Posts from ‘June, 2012’

Twin Lakes Libertyfest 2012 coverage

Twin Lakes Libertyfest is taking place this weekend at Lance Park in Twin Lakes. Last night the festival got under  way with music, food, a movie in the park and an evening Aquanuts show. Saturday’s activities got started with the annual grand parade. Here’s some video of the parade followed by some photos (click continue reading link): […]

Units responding to report of burning violation

At 3:39 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the 12200 block of Rock Lake Road, Trevor. Caller reports that someone is burning brush in a yard. Salem is under a burning ban due to dry conditions. ShareTweet0 Shares

Units responding for report of brush fire in Silver Lake

At 2:25 p.m., Silver Lake Fire Department units are responding to a report of a burning violation in the 500 block of N. Cogswell Drive, Silver Lake. Dispatch says caller reports  brush fire in a backyard. Silver Lake is under an open burning ban due to dry conditions. UPDATE 2:40 p.m. — Fire extinguished, police officer reports […]

Happening now: Get a Grumpy Gary brat at Lakeside Sentry

Note: Lakeside Sentry is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH As a special treat this week be sure to stop by Lakeside Sentry on Saturday, June 30. You can purchase a freshly grilled Grumpy Gary brat prepared by Chef Mickey and served by Marv along with a soda and chips for $3 from 11 a.m. to […]

A word from our sponsors: Rustic Dairyland Antique Mall sponsoring flea market Sunday

Note: Rustic Dairyland Antique Mall is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH It’s outdoor flea market season again at Rustic Dairyland Antique Mall. The next flea market will be Sunday, July 1. Hours will be 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rustic Dairyland Antique Mall is located at 12009 53rd Place (Interstate 94 and Highway 158), Paris. Rustic […]

Ella Harper-Schiehl returns from Young Leadership Conference

  Ella Harper-Schiehl is a leader and inside a week, she studied leadership, saw the sights in Washington, D.C and made many new friends. Ella, who will be entering sixth grade in the fall at Riverview Grade School in Silver Lake, spent a week in June, as a participant in the Junior National Young Leadership […]

Units responding for report of burning violation

At 9:55 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue units are responding to a report of a burning violation in the 25500 block of Runyard Way West, Trevor. Dispatch says caller reported this is a bonfire in a backyard. UPDATE 10:01 p.m. — All Salem Fire/Rescue units clearing the scene. ShareTweet0 Shares

Kenosha County fire chiefs discourage use of fireworks

The Kenosha County Chiefs and Captains Association has issued the following statement regarding fireworks use during this unusually dry Fourth of July season: Unusually dry weather across southeastern Wisconsin this spring has led to increased risk for wildfire, and several significant brush and grass fires have occurred in our area over the past week. Many people enjoy celebrating Independence […]

A word from our sponsors: Wilmot Raceway will host Family Night June 30

Note: Wilmot Raceway is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH Wilmot Raceway will host Family Night this Saturday night, June 30. Adult tickets are just $10, with all kids 11 & under free. This Saturday will feature the Don’s Auto Parts & Machine Shop / Hoosier Tire Modifieds, the Fec’s Place / Outlaw Race Parts Mini […]

Rain!

At 9:31 p.m., a Twin Lakes police office is reporting to dispatch that it is beginning to rain. Indeed there is a rain on the National Weather Service radar moving into the area. However, considering that it hasn’t rained in weeks the timing could be better, as Twin Lakes Libertyfest is under way tonight. UPDATE 10:04 p.m. […]

Units responding to report of burning violation

At 8:34 p.m., Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue are responding to a report of a burning violation in the 40000 block of 94th Street, Randall. Dispatch says a caller reprots a 10- to 20-foot bonfire at this location. Randall is under an open burning violation to to the ongoing dry conditions. UPDATE 8:46 p.m. — […]

Readers photos: Curious clouds

Some very interesting looking clouds rolled through the area today. Unfortunately they didn’t bring what we have all been waiting from the sky — rain! Thanks to Wanda Hutchings and West Jacobs for sharing these photos. ShareTweet0 Shares

Twin Lakes Movies in the Park season continues with Puss in Boots tonight at Libertyfest

Note: Headline now corrected from earlier version. — DH The Village of Twin Lakes Park Commission and season sponsor Baxter and Woodman Consulting Engineers 2012 season for the Movies in the Parks program continues tonight.. Free movies are played every other Friday night beginning Memorial Day weekend in the outdoor amphitheater on the shores of […]

Temps to continue to lurk in 90s

Are the low 90s really a cooling trend? Depends on your perspective I guess. In a week in which the area saw temperatures  pushing 100, the forecast for the next five days might look like that. Four of the next five days high temperatures are expected to reach the low 90s, but I guess that’s not […]

Randall rejects no parking extension on Highway P

A resident’s request to ban parking on a stretch of Highway P just east of downtown Powers Lake was rejected by the Randall Town Board Thursday night. The request, made at an earlier meeting during citizens comments, asked that the current no parking zone near by be extended to an area where parking is now […]

Kenosha County and Paddock Lake hosting movie at Old Settlers Park June 29

Kenosha County Parks and Paddock Lake are hosting  a movie at Old Settlers Park tonight. A showing of The Muppets (Rated PG) will begin at dusk. Event admission is $5 per person and includes one complimentary soda and a box of popcorn. Children 6 and under are free. Tickets will be available at the event. Be sure […]

Units responding to possible structure fire in Salem

At about 10:30 p.m., units from Salem Fire/Rescue and Bristol Fire Department are responding to a report of a possible structure fire in the 24900 block of 81st Street in Salem. Dispatch reports smoke in house may be from fusebox. No flames seen. First deputy on scene says further response for deputies not needed. ShareTweet0 […]

Randall has ban on burning

Randall is the latest Western Kenosha County municipality to enact a burning ban until further notice. Town Chairman Bob Stoll, who also is a Randall Fire Department officer, announced the ban at Thursday night’s Town Board meeting. The ban is due to extremely dry conditions. ShareTweet0 Shares

Units responding to report of burning in Randall

At about 1:25 p.m., Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue are responding to a report of burning in the area of the 12400 block of Fox River Road in Randall. A sherriff’s deputy also is responding. UPDATE 1:29 p.m. — Deputy in area has not found burning yet. UPDATE 1:36 p.m. — Deputy in […]

Burning banned in all county parks due to dry weather

The Kenosha County Parks Dvision issued the following statement today regarding burning in county parks: A burning ban is in effect at all Kenosha County Parks and will remain in place until further notice, Kenosha County Parks Operations General Manager Jonathan Rudie said Thursday. The burning ban reflects a recommendation by the Wisconsin Department of […]

Bristol and KASL exploring soccer complex for the future

Bristol will explore partnering with a Kenosha youth soccer league about developing an outdoor soccer field complex in a future village park. The Village Board Monday gave their blessing to discussion between village staff and officials with Kenosha Area Soccer League about the project. Village administrator Randy Kerkman said the village has in mind approximately 40 acres […]

Heat advisory still in effect for this afternoon

The National Weather Service still has a heat advisory in effect for our area from noon to 8 p.m. During that period temps could be as high as 100 and heat index values as high as 105. The longer range forecast shows little relief for the high temps or the lack of rain. The coolest temps in the forecast will be Sunday and Monday with […]

Units responding for report of semi on fire on I-94

At 9:11 p.m., units from several local fire departments are responding to a report of a semi on fire in the southbound lanes of I-94 in about the 7500 block (Highway 50) in Kenosha. Responding are Bristol, Salem, Pleasant Prairie, Kenosha and Paris fire departments. Dispatch says semi was hauling gas canisters with gas inside. Some flames still […]

Twin Lakes Fire Department responding to Richmond for structure fire

At 3:58 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire Department units are responding as mutual aid to the Richmond Fire Department for a structure fire. The fire is in the 5100 block of Wood Duck Lane, Richmond. UDATE 4 p.m. — Request for mutual aid withdrawn. Units will not respond. ShareTweet0 Shares

Highway K to stay closed at I-94 until early July

It looks like Western Kenosha County residents will be losing one of the most traveled routes east across I-94 for a while: An unanticipated closure of Highway K at I-94 will continue for three weeks, according to Kenosha County Highway Commissioner Gary Sipsma. Sipsma said the Wisconsin Department of Transportation had determined it necessary to […]

Heat advisory opens cooling centers; Health Dept. issues advice

In connection with the National Weather Service Heat advisory for Thursday afternoon, the Kenosha County Division of Health is advising everyone to check on relatives and neighbors who may be at risk of heat exhaustion and to take the following precautions: Slow down and avoid exertion. Drink plenty of water and non-alcohol, non-caffeine beverages. Wear loose, light-colored […]

Units responding to report of grass fire in Wheatland

At about 2:20 p.m., Town of Wheatland Fire Department, Twin Lakes Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a grass fire at Highway 50 and Highway O in Wheatland. UPDATE 2:28 p.m. — Traffic on westbound Highway 50 to be diverted at Highway O. UPDATE 2:44 p.m. — Rescue units being […]

Libertyfest in Twin Lakes is this weekend

Note: Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association is a westofthei.com sponsor. Twin Lakes Libertyfest will take place June 29 and 30 at Lance Park in Twin Lakes. Activities get under way Friday at 4 p.m. with the Little Miss Libertyfest Pageant. At 5 p.m., Friday, the fest grounds officially open At dusk on Friday, there […]

Heat advisory issued for Thursday

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory in effect from noon to 8 p.m., Thursday. High temps from 94 to 100 over the region are expected to combine with high humidity to produce heat indexes of 100 to 105 degrees during that period. The NWS advises extra precautions to avoid hear stroke if you are outside during […]

Units responding to report of fire under deck in Twin Lakes

At 12:19 p.m., units from Twin Lakes Fire Department, Randall Fire Department and Town of Wheatland Fire Department and Twin Lakes Police are responding to a report of a fire in the 3000 block of Richmond Park Drive, Twin Lakes. Dispatch says a fire under a deck is being reported. UPDATE 12:26 p.m. — Police officer is […]

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