for solar arrays and battery energy storage systems, subject to final board approval
  • Pheasant Run operation updates – Mike Buxbaum
  • Preliminary development of immediate, short range and long range planning goals for the Town
  • Proposed WEC R.I.C.E. power plant updates
  • Internet updates – Spectrum, Mid-West Fiber projects 
  • Paris Solar project updates/ Battery storage project

The full agenda is available here.

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Agenda: Silver Lake-Salem Jt 1 School District (Riverview School) board meeting April 22, 2025

The Silver Lake-Salem Jt 1 School District (Riverview School) board is scheduled to meet Tuesday, starting at 6 p.m. in the school library.

Agenda items include:

  • Summer School Presentation: Jenny Dziewior
  • Baird Presentation
  • Approval of new teacher contracts for middle school science and 5th grade
  • Approval of Managed Service Provider Contract
  • Approval of Riverview’s Advanced Learning Handbook
  • Math Specialist & Additional In House Sub
  • Approval to refinish the gym floor
  • Approval of Unusually Hazardous Transportation Plan
  • Closed session for: 1.) Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session pursuant to section 19.85(1)(c) and 2.) Consideration of possible modifications to the duration, compensation, and other terms and conditions of the individual employment contract of the District Administrator, including but not limited to consideration of the possible renewal or extension of the employment contract, all pursuant to section 19.85(1)(c) and section 19.85(1)(e)

The full agenda is available here.

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Agenda: Salem Lakes Village Board meeting April 21, 2025

The Salem Lakes Village Board is scheduled to meet Monday, starting at 6 p.m. at Village Hall in Salem.

The meeting also will be live streamed and available for later viewing here.

Agenda items include:

  • Recognition of Judge Langel for his 20 years of service.
  • Economic Development Committee – Budget Overview of the EDC.
  • Reappointment of Kristopher Dement as Village Treasurer for the term beginning May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026.
  • Reappointment of Sara Spencer as Village Clerk for the term beginning May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026.
  • Authorization to petition Southeast Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC) to add 43 parcels, to the Salem Lakes Sewer Service Area. The proposed additional lots total 635.7 acres, and are in sections 21, 22, 23, 26, & 27 of Township 1 North, Range 20 East. These parcels are in various locations on the west side of STH ‘83’, east of Camp Lake, south of CTH ‘AH’, and north of CTH ‘JF’.
  • Authorization to send out Request for Proposals to evaluate and make recommendations for updating or modernizing the Village of Salem Lakes Zoning (Chapter 490) and Land Division (Chapter 335) Code of Ordinances
  • Request from The Village of Salem Lakes, 9814 Antioch Rd, Salem (Owner), DNA Motors, Mark Otovic, 6100 N. Lake Drive, Whitefish Bay (Agent), for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for used vehicle sales in the B-3 Highway Business District on a portion of 9814 Antioch Road, Salem, WI 53168, Tax Parcel #70-4-120-233-0205. For informational
    purposes only, this parcel is located on the west side of STH ‘83’ at the intersection with 98th Street (Village Hall).
  • Request from the Kenosha County Fair Association Inc., 30820 111th St, Wilmot, WI 53192-0096 (Owner), Jennifer Hesse, 30820 111th St, Wilmot, WI 53192 (Agent), to amend a previously approved Conditional Use Permit to allow a festival (Das Fest) on July 18, 19 & 20, 2025 in the PR-1 Park-Recreational District on Tax Parcel #70-4-120-303-1261. For informational purposes only, this parcel is the Kenosha County Fairgrounds.
  • Discussion of questions and concerns raised by public about Silver Lake Boat Launch parking
  • An agreement for firefighting, fire inspection and rescue services to be provided by the Village of Salem Lakes, Wisconsin to the Town of Brighton, Wisconsin for 2025 for $68,716.38
  • Resolution 2025.4-93 requesting the Department of Natural Resources reevaluate the Navigable Water Determination of the drainage ditch located on the Kenosha County Fair Association’s property, parcel number # 70-4-120-303-1261 in Kenosha County, Wisconsin
  • Closed session for: 1) Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business; 2.) Conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or may be involved), specifically concerning terms, conditions of contractual rights and obligations with the Village of Paddock Lake regarding debt service credits and ownership of the heavy rescue fire truck under the parties’ “Agreement for Firefighting, Fire Inspection and Rescue Services to be Provided by the Village of Salem Lakes to the village of Paddock Lake”

The full agenda is available here.

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2025 Westosha-Salem Kiwanis Club Easter Egg Hunt coverage (PHOTOS)

A basket to be won in each age group.

Kids assembled Saturday afternoon to gather up over 13,000 eggs covering the Salem Grade School Baseball Fields.

Easter Bunny arrived with Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue and was available for photos.

The bike raffle was eight bikes of various sizes, each given away to the lucky ticket holder. Each child received one ticket. There were additional raffle tickets for every non-perishable food item donated. Extra raffle tickets could be purchased for $5 or three for $10. All food donations went to the Sharing Center.

Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department brought a vehicle.

Wilmot and Central Key Clubs spent over 3 hours helping to fill the eggs, helped distribute the eggs, and helped out at the event.

Here are some more photos from the event:

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Agenda: Twin Lakes Village Board meeting April 21, 2025

The Twin Lakes Village Board is scheduled to meet Monday, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall.

Agenda items include:

  • Discussion and possible action regarding Declaring Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures from Proceeds of Borrowing.
  • Discussion and possible action regarding new Short-Term Rental Applications: 707 Lake Street, Ryan Root; 620 Highland Dr, David Moss (Vacations Del Lago); 960 Rhyners Lane, James & KC Hester
  • Motion to approve the road closure of a portion of Legion Dr. for culvert work being done on 98th St. by the Town of Randall.
  • Motion to approve a CSM for parcel 85-4-119-214-4015, 703 Wilmot Ave, Jet Chicago Investments.
  • Discussion and possible action regarding Ordinance 2025-4-1 Amending Section 8.36.050 of the Village Code pertaining to Boating.

The full agenda is available here.

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A word from our sponsors: April 19, 2025 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons

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Note: Glenda and Butch Dupons, of Bear Realty, are westofthei.com sponsors. This is a paid announcement — DH

Here are open houses being hosted today by Glenda and Butch Dupons, of Bear Realty:

11425 259th Ave, Trevor

7623 288th Ave, Salem

1081 224th Ave, Kansasville

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Deaths April 18, 2025: Ronald W. Pasterz, Sharon Weber

This post sponsored by Westosha Floral.

The following deaths of local residents and those with local connections are being reported by funeral homes today. Click on name to see obituary/service information:

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Units responding for fire in Wheatland

At about 5:14 p.m., Wheatland Vol Fire Department, Town of Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units are responding to a report of a fire in the 3500 block of 376th Avenue in Wheatland

Per dispatch: This is being reported as a brush fire about three quarters of a mile east of 376th Avenue.

UPDATE 5:23 p.m. — Wheatland command on the scene reports this is a controlled burn of hay. Response from units from other departments canceled.

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Camp Lake boat launch closed for repairs April 22-28

From the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources:

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a temporary closure of the Camp Lake boat launch at 27700 113th St., in the town of Trevor in Kenosha County.

The launch will be closed from April 21 until approximately 4 p.m. on April 25, 2025, while necessary improvements are made to the concrete launch. If there is inclement weather, the launch will close on April 22 and reopen on April 28, 2025.

Anyone hoping to access Camp Lake with trailered boats will need to find a different access point on the lake or find an alternative fishing location during this time. The lake can still be accessed by rowboats, canoes or kayaks during this period.

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