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A word from our sponsors: Now is the time to visit Hafs Road Orchard

Oct 1st, 2020

by Darren Hillock.

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Note: Hafs Road Orchard is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement — DH

Fall is the time to visit Hafs Road Orchard.

2020 marks Hafs Road Orchard’s 27th year of growing the Honeycrisp variety of apples. Their first Honeycrisp were planted in 1992, 60 trees as a trial. In the next several years customer enthusiasm and a buzz in the apple grower community convinced Hafs Road Orchard owners Richard and Deborah Polansky to dive in. They went on Honeycrisp tours, talked with fellow growers and now grow over 1,000 Honeycrisp trees. In spring 2015, Hafs Road Orchard planted 400 new Honeycrisp trees.

The orchard store is bursting with fresh apples for eating, cakes, pies, apple sauce, salads and crisps. Please feel free to call (262) 279-3638 to check on quantities of your favorite varieties. Be sure to pick up some fresh apple cider and don’t forget the orchard’s handmade Honeycrisp caramel apples.

The orchard also has a fantastic selection of gourds and pumpkins.

This year Hafs Road Orchard has opened a new out of doors selling area.

Hafs Road Orchard is open through Thanksgiving. Check here for hours.

Honeycrisp are a delicious healthy holiday gift.

Hafs Road Orchard is conveniently located just 7 miles east of Lake Geneva at W632 Hafs Road, Genoa City.

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Kenosha County COVID-19 update Sept. 30, 2020: 3,589 positives

Sep 30th, 2020

by Darren Hillock.

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Note: Our interactive charts are back. Hover over a data point to see details. Click on “A Flourish Chart” to see a larger version. — DH

The Kenosha County Division of Health is reporting 3,589 total positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Wednesday. That’s 17 more than Tuesday. There have been 68 COVID-19 deaths in Kenosha County. The Wisconsin Division of Health Services is reporting 37,929 negative test results, a positive rate of 2,133/100,000 people and a 1.9 percent case fatality rate in Kenosha County as of Wednesday.

Kenosha County Division of Health is reporting the following total positive COVID-19 test results for Western Kenosha County as of Wednesday:

Bristol — 74 cases (1 case more than Tuesday)
Paddock Lake — 51 cases
Salem Lakes — 173 cases
Randall — 43 cases
Twin Lakes — 72 cases
Wheatland — 49 cases
Paris — 21 cases
Brighton — 17 cases

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:

Wisconsin DHS has begun reporting new county level data updated weekly: Burden (case rate), trajectory (percent case change), trend and activity level for the last two weeks. Here is Kenosha County’s data as of Sept. 30:

The Kenosha County Division of Health announced Kenosha County’s first case of COVID-19 coronavirus on March 16.

Wisconsin DHS is reporting 122,274 positive tests and 1,423,247 negative tests with 1,327 deaths statewide as of Wednesday.

In Lake County, Ill., where many people from Kenosha County work, there are 17,171 positives as of Wednesday, the Lake County Health Department reports.

Note: We had been posting Kenosha County recovery data as presented by the county. That data has not been updated since Aug. 12, We will resume publishing this data if it is updated again. — DH

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Wilmot UHS’ Anna Carroll named 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program commended student

Sep 30th, 2020

by Darren Hillock.

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Wilmot Union High School student Anna Carroll has been named a Commended Student in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program, Wilmot principal Amber Torres announced recently.

Anna Carroll /photo provided by Wilmot Union High School

About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2021 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards, Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 scorers of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2021 competition by taking the 2019
Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).

“Those being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success,” commented a spokesperson for NMSC. “These students represent a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational
excellence in our nation. We hope that this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and encourage them as they continue their pursuit of academic success.”

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Agenda: Wilmot Union High School District Board of Education special meeting Oct. 1, 2020

Sep 30th, 2020

by Darren Hillock.

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The Wilmot Union High School District Board of Education is scheduled to hold a special board meeting Thursday, at 4 p.m., at the Haas Auditorium at the school.

Agenda items include:

Allowing low contact fall sports to continue during virtual learning.
A closed session to discuss and take action, if appropriate concerning the employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility (administrator contract).

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Units responding for fire in Wheatland

Sep 29th, 2020

by Darren Hillock.

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At about 7:11 p.m., Town of Wheatland Fire Department units are responding for a fire in the 37500 block of 52nd Street in Wheatland.

Per dispatch: This is being reported as a possible chimney fire.

UPDATE 7:22 p.m. — Dispatch reports this is a wood fireplace, not in a home.

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Kenosha County COVID-19 update Sept. 29, 2020: 3,572 positives

Sep 29th, 2020

by Darren Hillock.

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Note: Our interactive charts are back. Hover over a data point to see details. Click on “A Flourish Chart” to see a larger version. — DH

The Kenosha County Division of Health is reporting 3,572 total positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Tuesday. That’s 49 more than Monday. There have been 68 COVID-19 deaths in Kenosha County. That’s 3 more than Monday. The Wisconsin Division of Health Services is reporting 37,909 negative test results, a positive rate of 2,109/100,000 people and a 1.9 percent case fatality rate in Kenosha County as of Tuesday.

Kenosha County Division of Health is reporting the following total positive COVID-19 test results for Western Kenosha County as of Tuesday:

Bristol — 73 cases
Paddock Lake — 52 cases
Salem Lakes — 173 cases (4 more than Monday)
Randall — 43 cases (1 more than Monday)
Twin Lakes — 72 cases (2 more than Monday)
Wheatland — 49 cases (1 more than Monday)
Paris — 21 cases
Brighton — 18 cases (1 more than Monday)

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:

Wisconsin DHS has begun reporting new county level data updated weekly: Burden (case rate), trajectory (percent case change), trend and activity level for the last two weeks. Here is Kenosha County’s data as of Sept. 23:

The Kenosha County Division of Health announced Kenosha County’s first case of COVID-19 coronavirus on March 16.

Wisconsin DHS is reporting 119,955 positive tests and 1,413,774 negative tests with 1,300 deaths statewide as of Tuesday.

In Lake County, Ill., where many people from Kenosha County work, there are 17,014 positives as of Tuesday, the Lake County Health Department reports.

Note: We had been posting Kenosha County recovery data as presented by the county. That data has not been updated since Aug. 12, We will resume publishing this data if it is updated again. — DH

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Deaths Sept. 29, 2020: Mary Josephine Schmidt

Sep 29th, 2020

by Darren Hillock.

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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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National Guard to conduct free COVID-19 testing in Kenosha Oct. 2, 3, 5 & 6

Sep 29th, 2020

by Darren Hillock.

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Free COVID-19 testing by the National Guard is coming back to Kenosha County starting later this week.

Here’s a news release from the county Joint Information Center:

The Wisconsin National Guard will conduct free, drive-thru COVID-19 testing this Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2 and 3, and Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 5 and 6, at the Kenosha County Job Center.
Testing will be offered from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on each of these days. No appointment and no symptoms are needed.
The Job Center is located at 8600 Sheridan Road, Kenosha.
This testing is open to all who live or work in Wisconsin, ages 5 and up. Testing will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis, with results expected within seven days. Online preregistration is recommended at https://register.covidconnect.wi.gov.
“This is our first National Guard testing opportunity in Kenosha County since early August, and it comes at a good time — with schools now in session and an unfortunate, recent uptick in COVID-19 cases in our county and state,” said Kenosha County Health Officer Dr. Jen Freiheit. “I encourage people to take advantage of this, and to also remember to get the seasonal flu vaccine. Protecting ourselves against the ‘regular’ flu will help allow our hospitals and health care professionals to focus on caring for COVID-19 patients.”
Freiheit said local businesses are welcome to send their employees through the testing site, and entire families can come and get tested at the same time.
Those who are tested should remain quarantined at home until test results are returned if they have been in close contact with a COVID-19-positive individual.
Other testing opportunities remain available in and around Kenosha County, although most or all sites require an appointment. A frequently updated list of sites is available at https://www.kenoshacounty.org/2058/COVID-19-Testing-Locations.
Together, we can and will slow the spread of the Covid-19 virus.

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Paddock Lake Area Lions Club spaghetti dinner is Oct. 5

Sep 29th, 2020

by Darren Hillock.

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The Paddock Lake Area Lions Club will host a spaghetti dinner on Monday, Oct. 5 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Luisa’s Restaurant at 6806 317th Ave

Tickets are $8 for adults; $4 for children ages 6-12; and free for children under age 6. Carry outs are available, as well as dine in. Tickets can
be purchased at the door, or in advance, by contacting Lions Ralph
or Joyce Myers at 262-945-7906 or 262-945-7905 or Lions Mike or
Cindy Taylor at 262-914-4242 or 262-914-4241.

There will be raffles to try to win, also.

Proceeds are used to help people in the community and elsewhere
needing a helping hand.

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A word from our sponsors: St. Alphonsus and St. John the Evangelist parishes seek part-time maintenance person

Sep 29th, 2020

by Darren Hillock.

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Note: This is a paid announcement from St. Alphonsus and St. John the Evangelist parishes. — DH

St. Alphonsus, New Munster and St. John the Evangelist, Twin Lakes has an opening for a part-time Maintenance person. This candidate will work directly with the Pastor and the Director of Administrative Services. Technical knowledge and skill with software for HVAC equipment and skills
with building equipment is required. Hands-on mentality is necessary. Evening and weekend hours will be required. Pay will be commensurate with experience. Perfect position for a semi-retired person or someone able to work a flexible schedule. This is a true handy-man position. Contact Fr. Arthur Mattox @ 262-877-2557 ext. 101 for more information. Application deadline: October 5, 2020.

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Kenosha County COVID-19 update Sept. 28, 2020: 3,523 positives

Sep 28th, 2020

by Darren Hillock.

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Note: Our interactive charts are back. Hover over a data point to see details. Click on “A Flourish Chart” to see a larger version. — DH

The Kenosha County Division of Health is reporting 3,523 total positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Monday. That’s 94 more than Friday. There have been 65 COVID-19 deaths in Kenosha County. The Wisconsin Division of Health Services is reporting 37,886 negative test results, a positive rate of 2,093/100,000 people and a 1.8 percent case fatality rate (down .1 percent) in Kenosha County as of Monday.

Kenosha County Division of Health is reporting the following total positive COVID-19 test results for Western Kenosha County as of Friday:

Bristol — 73 cases (5 more than Friday)
Paddock Lake — 52 cases
Salem Lakes — 169 cases (2 more than Friday)
Randall — 42 cases
Twin Lakes — 70 cases (2 more than Friday)
Wheatland — 48 cases (1 more than Friday)
Paris — 21 cases
Brighton — 17 cases

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:

Wisconsin DHS has begun reporting new county level data updated weekly: Burden (case rate), trajectory (percent case change), trend and activity level for the last two weeks. Here is Kenosha County’s data as of Sept. 23:

The Kenosha County Division of Health announced Kenosha County’s first case of COVID-19 coronavirus on March 16.

Wisconsin DHS is reporting 117,588 positive tests and 1,405,377 negative tests with 1,283 deaths statewide as of Monday.

In Lake County, Ill., where many people from Kenosha County work, there are 16,960 positives as of Monday, the Lake County Health Department reports.

Note: We had been posting Kenosha County recovery data as presented by the county. That data has not been updated since Aug. 12, We will resume publishing this data if it is updated again. — DH

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Trevor-Wilmot School 7th & 8th graders to move to learning from home after positive COVID-19 test result

Sep 28th, 2020

by Darren Hillock.

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Trevor-Wilmot School 7th and 8th grade students and homeroom teachers will be moved to at home learning after a school staff member tested positive for COVID-19, the school announced Monday on social media.

Students in grades K4-6th grade who have siblings in those grades do not have to quarantine at this time and should still report to school.

All students and staff are expected to return to in-person learning at the school on Thursday, Oct.8.

Following is the school’s full statement:

Today we received notification from the Kenosha County Health Department that a staff member received a COVID-19 test with a result of Abnormal/Positive. Because of those results, we are taking the following steps to ensure that all students and staff are following recommendations from the Kenosha Health Department to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. We appreciate their partnership as we continue to work through this pandemic together. We are sharing the following information with all of our families so that we can keep everyone informed. We have planned for cases of COVID in our building and appreciate everyone’s patience and flexibility as we implement our Learning from Home plans.

All 7th grade students and homeroom teachers are being moved to Learning at Home and asked to Self-Quarantine effective September 29, 2020.

Self-Quarantine means that:

Your child must stay out of the public and stay home
Your child must not attend social gatherings or sports events, including both indoor and outdoor activities
Do not use public transportation, ride-sharing, or taxis
Do not travel, even within the local community
Advise your child to wash their hands often and practice good hygiene
Postpone all non-essential medical appointments until your child is out of quarantine. Notify your child’s healthcare provider of your child’s exposure to COVID-19 to determine how the healthcare provider would like to proceed
Your child should minimize contact with others in the home and, when possible, stay in his/her own room and use his/her own bathroom.
Your child should not share personal household items such as dishes, towels, and bedding.

All 8th grade students will be moving to Learning at Home, due to the 8th grade homeroom teachers being asked to Self-Quarantine as they routinely collaborate with 7th grade homeroom teachers. This has created a staffing shortage for our school. All students and staff will be returning to our building on Thursday, October 8, 2020. Students in grades K4-6th grade who have siblings in those grades do not have to quarantine at this time and should still report to school.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this situation, please do not hesitate to contact me or the Kenosha County Health Department at any time. We continue to appreciate your cooperation as the success of this school year depends on all of us working together to ensure everyone’s safety.

Michelle Garven, Ph.D.
District Administrator

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Units responding for fire in Paris

Sep 28th, 2020

by Darren Hillock.

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At about 1:48 p.m., Paris Fire and Rescue, Bristol Fire and Rescue, Somers Fire and Rescue and Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a fire in the 20200 block of 45th Street in Paris.

Per dispatch: Fire started in wiring for septic system. Fire is about 10 feet from a house.

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Units responding to Randall School for medical call

Sep 28th, 2020

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At about 10:18 a.m., Twin Lakes Rescue units are responding to Randall School for a medical call.

Per dispatch: Patient has an ankle injury.

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2020 Salem Lakes Cleanup coverage (PHOTOS)

Sep 27th, 2020

by Earlene Frederick.

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Crews were out picking up trash Saturday for the 8^th Annual Salem Lakes Cleanup. About 37 volunteers traveled the roads around Salem Lakes, including Fox River Road, 83, SA, AH, and B. The cleanup usually happens in the Spring, but was delayed because of Covid-19. The influence of the pandemic was evident in the trash, since masks were part of the roadside debris some crews were picking up.

The event stars at Fox River Park for donuts and coffee. Crews receive their assignments. Trash bags, gloves, and vests are provided.

Allen Dunski has organized these events. He collects donations of garbage bags, gloves, vests, or anything they can use for it. There were also prizes. Jennifer Stephens won the women’s gift basket. Don Todd won the men’s gift basket. Kaylee Stoll won the children’s gift basket.

Because of the pandemic situation, the post clean-up cookout was cancelled this year.

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A word from our sponsors: Sept. 27, 2020 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons

Sep 27th, 2020

by Darren Hillock.

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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 (click the links below for more information):

543 Oakwood Trl, Twin Lakes

7955 Williamsburg Ct 101, Bristol

23617 61st St, Salem

9032 236th Ave, Salem

9121 256th Ave, Salem

21715 31st St, Bristol

20515 75th St, Bristol

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Units responding to gas odor in Cross Lake

Sep 26th, 2020

by Darren Hillock.

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At about 8:17 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding for a report of natural gas odor in the 23500 block of 127th Place in Cross Lake.

UPDATE 8:23 p.m. — Utility company crew responding to the scene.

UPDATE 8:35 p.m. — Deputy being dispatched to area.

UPDATE 8:39 p.m. — Smell source located as a business on Highway 83.

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Deaths Sept. 26, 2020: Michelle J. McCoy, Estella Yvonne Kaelber

Sep 26th, 2020

by Darren Hillock.

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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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Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association 2020 Harvest Fest coverage (PHOTOS)

Sep 26th, 2020

by Darren Hillock.

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The Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association hosted Harvest Fest downtown in Twin Lakes Saturday afternoon.

The event featured business booths, food trucks, beer tent, hayrides, childrens games and hammerschlagen, stein holding and yodeling contests.

Admission to the event was free.

Here are some more photos from the event:

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Units responding for crash in Randall

Sep 26th, 2020

by Darren Hillock.

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At about 7:06 p.m., Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue units are responding to a crash in the 8900 368th Avenue in Randall.

UPDATE 7:12 p.m. — Per dispatch: Single vehicle off the road.

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A word from our sponsors: Sept. 26, 2020 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons

Sep 26th, 2020

by Darren Hillock.

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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 (click the links below for more information):

7955 Williamsburg Ct 101, Bristol

9121 256th Ave, Salem

9016 257th Ave, Salem

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Units responding for crash in Bristol

Sep 25th, 2020

by Darren Hillock.

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At about 9:43 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding to a report of a crash in the 18300 block of 116th Street in Bristol.

Per dispatch — Caller reports a rolled over truck in their front yard. Driver may have left the scene on foot.

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Twin Lakes Fire Dept. to get new breathing & heart equipment

Sep 25th, 2020

by Darren Hillock.

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The Twin Lakes Fire Department will be receiving new self-contained breathing apparatus and heart monitors after action by the Twin Lakes Village Board Monday.

The new purchase will replace equipment that in some cases is as old as 20 years, said TLFD Chief Stan Clause Jr. at Monday’s regular Village Board meeting.

The equipment will cost a total of $176,400. Clause explained the fire department will be using a $75,000 donation made in honor of John Kjallander toward the purchase and the department also has obtained a trade-in of $30,000 for two heart monitors. That leaves $71,000 to come from village funds.

“Basically we’re going to match what you’re contributing,” village President Howard Skinner said to Clause.

The Village Board approved the purchase unanimously with Trustees Aron Karow and Sharon Bower absent.

The village will actually have to front $101,000 for the purchase until the trade-in money is received by the TLFD, which will turnover the funds to the village.

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Units responding for water leak in Bristol

Sep 25th, 2020

by Darren Hillock.

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At about 8:13 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding for a report of a water main break at 198th Avenue and 84th Street in Bristol.

Per dispatch: This was originally reported as a gas line break.

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Kenosha County COVID-19 update Sept. 25, 2020: 3,429 positives

Sep 25th, 2020

by Darren Hillock.

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Note: Our interactive charts are back. Hover over a data point to see details. Click on “A Flourish Chart” to see a larger version. — DH

The Kenosha County Division of Health is reporting 3,429 total positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Friday. That’s 42 more than Thursday. There have been 65 COVID-19 deaths in Kenosha County. The Wisconsin Division of Health Services is reporting 37,356 negative test results, a positive rate of 2,038/100,000 people and a 1.9 percent case fatality rate in Kenosha County as of Friday.

Kenosha County Division of Health is reporting the following total positive COVID-19 test results for Western Kenosha County as of Friday:

Bristol — 68 cases (2 more than Thursday)
Paddock Lake — 50 cases
Salem Lakes — 167 cases (1 more than Thursday)
Randall — 42 cases (3 more than Thursday)
Twin Lakes — 68 cases (3 more than Thursday)
Wheatland — 47 cases (1 more than Thursday)
Paris — 21 cases (1 more than Thursday)
Brighton — 17 cases

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:

Wisconsin DHS has begun reporting new county level data updated weekly: Burden (case rate), trajectory (percent case change), trend and activity level for the last two weeks. Here is Kenosha County’s data as of Sept. 23:

The Kenosha County Division of Health announced Kenosha County’s first case of COVID-19 coronavirus on March 16.

Wisconsin DHS is reporting 110,828 positive tests and 1,383,645 negative tests with 1,274 deaths statewide as of Friday.

In Lake County, Ill., where many people from Kenosha County work, there are 16,683 positives as of Friday, the Lake County Health Department reports.

Note: We had been posting Kenosha County recovery data as presented by the county. That data has not been updated since Aug. 12, We will resume publishing this data if it is updated again. — DH

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Powerful Tools for Caregivers registration underway

Sep 25th, 2020

by Darren Hillock.

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The Kenosha County Aging & Disability Resource Center is again offering Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a free, 6-week educational series designed by Stanford University to give you tools to take care of yourself while caring for a loved one.

Caregivers are currently spending much of their time at home with their loved ones or are unable to visit their loved ones who are quarantined in care facilities and may be feeling a greater amount of stress.

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.

A new session of this free class will be offered online beginning Wednesday, Oct. 14. Classes will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. each Wednesday through Nov. 18.

To participate, caregivers must have access to a computer, iPad or other tablet and have internet access. They will receive a brief phone call from the program leader prior to the first session on how to use the online meeting program (Zoom) that will be used. Minimal computer skills are necessary.

Registration is required by Friday, Oct. 9. For more information or to register, contact the Aging & Disability Resource Center at 262-605-6646, or register online at adrc.kenoshacounty.org; look for the red registration button.

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Deaths Sept. 25, 2020: Nicholas Allen

Sep 25th, 2020

by Darren Hillock.

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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 COVID-19 update Sept. 24, 2020: 3,387 positives

Sep 24th, 2020

by Darren Hillock.

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Note: Our interactive charts are back. Hover over a data point to see details. Click on “A Flourish Chart” to see a larger version. — DH

The Kenosha County Division of Health is reporting 3,387 total positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Thursday. That’s 50 more than Wednesday. There have been 65 COVID-19 deaths in Kenosha County. The Wisconsin Division of Health Services is reporting 36,909 negative test results, a positive rate of 2,013/100,000 people and a 1.9 percent case fatality rate in Kenosha County as of Thursday.

Kenosha County Division of Health is reporting the following total positive COVID-19 test results for Western Kenosha County as of Thursday:

Bristol — 66 cases
Paddock Lake — 50 cases (3 more than Wednesday)
Salem Lakes — 166 cases (3 more than Wednesday)
Randall — 39 cases
Twin Lakes — 65 cases
Wheatland — 46 cases (1 more than Wednesday)
Paris — 20 cases (1 more than Wednesday)
Brighton — 17 cases (3 more than 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:

Wisconsin DHS has begun reporting new county level data updated weekly: Burden (case rate), trajectory (percent case change), trend and activity level for the last two weeks. Here is Kenosha County’s data as of Sept. 16:

The Kenosha County Division of Health announced Kenosha County’s first case of COVID-19 coronavirus on March 16.

Wisconsin DHS is reporting 108,324 positive tests and 1,371,070 negative tests with 1,265 deaths statewide as of Thursday.

In Lake County, Ill., where many people from Kenosha County work, there are 16,640 positives as of Thursday, the Lake County Health Department reports.

Note: We had been posting Kenosha County recovery data as presented by the county. That data has not been updated since Aug. 12, We will resume publishing this data if it is updated again. — DH

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A word from our sponsors: Twin Lakes Chamber & Business Assoc. 2020 Harvest Fest is Sept. 26 with hayrides added

Sep 24th, 2020

by Darren Hillock.

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Hayrides have been added to the list of activities at Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association’s Harvest Fest this Saturday in downtown Twin Lakes.

Hayrides will be free due to sponsorship from St. Alphonsus and St. John the Evangelist Catholic churches, Health Markets-Tim Hodgman, MM&E BBQ, Clyde Brothers Construction & Home Improvements and Richardson Farms.

Admission to Harvest Fest is free. Activities will take place downtown adjacent to the chamber office. Hours are 1 to 6 p.m.

Here is a schedule of events:

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Deaths Sept. 24, 2020: Alan Duane Cornue

Sep 24th, 2020

by Darren Hillock.

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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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Posted in: Death Notices, Obituaries.