An almost overwhelming array of activities and talents were on display at “We’re Thrilled About Salem School,” Thursday night. There were educational displays like how the school uses Smartboards in the classroom. There were athletic activities like rock wall climbing and tchoukball. The arts were displayed through projects hung on walls, a Revolutionary War play and musical […]
Posts from ‘February, 2010’
Report of crash at Highways 45 and 50
At 12:18 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a multi-vehicle crash at Highways 45 and 50 in Bristol. The report to dispatch was that a semi tractor-trailer hit a white vehicle in the intersection. UPDATE 12:20 p.m. — Person in vehicle reporting no serious injuries, according […]
Bristol unification referendum hits snag
A Circuit Court judge has rejected the village of Bristol’s bid to have a referendum in April on annexing the entire town based on a error in legal description included in the petition. But the village intends to fix the error and refile the request, said Randy Kerkman, village/town administrator. However, the need to refile means […]
Holocaust survivor speaks to Twin Lakes business group
Paul Argiewicz of Paddock Lake shared his story of surviving the Holocaust as a teenager with the Twin Lakes Chamber and Business Association at the group’s monthly meeting Wednesday. Argiewicz told a compelling story, with many poignant moments and a bit of humor here and there too. Here’s some video of Argiewicz telling how he […]
Lake County to host meeting on watershed that includes Bristol territory
The Lake County, IL Stormwater Management Commission will be hosting a North Mill Creek/Dutch Gap Canal watershed management planning kickoff meeting Thurs., Feb. 25 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. and from 6:30 ‒ 8:30 p.m., at the Lake Villa Public Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa, Ill. Bristol is included in the watershed, though most of the designated area is in […]
Salem School to show community they’re thrilled
A showcase of Salem School will take place tonight at the school from 6 to 8 p.m. The event, named “We’re Thrilled About Salem School,” will feature a lineup of activities and performances that promise to be fun and interesting. There’s even a theme: The ’80s. Various activities from band performances, to cup stacking, to rock climbing to ice cream will take […]
Silver Lake discussing street light options
The Silver Lake Village Board is struggling with how to deal with an anticipated shortage in funds to pay for street lighting. Last year, the village budget for power for street lighting came up about $4,500 short, explained Trustee Chris Willkomm. With energy costs not going down, it’s likely the same $25,000 budget will come up short again this year […]
All votes cast in Salem were counted
All votes cast on ballots in Salem — regardless of whether they were made on incorrect ballots — were counted in the town supervisor primary Tuesday, town and state election officials report. The issue arose yesterday when it was discovered that ballot instructions telling voters to vote for as many as four candidates in the […]
Crash with injuries at Highways W and F
At 1:21 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue and Silver Lake Rescue are responding to a report of a crash with injuries at Highways W and F in Salem. There wires down at the scene, according to scanner transmissions. UPDATE 1:23 p.m. — Personnel on scene reports one car off the road and against a tree. No one trapped in […]
Weight-loss program will support The Sharing Center
Scully’s Silver Lake Grill has launched a healthy 12-week weight loss program in tandem with a fundraiser for the Sharing Center. It’s as easy as ABC: All you need to get started is a $30 fee. Be at the weekly meetings at Scully’s Grill, 107 S. Cogswell Drive, Silver Lake, Mondays at 7 p.m. Collect […]
Salem town supervisor results
Preliminary results from the Salem town supervisor primary show Eileen DelMonico and Peter DeRidder being eliminated from the April ballot. Two people from the field of six were to be trimmed by today’s primary. Counting of results in Salem likely has been complicated by ballot problems discovered today, in which some voters were instructed to […]
Randall School primary results
Preliminary vote totals in the Randall School Board primary show Linda Smith being eliminated from the field that will compete for two seats this April. Receiving the most votes was James O’Connell with 140. Incumbent William Jones received 85 votes. Janice Brockway received 68 votes. Shari Kuwik received 54 votes. Smith received 36 votes. The […]
Paddock Lake trustee field set
Glenda Morey was the candidate eliminated from the Paddock Lake village trustee race in Tuesday’s primary. Incumbent Trustee Karen Harris received the most votes — 100. Barb Brenner and Howard Schlicting both received 78 votes. Matt Nolan received 66 votes. Incumbent Joseph Riesselmann received 52 votes. Patricia Warner received 38 votes, three more than Morey. […]
Salaries restored for Central High School Board
Salaries for the Central High School Board were restored by a 2 to 1 margin at a special meeting of the electors Tuesday night. The special meeting was the result of a petition that was submitted by the resident Mike Cassity last month. A motion to restore the salaries to the levels they were before […]
Salem adjusting ballots due to error
An error in how ballots were printed is causing Salem to hand correct voting instructions on ballots for the primary election today. Ballots printed for today’s election for town supervisor instructed voters to vote for four individuals out of a field of six candidates. However, voters should have been instructed to vote for only two candidates. […]
Paddock Lake to host Family Movie Night
Paddock Lake will host a free movie night on Friday, Feb. 19 at 5 p.m. The feature will be Disney’s Snow Buddies at 5 p.m. This event is free with free popcorn and drinks. Those attending are asked to bring non-perishable food items to help The Sharing Center. Call Trustee Karen Harris at 843-2713 with […]
Kenosha County 4-H hosts first Pinewood Derby
Kenosha County 4-H hosted its first Pinewood Derby Monday night. Participants and spectators filled the hearing room at the County Center in Bristol. Participants were broken into several classes by school grade. There also was a division for adults. Over 140 cars went out, John de Montmollin, youth and family educator with the county UW-Extension, […]
Pinewood derby coverage coming
We were at Kenosha County 4-H’s first ever pinewood derby race Monday night at the Kenosha County Center. We will have some video and photos and maybe the results a little later today. Check back. Our coverage posted now. Click here. ShareTweet0 Shares
High temps in the 30s forecast
A promising trend for those who want to see the weather get warmer is being forecast by the National Weather service for this week. Highs in the 30s all week. ShareTweet0 Shares
Primaries Tuesday in Paddock Lake, Salem and Randall School District
There will be non-partisan primary elections Tuesday in Paddock Lake, Salem and the Randall School District, which includes portions of Randall and Twin Lakes. Polls will be open where necessary from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Those who survive Tuesday will face off again in April. If you’d like to catch up on the stances of […]
Next dog parks meeting Wednesday
The next meeting for people interested in raising money and helping to plan for the Kenosha County Dog Parks is 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 17 in Meeting Rooms A and B at the Kenosha County Center, 19600 75th St., Bristol. County Board Supervisor Mark Modory, District 10, and Cathy Zamazal, Twin Lakes, are co-chairing […]
Brighton School schedules kindergarten registration
Brighton Elementary School has scheduled kindergarten screening for Tuesday, March 9, for children who will be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1. Registration for kindergarten screening will be March 1-5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at which time appointments will be set for the screening. Parents are to bring in their child’s birth […]
Units responding to report of chimney fire
At 10:15 p.m., units from Twin Lakes, Wheatland and Randall fire and rescue departments are responding to a report of a chimney fire in the 7900 block of 352nd Avenue (Highway KD), Wheatland. UPDATE at 10:19 p.m. — Fire appears to be confined to the chimney, but adjacent walls getting hot, according to scanner. Everyone […]
Units responding to car vs. pedestrian accident
At 9:51 p.m., Twin Lakes rescue is responding to a report of a car versus pedestrian accident at Burden and Toms in Twin Lakes. UPDATE at 9:56 — Police say victim believes vehicle that struck them was a dark colored full-sized pick-up truck that left the scene. UPDATE 2/15 — Twin Lakes police reports indicate […]
Salem Fire/Rescue responding to report of stove fire
At 6:33 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue is responding to a report to a fire in a oven in a home in the 6400 block of 241st Avenue, Paddock Lake. UPDATE 6:38 p.m. — Personnel at scene reports that the fire has been put out, perhaps by the homeowner. Additional units responding at non-emergency speed. View Larger […]
4-H Fishing Project to host raffle, spaghetti dinner
The Kenosha County 4-H Fishing Project will be hosting its annual raffle with the addition of a spaghetti dinner on Feb. 27 at the Conservation Club of Kenosha County, 21001 85th St., Bristol. The dinner will take place between 3 and 6 p.m. Tickets are $4 for adults, $3 for kids 5 to 12 and free for those under 5. The dinner […]
Twin Lakes Chamber expo has new name, new location, new workshops
The annual business expo hosted by the Twin Lakes Area Chamber and Business Association has a new name, a new location and new mini workshops this year. The Lakes Area Business Expo will be held on Saturday, March 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wilmot High School, 11112 308th Ave., Wilmot. Admission is $2 […]
Wheatland Center School to host auction, spaghetti dinner, learning fair
The Wheatland Center School PTO will host its 23rd Annual Spaghetti Dinner & Auction Saturday, March 13, from 3:30 to 7 p.m. at the school, 6606 368th Ave. The event is free to the public with the exception of dinner. Advance tickets for dinner are $7 adult, $4 senior, $4 child. Family ticket for $20 includes two […]
Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue units responding as mutual aid to plane crash report
At 8:08 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue units are responding as mutual aid to Walworth County to Highway U and East Side Road in Bloomfield for the report of a plane crash. UPDATE — Pilot made an emergency landing when the engine of their single-engine plane failed. No major injury for pilot; plane sustained […]
Randall still debating building inspector contract
Randall will go a little longer before approving an agreement with its independent contractor building inspector. Approving a new contract with inspector David Sturdevant was tabled again Thursday, as it has been at several recent Town Board meetings. This time, the hang up was the percentage of inspection fees paid to the town that Sturdevant receives for […]
