If you’re heading into Kenosha or thereabouts soon, you might be interested in knowing that at 1:58 p.m., the National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for eastern Kenosha County. The warning will be in effect until 3 p.m. The storm under observation is expected to Kenosha Airport around 2:20 p.m., Pleasant Prairie […]
Posts from ‘August, 2012’
Aquanuts Place Top 5 at National Show Ski Tournament
The Twin Lakes ski team, the Aquanuts, competed at the national show ski tournament in Janesville, Wisconsin, on Aug. 12 and took 5th place. The Aquanuts featured two ballet lines which took ï¬rst and second place. The ï¬rst place ballet line consisted of 30 girls, a tournament ï¬rst. Not only was it the highest scoring […]
Last Paddock Lake Picnic in the Park for 2012 is Tuesday
The last Paddock Lake Picnic in the Park for this season is Tuesday, Aug. 21 at McAlonan Park from noon to 2 p.m. The theme is B2 School and there will be hot dogs, chips, lemonade, fruit and a raffle, said Trustee Patricia Warner, who organizes the events. McAlonan Park is located along 248th Avenue […]
More sheep show results from Kenosha County Fair
Here are some more Sheep Show results from the Kenosha County Fair 2012. The Sheep Show was held Wednesday: Taylor Mastrich, grand champion market lamb. Haley Hansen, reserve grand champion market lamb. Josh Christenson, champion pen market lamb. Michelle Knapp, reserve champion pen market lamb. Travis Ketterhagen, champion cross breed market lamb. Michelle Knapp, grand […]
Kenosha County Fair Saturday night racing coverage
The IRA sprints were the feature of Saturday night’s racing program at the Kenosha County Fair. Also on the program were street stocks and mini-sprints. The crowd was large with the grandstand near capacity at Wilmot Raceway, which is on the fairgrounds. Here’s a sample of the action: ShareTweet0 Shares
Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department Taser demonstration at Kenosha County Fair
The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department has had a display out at the Kenosha County Fair all week. Friday, Saturday and Sunday deputies were demonstrating various law enforcement equipment and techniques. Saturday’s demo was a crowd favorite — the Taser. Here’s some video: ShareTweet0 Shares
Large animal auction coverage
The large animal auction was held at the Kenosha County Fair Saturday. This is where young people have worked all year to raise a quality animal see that effort pay off. Bidders — individuals and businesses — vie to buy the animals. Included in Saturday’s sale were beef cattle, pigs and sheep. ShareTweet0 Shares
Fire Department demonstrations at the Kenosha County Fair
Salem Fire/Rescue has had a display this year at the Kenosha County Fair. People can interact with firefighters and get a close up look at the equipment they use. Children seem to especially like putting on the firefighter gear, said Chief David Slover. On Saturday, the Somers Fire Department brought their ladder truck to the […]
A word from our sponsors: Sign up to win a playhouse from Bear Realty
Note: Bear Realty agents Glenda and Butch Dupons are westofthei.com sponsors. When you are out at the Kenosha County Fair, be sure to swing by the Commercial Building, where you can enter to win a Bear Cub Den playhouse at the Bear Realty booth. ShareTweet0 Shares
Horse show coverage from Kenosha County Fair
Three horse shows took place during the Kenosha County Fair — western on Friday, English on Saturday and the fun show on Sunday. Here are some photos from the English show and the fun show: ShareTweet0 Shares
Daily Bloom: Schedule for Sunday at the Kenosha County Fair
Here’s the schedule for Sunday at the 2012 Kenosha County Fair: 4H Horse Fun Show 8 a.m. Garden Tractor Pull 8 a.m. Horse Shoe Pitching Contest 1:30 p.m. Firefighter water fights 1:30 p.m. Small animal auction 1:30 p.m. Darkhorse Racing Demo Derby 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Class of ’62 from 2 to 7 p.m. […]
2012 Fish Casting Contest merits announced
2012 Kenosha County Jr. Fair Merit Winners in the Fish Casting Contest have been announced: Paul Halladay, Brighton Bombers/Explorers, senior. Carson Edquist, Paris Happy Workers, junior. ShareTweet0 Shares
2012 Kenosha County Fair Junior Fair Rabbit Show results
Here are the results of the junior fair rabbit show judging that took place Friday at the Kenosha County Fair. A rabbit shown by Grace Hipper won best of show. A rabbit shown by Matthew Knapp won best opposite of show. Best meat rabbit also was shown by Matthew Knapp. Here are the rest of […]
2012 Kenosha County Poultry Show results
Here are the results of the junior fair poultry show judging that took place Thursday at the Kenosha County Fair. A Rhode Island Red Bantam shown by Parker Krumm was named champion of show. A goose shown by Delaney Hinz was named reserve champion of show. Here are the rest of the poultry results. Here […]
Units responding for burning violation in Wheatland
At 6:38 p.m., Town of Wheatland Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue are responding to a report of a burning violation in the 37000 block of 65th Court. Caller says flames are about 10 feet high and near a tree, dispatch reports. UPDATE 6:43 p.m. — Twin Lakes Rescue standing down, per Wheatland command. UPDATE […]
Modified racing at the Kenosha County Fair coverage
Friday night’s racing program at the Kenosha County Fair was headlines by modifieds at the clay oval Wilmot Raceway, which is on the fairgrounds in Wilmot. Here’s a video of parts of some of the modified heat races: Tonight’s racing program features IRA sprints. There’s a $5 grandstand charge to see this racing ShareTweet0 Shares
Paddock Lake Annex Building to get new tenants
After meeting in closed session Wednesday night, the Paddock Lake Village Board approved a lease agreement with Edenhofer Law Office. According to Village President, Marlene Goodson, the agreement would permit the law firm to move in to the annex building, located at 7001 236th Avenue on September 1, but remodeling will push the date back […]
Pedal tractor pull coverage
Having a huge piece of farm machinery or a heavy-duty truck isn’t the only way to pull some heavy weight at the Kenosha County Fair. There’s also pedal tractor pull on Thursday and Fridays. In pedal tractor pull, youngsters use special pedal powered tractors to pull a sled that is a mini version of the […]
Kenosha County Fair Hay Bale Throwing contest
The Hay Bale Toss was held Friday evening in the show ring at the Kenosha County Fair in Wilmot. Contestants in various age and gender classes competed to see who could heave a bale of hay the farthest. Techniques varied (see video above) with the only rule being a thrower had to have their hands […]
Kenosha County Fair Children’s Parade coverage
A highlight of Friday at the Kenosha County Fair — Children’s Day — is always the children’s parade. For the parade, children dress up to represent one of 20-plus categories and then walk around the fairgrounds in Wilmot. Needless to say it is an abundance of cute. I tried to photograph every category, though I may have missed an individual or […]
Education Building Best of the Best announced for Kenosha County Fair 2012
The Education Building is a colorful and plentiful showcase of work form school children in Kenosha County. While everything displayed is exceptional, each year some are chosen for the Best of the Best honor. Here’s this year’s Best of the Best list: PRE-K Champion: Grace Marino (St. Alphonsus) Reserve Champion: Owen Caldwell (Riverview) KINDERGARTEN: Champion: […]
Daily Bloom: Saturday’s schedule for Kenosha County Fair
Here is the schedule for Saturday at the Kenosha County Fair 2012: 4-H English Horse and Pony Show 8:00 AM Livestock Auction 1:00 PM Pie Auction 8:00 PM IRA Outlaw Sprints 6:00 PM Warm-ups 7:00 PM Racing Burro Creek (At the Miller Lite Creek Side Stage) 4:00-6:30 PM Cherry Pie (At the Miller Lite Creek […]
Junior Fair Swine Show Carcass results
The results of the junior fair carcass contest at the Kenosha County Fair have been announced. Grand champion carcass went to Kathryn Wade. Reserve grand champion went to Paul Halladay. ShareTweet0 Shares
Twin Lakes hires new village administrator
The Twin Lakes Village Board hired a new village administrator today in a special meeting of the board. Jennifer Pollitt will begin her new duties in mid September, said village Clerk/Treasurer Kathleen Richardson. Pollitt is currently the chief of staff to the mayor of Green Bay. Earlier in her career, she was a Special Projects […]
2012 Kenosha County Fair junior fair poultry show
The junior fair and open class poultry shows were held Thursday at the Kenosha County Fair. We expect to have the results later. In the meantime, here are some photos from the show: < ShareTweet0 Shares
Truck-tractor coverage from Kenosha County Fair 2012
Thursday night’s grandstand entertainment at the Kenosha County Fair was truck and tractor pull and combine demolition derby. Here’s some video of a few of the pullers to give you and idea of the action: ShareTweet0 Shares
Results of junior fair beef show
Here is a link to the results from the junior fair beef show at the Kenosha County Fair. Our photos from the show are available here. ShareTweet0 Shares
2012 Kenosha County Fair talent show coverage
Thursday night was Talent Show time at the Kenosha County Fair. A wide range of dancing, singing and other talents were on display. Here’s some video to give you a taste of the performances: ShareTweet0 Shares
Units responding to crash on Highway 83
At 4:19 p.m., deputies are responding to a report of a crash at Highways 83 and JF. Dispatch says crash is blocking traffic, but there are no injuries. ShareTweet0 Shares
2012 Kenosha County Fair rabbit show coverage
The Junior Fair and Open Class rabbit shows were held today at the Kenosha County Fair. We expect to have results of the judging later. Check back! In the meantime here are a few photos from the show: ShareTweet0 Shares
