Posts from ‘December, 2010’

Units responding to crash at Highways K and B

At 4:10 p.m., sheriff’s deputies are responding to Highways K and B, along the Salem-Brighton border for a report of a crash. Dispatch says no one is reporting any injuries at this point. View Larger Map ShareTweet0 Shares

Workshop will address passing on the family farm

The UW-Extension in Jefferson County will host a workshop in Jefferson on Jan. 20 to explore issues and considerations for farm succession in today’s high stakes climate. The workshop will be at the Jefferson County UW-Extension office, 864 Collins Rd., Jefferson. A generation ago, passing on the family farm was a simple process. Profit margins […]

Committee chairmanships for Kerkman announced

State Rep. Samantha Kerkman has been named chairman of one Assembly committee and co-chairman of another. Speaker-elect Jeff Fitzgerald announced Thursday that Kerkman will be the chairman of the Ways and Means Committee and co-chairman of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee. Said Fitzgerald: “Since she first took office in 2001, Rep. Kerkman has served on […]

Units responding for investigation

At 10:26 p.m., Paris Fire and Rescue units are responding to a  business in the 1800 block of  the West Frontage Road, Paris for an investigation of smoke seen by a passerby. UPDATE 10:32 p.m. — Initial fire responder on scene says smoke is steam and not from a fire. Additional response being called off. ShareTweet0 Shares

Units responding to report of barrel fire

At 10:26 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue is responding to a report of a trash barrel on fire at 85th Street and 226th Avenue. UPDATE 10:30 p.m. — Barrel is at end of driveway with flames showing, dispatch reports. UPDATE 10:43 p.m. — Fire in small plastic garbage can extinguished. Fire units returning to quarters. View Larger […]

Deputies responding to crash on I-94

At 2:52 p.m., sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash on I-94, in the northbound lanes north of Highway 50. Dispatch reports two vehicles are involved, no injuries are being reported and the vehicles are not blocking traffic. ShareTweet0 Shares

Temps could top 50 degrees Friday

The warming today that has melted much of the snow cover hereabouts could get downright balmy for late December on Friday. The National Weather Service is calling for a high of 52 degrees on New Year’s Eve. That much warmth, of course, should finish off the snow. But the temps are not expected to stay warm for long, with the high Saturday […]

Salem School administrator labeled champion liar

This year’s winner of the annual Burlington Liars Club contest is a name familiar to many West of the I families — but we hope it’s for other reasons. David Milz, Salem School district administrator, has been announced as the winner of the annual fibbing for fun competition. Here’s Milz’ tall tale: I almost had a psychic girlfriend but […]

Gossling will not seek re-election as Bristol president

Rich Gossling, Bristol town chairman or village president since 2000, announced he will not seek re-election in April. He made the announcement during the president’s comments section of a Village Board meeting Wednesday night. Gossling cited “family medical reasons” as the reason for his decision. Gossling’s voice wavered with emotion  several times while reading a statement announcing […]

Bristol School and MargaretAnn’s Place collaborate on memorial

Death is a traumatic experience for anyone who has experienced it. Holidays are an especially difficult time when you have lost someone whether it be a sibling, brother, sister, parent, grandparent, or special friend. The first holidays are definitely the most difficult. Mary Gedemer-Jensen, Bristol School’s counselor, realized that this year, in particular, seemed to […]

Units responding to alarm in Bristol

At 8:56 a.m., sheriff’s deputies and Bristol Fire and Rescue is responding to a report of a supervisory alarm at a residence in the 21500 block of 60th Place, Bristol. UPDATE 9 a.m. — Deputy on scene says alarm is false. Alarm company representative is on scene. UPDATE 9:03 a.m. — Fire chief sending other units back […]

Units responding to crash on I-94

At 9:49 p.m., sheriffs deputies and state patrol are responding to a report of a crash on I-94 north of Highway E. Dispatch reports the crash may involve as many as four cars and a semi-tractor trailer. UPDATE 9:50 p.m. — Paris Fire and Rescue responding. Semi-tractor trailer is reported rolled over. Scene is in southbound lanes […]

Units responding to fire in ditch

At 1:08 p.m., Paris Fire and Rescue is responding to a report of a fire in a ditch along Highway 45 in the 3400 block. UPDATE 1:18 p.m. — Personnel at the scene reports that object on fire is a wire. We Energies being called. UPDATE 1:20 p.m. — Deputy at scene reports that a […]

Malfunctioning signals reported at Highways 50 and P

At 10:35 a.m., a deputy on the scene reports that traffic signals at Highway 50 and Highway P in Wheatland are malfunctioning. The lights are only showing green in one direction. All others are red. Deputy says they will begin directing traffic to keep cars moving on Highway 50. Another deputy responding as well. UPDATE 10:40 a.m. […]

Silver Lake to host 12th Night bonfire Jan. 6

Silver Lake village Trustee Ann Augustin reminds people who had a live Christmas tree this year to bring their trees and wreaths to be part of the village’s 12th Night celebration rather than just dragging them to the curb. On Thursday Jan. 6, the village will re-enact the time-honored tradition of 12th Night beginning at 7 p.m. […]

Pringle hosting winter break events

Pringle Nature Center, 9800 160th Ave. (Highway MB), Bristol will be holding a Leave No Child Inside Winter Break Come and Explore Days Tuesday through Friday, Dec.  28to 31, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Instead of staying cooped up inside all Winter Break, come out to Pringle Nature Center to be surprised at […]

Destiny Basketball try-out next week

Try-outs for Destiny Basketball will take place Jan. 9. The program is open to girls from third to eighth grade. Check-in is at 2:30 p.m. at Wilmot High School. Tryouts will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. There is a $20 try-out fee. Complete details are available here. ShareTweet0 Shares

Snow yesterday, rain by end of the week?

We certainly had a white Christmas in western Kenosha County this year, but there’s not really any other chance of snow in this week’s National Weather Service forecast. In fact, with temps rising we could have rain by the end of the week. UPDATE 8:02 p.m. — The National Weather Service has now issued a “hydrological outlook” that warns of the […]

Paris School receives state nomination as Blue Ribbon School

Paris School is among the seven elementary schools and one high school that are Wisconsin’s nominees for the 2011 Blue Ribbon Schools program. Nominations for the national recognition program are based on criteria in two categories: dramatically improving schools and high performing schools. Dramatically improving schools are those that have made adequate yearly progress and have at least […]

Lake effect snow advisory issued

The National Weather Service has issued a lake effect snow advisory for all of Kenosha County until Sunday, noon. ShareTweet0 Shares

Happy Holidays from westofthei.com

We would like to thank all of our loyal readers and advertisers who continue to make westofthei.com possible. We will continue to strive to become more useful to you every day. Sincerely, Darren and Karen Hillock ShareTweet0 Shares

Silver Lake decorations winners announced

The winners of the annual Silver Lake Christmas Decortation Contest were announced recently. Here’s some video of the first second and third place entries: First place, which included a $50 gift card donated by Peoples Bank, went to Robert and Anne Vonderohe of E. Dells Road. Second place, which included a $40 gift certificate from Taste of […]

White Christmas? About 2 inches whiter says NWS

The latest National Weather Service forecast for snow calls for about an inch of accumulation during the day and another inch tonight for the Salem area. My humble observation is that it looks like it’s sticking pretty good to the roads in Paddock Lake. At about 3:50 p.m., there was about .25 inch on the West of the I weather railing. […]

Units responding to rollover crash on Highway 50 near Highway B

At 4:06 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue and Silver Lake Rescue are responding to a report of a rolled over car along Highway 50 near Highway B. Deputy on scene reports that there is a single occupant of the vehicle, who is not trapped. The are reporting a laceration on the chin. ShareTweet0 Shares

Units responding to crash at Highways 45 and Q, Bristol

At 3:55 p.m., sheriff’s deputies were responding to a report of a crash at Highways 45 and Q. Dispatch reports that one person is complaining of a hand injury. View Larger Map ShareTweet0 Shares

Units responding to report of crash at Highways 83 and C

At 3:51 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue from the Salem and Trevor stations as well as sheriff deputies are responding to a report of a two-vehicle crash with injuries at the intersection of Highways 83 and C. Scanner traffic indicates that crash was head-on and involved a truck and an SUV. UPDATE 4:15 p.m. — Deputy being dispatched to […]

Deputy responding to report of crash on Highway 50, Wheatland

At 3:41 p.m., a deputy is responding to a report of a single car in the ditch in the 33700 block of Highway 50, Wheatland. View Larger Map ShareTweet0 Shares

Deputies responding to scene of crash on Highway 50, Salem

At 3:40 p.m., deputies are responding to a report of a crash on Highway 50 near Highway B. Dispatch reports a single car in the ditch. View Larger Map ShareTweet0 Shares

The Sharing Center to receive $5,000 from The Nielsen Company thanks to Salem resident

The Sharing Center, a Western Kenosha County based relief agency has received a Christmas gift of $5,000 thanks to the thoughtfulness of a Salem resident. Karen Mahoney’s family tracks their purchases for The Neilsen Company, to be used as part of consumer behavior databases. Last month, Neilsen sent Mahoney an email inviting her to submit a paragraph about a charitable organization. […]

Salem approves formulating two policies in Christmas Eve meeting

The Salem Town Board approved creating policies to govern where town supervisors, individuals and groups can engage the public at Town Hall and for allowing supervisors to add items to a meeting agenda at a special meeting at 8 a.m. this morning. Supervisor Dennis Faber, with the support of Supervisor Joseph Meier, called the meeting. State statutes […]

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