Posts from ‘May, 2012’

Celebration honoring longtime firefighter/EMT Thomas Flowers is Saturday

A retirement celebration for Thomas Flowers, a longtime Salem firefighter/EMT, will be held on Saturday, May 19, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Twin Oaks Country Inn, 30807 114 th Street, Wilmot. Flowers retirement comes after forty-one years serving the Salem community in emergency services. The Salem Town Board passed a resolution honoring Flowers at […]

Units responding for burning in Silver Lake

At about 11:18 a.m., Silver Lake Fire Department and village police are responding for a report of a possible burning violation in the 400 block of Cogswell Drive, Silver Lake. UPDATE 11:17 a.m. — Burning was being done by a resident in a burn barrel in back yard, fire personnel at he scene reports to […]

Storm water projects advance in Salem

The Salem Town Board on Monday approved final engineering and bidding for three storm water projects. Bradly Zautcke, the storm water utility district administrator, recommended replacing culverts on 256th Avenue south of 93rd Street, on 264th Avenue south of 106th Street and an expansion of Jason’s Pond, located in a triangle between the Canadian National Railroad tracks, […]

Temp in mid 80s today with chance of rain

It’s going to be warm today, the National Weather Service says, with a high of 85 degrees forecast. But it also may be wet, with a 30 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Tomorrow looks to be much cooler, with a high of 66 forecast. ShareTweet0 Shares

Eagle Scout project to improve accessibility at park

An Eagle Scout project will improve accessibility for people with disabilities at a Salem park, the Town Board learned Monday night. Scout Andrew Lamar is planning to build a wheelchair ramp for the school house building at Miller Park in Trevor along with installing accessible picnic tables at the park. Lamar also is planning to […]

Units responding for report of fire in Paris

At about 2:20 p.m., Paris Fire Department and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a fire in the 19300 block of 38th Street, Paris. Dispatch says the fire is in a piece of farm machinery. It is about 30 feet from the nearest building. ShareTweet0 Shares

Twin Lakes-Randall Summer Recreation sign-up is May 30

Sign up for the 2012 Twin Lakes-Randall Summer Recreation Program will be Wed. May 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Lakewood Grade School, Twin Lakes, in the gym. This year, 72 classes are being offered. The program will run from July 9  to  Aug. 2, Monday through Thursday. The program is open to all […]

Wilmot Auto Service accepting entries for car giveaway

Wilmot Auto Service is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH Dwayne and Cindy Garwood, owners of Wilmot Auto Service, are part of a nationwide car giveaway and they’re looking for deserving people in the community for this opportunity. To nominate someone that you feel is deserving of receiving a car, send a full detailed letter about […]

Units responding to crash at Highways 50 and W (north)

At 8:44 p.m., Town of Wheatland Fire and Rescue and Silver Lake Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash at Highway 50 and Highway W (north), Wheatland. Dispatch reports that there are injuries. UPDATE 9:19 p.m. — Tow truck being dispatched to the scene. One ambulance heading to a […]

Randall to purchase dive team trailer

The Randall Town Board approved Thursday the purchased of a trailer for use with the Randall Fire Department’s dive team unit. But the it might be a while before the trailer is seen on the roads because the department does not have an appropriate vehicle to tow it. Town Chairman Bob Stoll said the trailer had in […]

Friends of the Community Library Book Sale May 19 and 20

The next Friends of the Community Library book sale will be held at the Community Library in Twin Lakes, 110 S. Lake Ave. on Saturday, May 19 and Sunday, May 20. Saturday hours will be Friends Members only from 10 a.m. to noon, open to the public  noon to 4 p.m. Sunday hours will be […]

Blast reported along Highway 45

At about 9:05 p.m., a sheriff’s deputy is investigating a report of a flash and a loud noise. The caller making the report was in the area of Highway 45 in southern Bristol, dispatch reported. ShareTweet0 Shares

Community Library to host courses on MS Office programs

The Community Library has scheduled several courses designed to help people learn common Microsoft Office applications: In Introduction to Word participants will learn how to format and edit text using Microsoft Word. All courses below are at the Salem library location, 24615 89th St.: Saturday, May 26,  at 1:30pm—3:00pm Registration required. Registration opens May 12, […]

IRA Outlaw Sprints featured at Wilmot Raceway today

Note: Wilmot Raceway is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH The Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprints will make their first appearance of the season at Wilmot Raceway today. The show will also feature Hoosier Tire Modifieds, Fec’s Place / Outlaw Race Parts Mini Sprints, Massive Speed Pro 4’s and Hawg Heaven Bandit 4’s. Additional appearances […]

Randall to have clean-up day June 2

Randall will have a clean-up day this year where town residents can get rid of stuff that they can’t throw away in the usual curbside collection. The clean-up day will be June 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Town Hall parking lot. The Town Board had considered having the clean-up day at […]

New automated service notifies registered crime victims when offenders are released from jail

Kenosha County residents will now have quick access to custody information on offenders in the county jail. This week, Sheriff David Beth activated the WI-VINE service, an automated service that notifies registered crime victims when offenders are released from jail. It also provides around-the-clock access to offender information either by telephone or use of the […]

Launch for Lake Benedict being explored

View Larger Map Establishing a boat launch on Lake Benedict in Randall is being explored, the Town Board heard Thursday. The town received a report from representatives of the Benedict/Tombeau Lake Management District on what that group has done on the  issue so far. In recent years, an arrangement has been in place with the […]

Trevor-Wilmot School holds first annual art showcase

Trevor-Wilmot School hosted its first annual art showcase “Night with the Arts” Tuesday evening. The walls in the halls of the entire school were turned into a showcase of multiple examples of art, which all were juried by a panel of judges. Bill Wald explained that the school will still participate in the Kenosha County Fair “but having […]

Benefit in honor of George Schroeder is May 12

A benefit in honor of George Schroeder will be hosted by Powers Lake Sportsman Club Saturday May 12 noon to 6 p.m. George died away April 2, 2012. He was an avid sportsman and member of the Powers Lake Sportsman’s Club, the Silver Lake Sportsman’s Club, Son of the American Legion, Twin Lakes Post #544 and the […]

Kenosha Law Enforcement Memorial Service 2012 coverage

Law enforcement agencies from throughout Kenosha County were represented today in the annual  Kenosha Law Enforcement Memorial Service Wednesday in Kenosha. Rain threatened to move the ceremony indoors but those involved persevered and the light rain stopped soon enough. The service is held each May to honor those in law enforcement who have died while serving […]

Steinbrink running for 61st Assembly seat

State Rep. John Steinbrink has announced his candidacy for the state Assembly seat in the new 61st District. Steinbrink, a Democrat from Pleasant Prairie, has been a state representative since 1997. His current district, the 65th, was redistricted to a city of Kenosha district leaving his residence in the 61st District. The new 61st District […]

Units responding for crash on I-94 off ramp

At 5:48 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue and Paris Fire and Rescue and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash on the off ramp for Highway 50 from I-94. Dispatch reports that a motorcycle and another vehicle are involved. UPDATE 5:52 p.m. — Deputy on scene reports that involved vehicles moved to […]

Pursuit on I-94 ends in Kenosha County

For the second time this week, law enforcement in Kenosha County was involved today in a high-speed pursuit. The chase today originated in Milwaukee County before moving to Racine County and eventually Kenosha County. Sheriff’s Department spokesman Sgt. Bill Beth issued the following statement regarding today’s incident: Today a police pursuit entered Kenosha County on […]

Paddock Lake to host electronic waste recycling May 19

Don’t know what to do with your old computer or rabbit-eared television set? Have you been stockpiling outdated cell phones in your closet? Want to recycle your obsolete gadgets safely and properly? Bring your old electronics to the Village of Paddock Lake’s free e-waste drop-off event on Saturday, May 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 […]

Community Library offering computer course for adults

The Community Library is offering an adult course called Introduction to Computers. Participants will learn how to use a mouse, organize folders, save and retrieve files, and print. Sessions, all at the Salem library location, 24615 89th Street, Salem, are scheduled for: Monday, May 14, 2012  10:00am—11:30am. Registration required. Registration opens April, 20, 2012. Monday, June […]

Twin Lakes Fire Department responding for dumpster fire

At 9:55 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire Department and village police are responding to a report of a dumpster fire. The dumpster is located behind the Community Library on South Lake Avenue. A police officer reports that fire is confined to one dumpster about 25 feet from the building. ShareTweet0 Shares

Michelau signs letter of intent to play volleyball at Erskine

Central High School senior Michael Michelau signed a national letter of intent to play volleyball at Erskine University today. Erskine University is located in Due West, South Carolina. ShareTweet0 Shares

Helicopter spraying field

If you’ve seen a helicopter flying out east of Paddock Lake and wondered what was going on, we have an answer for you. A sheriff’s deputy a little bit ago reported to dispatch that the chopper was spraying a field. So apparently it was not up to no good or in trouble. ShareTweet0 Shares

Community Library coupon workshop

The Community Library will host two Coupon Workshops. Judy Williams, the Racine Coupon Lady, will present her tips and techniques for finding, organizing, and getting the most out of coupons. Sessions are scheduled for: Saturday, May 12, at the Salem library location, 24615 89th St., Salem, from 10:00am—12:00pm. Registration begins April 28, 2012, call 262-843-3348. Saturday, May […]

Salem accepting Youth in Governance program applications

Applications are being taken for the Town of Salem Youth in Governance program. Youth in Governance is a joint effort between the UW-Extension and the county government. The overall goal is to bring the youth voice to community issues and concerns while fostering the development of confident, independent, and motivated youth leaders. For an application or […]

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