The latest clash between Central and Wilmot came on the baseball diamond at Wilmot Friday evening. Wilmot won 5 to 4. Photographer Dave Thoss was on the scene and shared these photos of the action: ShareTweet0 Shares
Posts from ‘April, 2009’
Wilmot takes county academic skills title
Wilmot High School students struck a big blow for the home territory in the west-east of the I rivalry earlier this week by winning the 2009 Kenosha Academic Skills Challenge championship. The eight-member Wilmot team prevailed in a field of 15 teams from nine Kenosha County high schools. The culmination of the month-long competition was […]
French families, friendliness, food impress Central students
Members of the International Club at Central High School back from a trip to France over spring break are full of memories of interacting with a different culture. The students left Paddock Lake April 7 and returned April 17. In between they spent five days in Aix-en-Provence in the south of France staying with local families. Then the group […]
Does it feel like 83 degrees yet?
The forecast stills calls for it to be warm today — 83 says the National Weather Service. Breezy too, “with a south wind between 10 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.” Then starting tonight and through Monday, there’s a pretty decent chance of rain and thunderstorms. Enjoy it while you can! […]
Randall revising lake use ordinances sans panel
View Larger Map Randall is working on bringing its lake use ordinances into line with state laws. But that process including a special committee to oversee the process doesn’t seem likely after Thursday’s Town Board meeting. The town has been working on aligning its ordinances with state regulations for lake use, explained town Chairman Bob […]
Fireworks sale request advances in TL, but not final
The Twin Lakes Plan Commission Wednesday night recommended granting a request made by Black Bull Fireworks for retail fireworks sales from a tent. The company did sell fireworks in the village last year. At Monday’s Village Board meeting, Trustee Tom Connolly, who works as a fire prevention inspector in Schaumburg, said he would like to see all […]
Salem School Board freezes administrative pay
An administration team request that their salaries be frozen for the 2009-10 school year was enacted by the Salem School Board Tuesday night. The motion passed 5-0. The fiscal year for all schools begins July. No adjustments with salary for administrative personnel will be made at this time, explained district administrator David Milz. ShareTweet0 Shares
Montgomery Lake response called off
Emergency vehicles and a helicopter were dispatched to Montgomery Lake within the last hour. Scanner transmissions suggest that the owner of a loose boat was located and there was no need for further searching. About 12:15 p.m. vehicles were returning. We’ll give the fire department a call and post some more info as it becomes […]
Golf outing to benefit Bristol family
A golf outing to benefit the Edwards family of Bristol — who have been struggling with multiple health problems and the economy — is coming up next weekend. Angie Edwards has been battling cancer. In the midst of that challenge, Rich Edwards recently had a heart attack. The outing will be at Bristol Oaks Country […]
Paddock Lake to mark Arbor Day Saturday
Paddock Lake will be celebrating Arbor Day with a ceremony Saturday morning. The ceremony and tree planting is part of the village maintaining its Tree City USA status. Tree City USA, according to the National Arbor Day Foundation is a “program, sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service and the […]
Key to parties and teens? Raise responsible, busy kids, experts say
The advice from a panel of law enforcement officers, school officials, a circuit court judge and some teens about how to keep youngsters out of trouble with drugs and alcohol at parties came down to one idea. Raise kids that are responsible and busy with constructive activities. The program, titled “Parents, Parties and the Law: […]
Ryan: Both parties messed up
U.S. Rep Paul Ryan, (west of the I’s congressman) speaking on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives today, said Democrats and Republicans bear some responsibility for the current economic mess. But now, the Janesville Republican added, the Dems are farther off base and touted his alternative budget. In his own words: ShareTweet0 Shares
New banner image added: Wilmot sunrise
We’ve added a new photo to our rotating banner. It was submitted by Jon Lorek, the Wilmot terminal manager at Dousman Transport Company. Though we had to crop it down quite a bit to fit the banner it still looks nice, but I thought you might want to see what it looks like in its […]
Windshield Watch: mushy wet frost
By the time I saw it at about 6 a.m., the frost on the official Windshield Watch windshield at westofthei.com HQ was sort of a wet mushy frost. Probably could be knocked off with a good squirt of windshield washer fluid. The National Weather Service forecast calls for today to be “mostly sunny, with a high near […]
Friday is bingo night in Paddock Lake
Adults and children are welcome at Paddock Lake’s bingo night, Friday at Village Hall. Featured will be bingo, food, fun and prizes, said event organizer Trustee Karen Harris. This time, the event also will include collections for two causes: Pet food for Safe Harbor Humane Society. Black or white boot-cut socks for soldiers in Afghanistan. […]
Salem School community to host food drive — and more
The Sharing Center will be benefiting from the “Fill the Truck” community food drive this Saturday in Paddock Lake. People from the Salem School community will be collecting food donations from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday at the Lakeside SuperValu parking lot in Village Plaza, Highways 50 and 83/75. Organizers have also planned other activities: […]
Paris School Board approves another referendum
Paris School District voters will get another chance to vote on a referendum that board members and the administration believe could hold off dissolution of the district. The board Tuesday night passed a resolution for a non-recurring referendum authorizing the district to levy funds above the state mandated amount for three years in an amount needed to balance […]
Central to host program on kids and parties
As a parent, is it a good idea to host a teen party with drinking so you can supervise? If you’re considering doing so you might want to attend a program at Central High School in Paddock Lake Wednesday night. Titled “Parents, Parties and the Law: Our Children, Our Responsibility” the program will run from 6:30 to […]
CHS Class of 1989 seeks classmates
Has it been 20 years already? That’s what the Central High School Class of 1989 is likely asking themselves this year. Well it has been and the class reunion plans are well underway. The reunion will be at 7 p.m., Oct. 10, at Veterans Terrace in Burlington. The reunion organizers are trying to locate classmates. They […]
Gypsy moth spraying for Twin Lakes approved
Aerial spraying for gypsy moths in a neighborhood on the southeast side of Twin Lakes was approved by the Village Board Monday night. Residents in the effected area will be billed about $20.50 per parcel. The target area is west of East Lake Shore Drive from south of Van Woods to approximately Grandview Lane. Trustees […]
Twin Lakes trustee proposes fireworks sales ban
A Twin Lakes village trustee who works as a fire inspector and has 40 years of experience in various forms of fire service said Monday he would like to see the village ban all fireworks sales within its borders. “I would like to see us redo our village regulations … regarding the sale of fireworks,” said […]
Motorcycle crash victim identified
View Larger Map The motocyclist in the fatal crash in Wheatland early Sunday morning has been identifed as Mark A. Miller, 42, of Lake Bluff, Ill. Miller was not wearing a helmet and alcohol was a factor in the crash, said Sgt. Gil Benn, Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department spokesman. Police said they believe Miller was northbound […]
UPDATE: Traffic blocked on Highway C
Scanner chatter suggests traffic is being diverted from Highway C in the area of the Cowmark Cafe, Wilmot. Apparently there was a crash. This isn’t far from the Dousman Transport bus depot and it’s just about time for schools to begin letting out, so that might cause some logistical challenges. We’ll let you know if […]
Tuesday forecast includes snow!
The word “snow” has crept back into the forecast. Fortunately, no significant accumulation is expected and temperatures will be back over where snow is a possibility by Wednesday. Here are the details from the National Weather Service: Today: Periods of rain, mainly before 1 p.m. High near 47. North wind around 15 mph. Chance of […]
NSA kicks off softball season with tourney at Lumpy’s
The NSA kicked off its softball season Saturday with a Cash World Series Qualifier for the Class D and E teams at Lumpy’s Sports Bar in Salem. The brackets were set so that D teams played D teams and E teams played E teams as long as possible. The result was that B&M Fencing/Lumpy’s Sports […]
Church rummage sale this Friday, Saturday
Looking for some spring bargains? You might want to check out the Christ Lutheran Church Rummage Sale. Hours for the sale will be 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, April 24 and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 25. Christ Lutheran Church is located at 24929 75th St. Maybe you have parked in their […]
Group to offer no drug, no alcohol post prom party
A local group is offering a post prom party timed to coordinate with the Central High School prom this coming weekend. The event will be hosted by Youth for Christ and held at the Youth Center at First Assembly of God Church, 10700 75th St., just east of Interstate 94. It will include a live performance by the […]
Motorcyclist dies in crash in Wheatland
View Larger Map A motorcyclist was killed in a crash early this morning in Wheatland. The name of the driver was not released pending notification of family members, the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department said. At about 3:30 a.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the crash scene at county Highways KD and JB. The sole rider of […]
Bristol to host bike rodeo, safety day
Next weekend, Bristol residents will have a chance to refine their cycling safety knowledge and maybe make their bike easier to recover if it ever goes missing. The Bristol Department of Public Safety will host its first annual bike rode and safety day April 25. The event is being sponsored by the town Department of Public […]
Golf outing for Make-A-Wish seeks sponsors
The Seventh Annual No Joke at Brighton Dale Charity Golf Outing, which benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin and Westosha Kiwanis, is looking for sponsors. Support from donating raffle prizes to monetary donations are sought. Nearly $35,000 has been raised through this event over the last six years. This year, organizers have a fundraising goal […]
