Posts from ‘August, 2012’

Units responding to Central HS for injury

At 8:54 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue units are responding to a trauma with injury at Central High School. There is a department member on scene who is requesting the response. Patient is a 16-year-old male with a neck injury. There is a football game going on tonight at the school. ShareTweet0 Shares

Geneva Lakes Women’s Association to hold annual luncheon Sept. 17

Geneva Lakes Women’s Association will be hosting its 10th Annual Ladies Day Luncheon at the Riviera Ballroom in Lake Geneva on Sept. 17. The event will feature a reading from book dramatist Barbara Rinella. This year, “Jacqueline Kennedy, “Historic Conversations on Life with John F. Kennedy” will be presented as well. This event plays host […]

Units responding to crash on I-94

At 2:01 p.m., units from Newport Fire Department, Bristol Fire and Rescue and Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue are responding to a report of a crash on I-94 in the northbound lanes south of Highway C. UPDATE 2:03 p.m. — Dispatch says crash appears to involve two semi-tractor trailers that have collided. UPDATE 2:11 p.m. — Northbound […]

Central High School JV football vs.Union Grove report

Here are highlights from Central High School’s JV football game last night at Central. Final score: Central Falcons 6 vs. Union Grove Broncos 0 1st Qtr  — Defense led a great game holding the Broncos at bay and not scoring barely moving off the 50 yard line. 2nd Qtr – Interception by Falcons led to […]

County reporting two cases of H3N2v virus

The Kenosha County Division of Health is reporting that 2 cases of variant influenza A (H3N2v) viruses have been identified in Kenosha County. Since July 2012, 276 cases of H3N2v were reported and confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) among 10 different states. The Kenosha County Division of Health is recommending […]

Central HS Class of 1982 reunion is Oct. 6

All graduates of Central High School’s Class of 1982 are invited to attend their 30-Year Class Reunion being held Oct. 6, at the Parkway Chateau in Kenosha at 5 p.m. All reunion details, including a convenient online ticket purchasing option, can be found by visiting the Class of ’82 Reunion Website at http://www.salemchs1982.com. You can […]

United Way of Kenosha County kick-off is Sept. 5

United Way of Kenosha County, an organization that mobilizes the caring power of Kenosha County to improve lives in measurable and lasting ways throughout our communities, invites the public to join in the celebration of the 2012 Campaign Kickoff. The breakfast event is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 5, at the Gateway Technical College Conference Center, […]

Community Library branches to be closed Monday for Labor Day

All Community Library branches — Salem, Silver Lake, and Twin Lakes — will be closed on Monday, Sept. 3, in observance of Labor Day. Normal hours at all locations will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 4. ShareTweet0 Shares

Vendors sought for Salem PumpkinDaze

Salem is looking for local businesses, crafters, and direct sellers for the Salem PumpkinDaze Event on Oct. 20. The businesses, crafters and direct sellers portion of the event will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Salem Highway/Fire Building at 11252-254th Ct. (off of Highway C) in  Trevor. Participation in this event […]

Mackenzine Schlosser earns Eagle Scout rank

Mackenzine Schlosser who graduated from Central High School last June, had his Eagle Court of Honor Ceremony this Aug. 11, at Camp Oh Da Ko Da. Mack held a hygiene drive for The Sharing Center in Trevor as his communiy service project Mack is a member of Troop 385 in Bristol. Share1Tweet1 Shares

Units responding to responding to down wires in Bristol

At about 1:05 p.m., Bristol Fire and escue units and a sheriff’s deputy are sponding to a rport of down wires in the 6700 block of Highway 45 in Bristol. Dispatch reports that deputy on scene says a transformer has blown and is leaking fluid. We Energies also is responding. UPDATE 1:14 p.m. — Deputy […]

Volleyball courts available at Salem Community Park

New volleyball courts recently opened at Salem Community Park, 9410 256 th Ave, Salem. The courts are professional sized and available for public use. The town Highway Department designed and built the courts. Materials were estimated to cost about $6,600, which came from the Park Development Fund, which consists largely of impact fees collected from development within the town. […]

Units responding to crash in Bristol

At 10:15 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the 18300 block of Highway Q in Bristol. Dispatch reports that the crash involves one vehicle which has struck a tree. A by-stander reported that there is someone inside. UPDATE 10:18 p.m. — Personnel on scene […]

Sale and raffle to raise money for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Mary’s Angels will be raising raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in loving memory of Mary Chapman  from Aug. 31 to Sept. 1 at 1075 Highland Dr, Twin Lakes. A garage sale will take place Friday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donations at this location will also be accepted, so clean out […]

Randall considering no parking zone on 92nd street

The Randall Town Board is considering designating a no parking zone along a portion of 92nd Street. Town ordinances give the Town Board that power, said Chairman Bob Stoll at the board’s regular meeting Thursday. Specific boundaries will need to be declared if the zone is put into effect, but the area under consideration is […]

Units responding for crash on Highway 50 in Paddock Lake

At 9:56 a.m., units from Salem Fire/Rescue and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the 24600 block of Highway 50 (75th Street) in Paddock Lake. Dispatch reports that crash involves a child on a bicycle hit by a vehicle. Child is up and walking. UPDATE 9:58 a.m. — First fire […]

CHS volleyball standout Mobile profiled

Central High School standoout Caleb Mobile was profiled as part of the jsonline.com volleyball season preview. You can read the story here. ShareTweet0 Shares

Units responding for burning ordinance investigation in Salem

At 9:43 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue units are responding for an investigation of a possible burning ordinance violation in the 11300 block of 270th Avenue in Trevor. Caller wants burning in backyard investigated, dispatch reports. ShareTweet0 Shares

Salem to contribute to Silver Lake plant study

The Salem Town Board has agreed to share the cost of an aquatic plant study of Silver Lake that is being pursued by the Silver Lake village government. The Silver Lake Village Board initiated the study and obtained a quote from Lake and Pond Solutions for $3,600. The Silver Lake shoreline is divided between the […]

Fairest of the Fair Jennifer Happ gives garden tractor pull a try

After the crowning ceremony on the first day of the Kenosha County Fair, the Fairest of the Fair and her court udnertake a number of traditional duties aroudn the fairgrounds in Wilmot. There are ribbons and trophies to hand out, displaying the goods at the pie auction and lots of posing for photos. Participating in Friday evenng’s […]

Obituaries: Robert E. (Bob) Schmeckel and Howard L. Wheaton

Robert E. (Bob) Schmeckel, 83, formerly of Bristol, died on Friday, August 24, 2012. Howard L. Wheaton, 87, of Lake Geneva, passed away  Saturday, August 25, 2012. Details below: ShareTweet0 Shares

Bristol land along interstate to be up for sale again

The Bristol Village Board has some land it wants to sell someone. The nearly 60 acres is located along I-94 south of Highway K on either side of the new West Frontage Road. It’s property that Bristol bought in the 1990s back when it was a town in an effort to fend off annexation from […]

Lakeland Little League to host golf outing Sept. 15

The Lakeland Little League Golf Outing will be held on Saturday, Sept. 15. You can register by downloading the registration form here or you can go to the league’s website at http://www.eteamz.com/lakelandll/ for more information. You can also contact the Little League Office at 857-2722. ShareTweet0 Shares

Units responding for investigation of gas smell in Bristol

At 4:41 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units are responding to a report of a strong gas smell outside a residence in the 8300 block of 190th Avenue in Bristol. ShareTweet0 Shares

WisDOT meeting on Highways 45 and K roundabout intersection is Wednesday

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation will be holding a public information meeting Wednesday regarding the re-construction of the Highway 45 and K intersection along the Bristol-Paris border as a roundabout. The meeting will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Hearing Room in the Kenosha County Center, Highways 45 and 50, Bristol. The purpose of the meeting […]

Labor of Love Day Music Festival is Sept. 2

The 3rd Annual Labor of Love Day Music Festival in memory of Jamie Leigh Wilson will take place Sunday, Sept. 2, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.,  at New Munster Park, 34315 Geneva Road, New Munster. Tickets are $10 in advance – $15 at the door available at: Dave’s Saloon, Ray’s Change of Pace, J.Croz’s, […]

Work on Highway C and MB roundabout to begin Tuesday; detour in effect

Traffic will be detoured around the Highway C and MB intersection in Bristol beginning Tuesday as work that will construct a single-lane roundabout at the intersection begins, Gary A. Sipsma, Kenosha County Director of Highways reports. The intersection will be closed to traffic for the duration of the project. The contractor for the project is Payne and […]

Units responding for fire alarm in Salem

At about 8:50 a.m., Salem Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a fire alarm at a residence in the 27500 block of 95th Street. UPDATE about 8:55 a.m. — Deputy reports to dispatch that alarm was triggered by oven cleaning. No fire. UPDATE 9:15 a.m. — All fire units have cleared the scene. […]

Units responding for fall in Paris

At 7:49 p.m., Paris Fire and Rescue is responding for a report of a fall at a restaurant in the 4400 block of 200th Avenue in Paris. Patient is conscious and breathing, dispatch reports. ShareTweet0 Shares

Wilmot UHS football roundup week 1

The Wilmot High School football team began the season Friday night with a non-conference loss, 27-7, at Notre Dame College Prep school in Niles, IL. ND is a private school with about 1600 students, and is a member of the powerful East Suburban Catholic Conference. Bennett Kothe provided the score for Wilmot early in the […]

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