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The Wheatland Town Board is scheduled to hold a budget workshop Monday, starting at 4 p.m. at Town Hall in New Munster.
Agenda items include:
Twin Lakes #4 School District (Lakewood School) is scheduled to hold its annual meeting and a regular board meeting Monday.
The regular board meeting is scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. in the Library (Room #125). Among the agenda items are:
The full regular board meeting agenda is available here.
The annual meeting follows, starting at 7 p.m. in the Library (Room #125).
Among the annual meeting agenda items are:
Twin Lakes Village Board is scheduled to hold a regular meeting Monday, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall.
Among the agenda items are:
At about 1:22 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding to the 9400 Camp Lake Road for a fire alarm.
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 (click the links below for more information):
At about 8:38 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units and Pleasant Prairie fire and Rescue units are responding to a report of a crash in the 7500 block of the southbound lanes of I-94.
Per dispatch: This is for a multi vehicle crash. One vehicle may be on fire. Injuries being reported.
UPDATE 8:50 p.m. — Incident command reports one vehicle involved, rolled on side.
At about 6:18 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding to an alarm in the 25600 block of 121st Street in Rock Lake.
Per dispatch: This is for a carbon monoxide alarm.
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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Salem Cub Scouts Pack 328 will be having a Popcorn and Meat stick Sale fundraiser Oct. 23 and 24.
On both dates, Scouts will be at Paddock Lake Sporting Goods, 23522 75th St., Paddock Lake, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The sale will feature Pecatonica River Popcorn from Classic Caramel and Yellow Popping Corn for $10 to Cheddar or Jalepeno Cheese for $20 to Chocolate lovers for $60 and many other varieties in between.
Also for sale will be Country Meats Meat Sticks. All sticks are $1 each with 12 flavors available ranging from Sweet Maple Bacon to Original Smoked Hickory to the spicy Ghost Fire.
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 (click the links below for more information):
A grant that should help bring broadband internet to more of Paris, Brighton and Bristol was announced by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin Friday.
A grant of $872,171 was awarded to Spectrum Mid-America, LLC for the project, which is expected to bring fiber broadband service to 918 residential locations in Paris, Brighton, and Bristol.
Throughout the state, $99,932,502 for 83 projects was awarded from American Rescue Plan Act funds.
In Paris, the town government earlier this year had approved a study aimed at identifying how to bring high speed internet to the whole town.
That study was not quite finished when the town learned of the opportunity for the grants, said John Holloway, Paris town chairman. The town told the PSC it was willing to participate with Spectrum if their proposal was funded.
“Spectrum’s proposal did not spell out a commitment to provide service to every resident of the town, although Spectrum has indicated that they will make an effort to do so,” Holloway said in an email to westofthei.com. “The Paris Town Board is committed to bringing reliable high speed internet service to our residents. We are prepared to work with Spectrum to facilitate and streamline the process as they move forward on the project. It is still our goal to make sure that all town residents will have access to the internet service they need.”
The grant includes a match of $2,754,000. Holloway said it is unclear who will contribute to that match, Spectrum or some combination of the municipalities.
“I assume there will be follow up discussions with Spectrum now,” Holloway said.
Local state legislators praised the grant award.
“Our increased dependence on broadband Internet service over the last year and a half has underscored the need for reliable high-speed Internet access throughout Kenosha County,” said state Rep. Samantha Kerkmand (R-Salem Lakes). “Residents and business owners in these communities can now move forward knowing that reliable broadband Internet is on the horizon.”
Said state Sen. Van Wanggaard: “This is great news. Having broadband access is increasingly necessary today.”
Paris hires consultant to explore plan for better internet for whole town
Note: All numbers are cumulative since data started being reported in early 2020, unless otherwise noted. — DH
Kenosha County Public Heath is reporting 19,697 total positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Friday. That’s 35 more than Thursday. There have been 348 COVID-19 deaths in Kenosha County. Kenosha County Public Health is reporting 94,741 negative test results as of Friday.
Wisconsin Department of Health Services is reporting a positive rate of 11,629/100,000 people and a 1.8 percent case fatality rate in Kenosha County as of Thursday, the last day for which this data is available.
In Kenosha County, 51.54 percent of the population has had at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccination and 48.69 percent are fully vaccinated as of Thursday, the last day for which data is available.
Kenosha County Public Health is reporting the following total positive COVID-19 test results for Western Kenosha County as of Thursday:
All other county cases reported above are from Kenosha, Somers and Pleasant Prairie.
Here are Kenosha County COVID-19 daily positives and negatives over time:
Here are Kenosha County COVID-19 positives as a percentage of daily tests over time along with a 14-day moving average:
The Kenosha County Division of Health announced Kenosha County’s first case of COVID-19 coronavirus on March 16, 2020.
Wisconsin DHS is reporting 761,892 positive tests and 3,454,827 negative tests with 8,230 deaths statewide as of Thursday, the as day for which data is avilable.
In Lake County, Ill., where many people from Kenosha County work, there have been 71,718 positives as of Friday.
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:
Continue reading →A fundraiser to support Alex Hook, a 6 year old who suffered a traumatic brain injury during recess at Riverview School on Sept. 10, will be held at Benders Bar and Grill, 409 E Northwater St. Silver Lake, on Saturday, Oct. 23, from noon to 7 p.m.
This family friendly event which will feature:
For more information please contact Michelle Koertgen (773) 495-5533 or Nicole Thompson (920) 260-1131.
At about 7:15 p.m., Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units are responding for a report of burning in the 8600 block of 406th Avenue in Powers Lakes.
Per dispatch: Large bonfire with high flames close to trees reported.
UPDATE 7:25 p.m. — Fire unit arriving on scene releases all other units from responding.
At about 7:53 a.m., Twin Lakes Fire Department units and Twin Lakes Police are responding to an alarm in the 1100 block of Pebble Beach Court in Twin Lakes.
Per dispatch: This is an activated fire alarm.
UPDATE 7:55 a.m. — Police officer on scene reports no signs of fire from exterior.
UPDATE 7:56 a.m.– Dispatch reports alarm company called to cancel after establishing contact with resident.
Note: All numbers are cumulative since data started being reported in early 2020, unless otherwise noted. — DH
Kenosha County Public Heath is reporting 19,662 total positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Thursday. That’s 42 more than Wedneday. There have been 348 COVID-19 deaths in Kenosha County. Kenosha County Public Health is reporting 94,421 negative test results (same as Wednesday).
Wisconsin Department of Health Services is reporting a positive rate of 11,629/100,000 people and a 1.8 percent case fatality rate in Kenosha County as of Thursday.
In Kenosha County, 51.54 percent of the population has had at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccination and 48.69 percent are fully vaccinated as of Thursday.
Kenosha County Public Health is reporting the following total positive COVID-19 test results for Western Kenosha County as of Thursday:
All other county cases reported above are from Kenosha, Somers and Pleasant Prairie.
Here are Kenosha County COVID-19 daily positives and negatives over time:
Here are Kenosha County COVID-19 positives as a percentage of daily tests over time along with a 14-day moving average:
The Kenosha County Division of Health announced Kenosha County’s first case of COVID-19 coronavirus on March 16, 2020.
Wisconsin DHS is reporting 761,892 positive tests and 3,454,827 negative tests with 8,230 deaths statewide as of Thursday.
In Lake County, Ill., where many people from Kenosha County work, there have been 71,628 positives as of Thursday.
The Salem School District board at a special meeting Wednesday evening approved a new protocol that would invoke mandatory face coverings if a certain number of active COVID-19 cases at the school is reached.
Current policy at Salem School is that masking is voluntary.
But the motion approved in a 4-1 vote (Steve Brown voting against) included inadvertently erroneous language that did not reflect the board majority’s consensus. Therefore the board will try again at a special meeting next week.
“The motion,” said board President Dana Powers in a statement emailed to westofthei.com, “does not match the intent of the board which was to increase each level by one percentage point, rather than 2 percent as the motion suggests. To provide clarification, the board will reconsider the motion wording at the Special Board Meeting next week, Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.”
The Wednesday action also eliminated temperature checks from the protocol.
In September, the administration team had submitted a protocol for consideration that called for specific mitigating actions to be taken if various levels of COVID-19 positives were reached among the school students and staff.
The third or orange level in that proposal called for among other measures:
The fourth or red level calls for mandatory masking in the building under all circumstances.
The original proposal was rejected in a split vote on Sept. 23 and again at the beginning of the special meeting Wednesday.
At the September special meeting, 12 members of the public spoke. Eleven said they opposed mandatory masking. One said they were ambivalent about masking, but would object to mandatory vaccination for COVID 19.
No citizen comment was included on the agenda for Wednesday’s meeting.
Also at the September meeting, results of surveys of school families and staff were presented.
In the family survey, mandatory masking through the end of the semester was supported by 45 percent of the 611 respondents while 25.53 percent did not support mandatory masking regardless of transmission level.
In the staff survey, mandatory masking through the end of the semester was supported by 63.11 percent of the 103 respondents while 9.71 percent did not support mandatory masking regardless of transmission level.
On Wednesday, the board also voted on an indemnification agreement with Kenosha County that would effectively allow the school district to continue to carry out contract tracing and make decisions about quarantining of students and staff. The district’s legal counsel recommended having the agreement in place if those activities were to continue to be done by the school, said district administrator Connie Valenza. That measure passed with Powers voting against.
The indemnification will not go into effect until also approved by Kenosha County.
At about 6:54 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units are responding to a report of a vehicle fire at Highways 45 and C in Bristol.
Per dispatch: This is for a vehicle fire that appears to be already out. Response can be non-emergency. Deputies who want vehicle checked for hot spots already on the scene.
Cooler temperatures are on the way for the beginning of the weekend, but temps are expected to rebound by early next week into the high 60s or low 70s.
The latest, local National Weather Service forecast says Friday and Saturday’s high temperatures will not break out of the high 50s. Sunday will rally some with a high of 65 and Monday and Tuesday’s highs should be right around 70.
Lows are expected to be in the 40s throughout that period, with no frost in sight.
West of the I’s garage sales page has been updated.
Be sure to check it out each week before you begin your bargain hunting.
If you’d like your sale added to the list, please drop us a line at darren@westofthei.com. Include your address, days, hours etc. We’ll even add a map to your info.
Note: All numbers are cumulative since data started being reported in early 2020, unless otherwise noted. — DH
Kenosha County Public Heath is reporting 19,620 total positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Wednesday. That’s 56 more than Tuesday. There have been 348 COVID-19 deaths in Kenosha County, 1 more than Tuesday. Kenosha County Public Health is reporting 94,421 negative test results.
Wisconsin Department of Health Services is reporting a positive rate of 11,604/100,000 people and a 1.8 percent case fatality rate in Kenosha County as of Wednesday.
In Kenosha County, 51.53 percent of the population has had at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccination and 48.66 percent are fully vaccinated as of Wednesday.
Kenosha County Public Health is reporting the following total positive COVID-19 test results for Western Kenosha County as of Wednesday:
All other county cases reported above are from Kenosha, Somers and Pleasant Prairie.
Here are Kenosha County COVID-19 daily positives and negatives over time:
Here are Kenosha County COVID-19 positives as a percentage of daily tests over time along with a 14-day moving average:
The Kenosha County Division of Health announced Kenosha County’s first case of COVID-19 coronavirus on March 16, 2020.
Wisconsin DHS is reporting 759,278 positive tests and 3,447,187 negative tests with 8,217 deaths statewide as of Wednesday.
In Lake County, Ill., where many people from Kenosha County work, there have been 71,555 positives as of Wednesday.
Note: This is a paid announcement from Westosha Sports Complex — DH
12 week 9 Hole Tuesday Golf League at Westosha Sports Complex in Silver Lake starts 10/18/21. Se schedule located at the bottom. 2 installment payments of $140. First is required date of signing up, second due week of 11/1/21.
First come first served get choice of 5:00 or 7:00 tee time. Days of the week available are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.An average is established after playing 36 holes. Once established we will apply handicap to the first 4 weeks. Handicap is your average minus 37. Averages will be on a rolling 6 weeks. A different 9 will be played each week. Tee boxes: Men – Blue, Ladies – Red, 60 Years or older – White. Putting will be set up as a gimmie within 6 feet. Putting can be done from any spot within the simulator. If you are not on the green you must putt from a point even with the tee. When in the sand you must use the #5 blue tee. Total Net score for your lowest 10 rounds will decide winner of the league Any missed weeks must be made up no later than 7 days before the final day of league play, and can only be made up during the week, NO WEEKENDS unless you pay for the simulator time. If missing weeks are not made up you forfeit and can not win any prize money. We will allow 1 make up round per season, any more than that you will need to pay for the simulator time. $5 per week per player will go towards prize pool 1st(40%), 2nd(30%), 3rd(20%), and last place(10%) will be awarded prize money.
Dates of play: 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/31.
Call to reserve your spot 262-885-6110.
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:
Continue reading →A man from Milwaukee died in a crash on I-94 Tuesday evening.
From a Sheriff’s Department news release:
On October 12th, 2021, at 7:52 PM, Kenosha County deputies, detectives, and Fire/Rescue personnel from the Kenosha Fire Department responded to the 7100 block of I-94 northbound for a serious vehicle crash. Initial reports indicated that a 2019 Volvo XC40 was traveling northbound on I-94 when it rear-ended a disabled semi-tractor trailer that was stopped in traffic in the northbound lanes. According to the detectives on scene, the Volvo sustained extensive front-end damage.
The operator of the Volvo, a 35-year-old man from Milwaukee, WI was pronounced dead at the scene by the Kenosha County Medical Examiner’s Office. The name of the deceased is being withheld pending proper notification. The front seat passenger of the Volvo, a 27-year-old woman also out of Milwaukee was flown to Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee with significant injuries.
The operator of the semi was not injured and is cooperating with the investigation. Interstate 94 northbound at STH 50 was shut down for several hours while deputies and detectives investigated the crash site.
The investigation is still active. The public is encouraged to contact the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department Detective Bureau with any information regarding the crash at 262-605-5102.
Over one hundred people gathered at the Honor Plaza in the new part of the Veterans Memorial Park. The new part has an entrance off of Highway F.
The project began 20 years, ago with the purchase of a gravel pit. The land sat on hold for almost 10 years, because of the cost of development. In 2009, a committee determined it should be a park that emphasizing sustainable living, education, and recreation. In 2011 a conceptual plan was created. In 2012, the first master plan was created. At the end of 2012, the County had the opportunity to purchase 113 acres of land immediately adjacent to the west boundary of the park. This made the park a total of 347 acres.
Note: The following is a paid announcement from Westosha Sports Complex — DH
Westosha Sports Complex is very excited to announce that we have a Fundamentals of Athletic Movement camp coming up in November!
This a great camp for all ages plus great for both Softball/Baseball no matter their skill level!
Dates: Nov 9th,16,23rd,30th from 5:30pm-6:30pm $100.00 per participant . Cll us at (262) 885-6110 or go online to Westoshasportscomplex.com to sign up today!
Look forward to see you all there
Note: All numbers are cumulative since data started being reported in early 2020, unless otherwise noted. — DH
Kenosha County Public Heath is reporting 19,564 total positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Tuesday. That’s 52 more than Monday. There have been 347 COVID-19 deaths in Kenosha County, 3 more than Monday. Kenosha County Public Health is reporting 94,279 negative test results.
Wisconsin Department of Health Services is reporting a positive rate of 11,571/100,000 people and a 1.8 percent case fatality rate in Kenosha County as of Tuesday.
In Kenosha County, 51.45 percent of the population has had at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccination and 48.59 percent are fully vaccinated as of Tuesday.
Kenosha County Public Health is reporting the following total positive COVID-19 test results for Western Kenosha County as of Tuesday:
All other county cases reported above are from Kenosha, Somers and Pleasant Prairie.
Here are Kenosha County COVID-19 daily positives and negatives over time:
Here are Kenosha County COVID-19 positives as a percentage of daily tests over time along with a 14-day moving average:
The Kenosha County Division of Health announced Kenosha County’s first case of COVID-19 coronavirus on March 16, 2020.
Wisconsin DHS is reporting 756,855 positive tests and 3,439,820 negative tests with 8,194 deaths statewide as of Tuesday.
In Lake County, Ill., where many people from Kenosha County work, there have been 71,450 positives as of Tuesday.
The Paddock Lake Village Board is scheduled to hold a special meeting and a committee of the whole meeting on Wednesday, starting at 5:45 p.m.
The special board meeting will start at 5:45 p.m. The only agenda item is: Motion to approve Resolution R21-12, a Resolution to establish Municipal Wards based on the 2020 US Census the water.
The committee of the whole meeting, at which discussion takes place but no action is taken, is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. Among the agenda items are:
The Salem School District is scheduled to hold a special board meeting Wednesday starting at 6 p.m. in the middle school gym at the school.
The meeting will be available for live stream viewing here at the time of the meeting.
The only agenda item is: Board Consideration of Any Changes to COVID School Safety Protocols Including In-School Safety Measures and Quarantine/Exposure Protocols.
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