Pringle Nature Center, 9800 160th Ave., Bristol will be having the Pringle 5K Run/Hike on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. to noon. Lace up your running shoes to help raise money for Pringle Nature Center’s environmental education programs. This 5K run/hike goes through Bristol Woods and is hailed as one of the best trails […]
Posts from ‘October, 2012’
Wheatland Town Hall open Saturday for absentee voting
Wheatland Town Hall will be open this Saturday, Oct. 27, for absentee voting hours from 8 a.m. to noon, town Clerk Sheila Siegler has announced. Wheatland Town Hall is located at 34315 Geneva Road in New Munster. ShareTweet0 Shares
Kerkman-Steinbrink fourm at Trevor-Wilmot School coverage
The candidates for the 61st State Assembly seat — state Reps. Samantha Kerkman and John Steinbrink — answered questions from the public at a fourm Tuesday at Trevor-Wilmot School. The forum was sponsored by the Trevor-Wilmot School District and the Westosha High School District. Both Republican Kerkman and Democrat Steinbrink are currently state representatives, but due to redistricting […]
Units responding to report of smoke in Salem
At about 1:55 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue and Silver Lake Rescue are responding to a report of black smoke in the area of the 6500 block of Highway B in Salem. UPDATE 2 p.m. — Dispatch says a deputy on scene says trees are starting to catch fire. UPDATE 2:03 p.m. — Fire personnel on scene […]
Girls Scouts to hold pet food drive Saturday
A pet food drive sponsored by Girl Scout Troop 7311 will take place on Oct. 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lakeside Sentry in Paddock Lake. Drop off a can or bag of pet food. If you donate $5 and bring your favorite furry friend, you can have your photo taken with your […]
Units responding for burning investigation in Silver Lake
At 9:38 a.m., Silver Lake Fire Departement, Silver Lake Rescue and a village police officer are responding to a report of burning in a yard along Cogswell Drive, south of Lake Street. UPDATE 9:40 a.m. — First fire units on scene report no smoke showing now. UPDATE 9:51 a.m. — Fire personnel reports to dispatch […]
Dense fog advisory issued
The National Weather Service has issued a dense fog advisory for our area continuing until 10 a.m. Wednesday morning. Visibility may be a quarter of a mile or less and may cause hazardous driving conditions, the advisory says. ShareTweet0 Shares
Units responding to rollover crash in Randall
At 5:33 p.m., units from Randall Fire Department, Twin Lakes Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue along with sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a rollover crash in the 32600 block of Highway C in Randall. Single vehicle involved is off the road and on its roof. Driver is moving and talking but […]
Salem School participates in Fire Prevention Week
Salem Grade School promoted Fire Prevention Week with the help of Salem Fire/Rescue during the week of Oct. 8. Fierfighters were able to come in during the week and provide activities for students in grades 4K-8. Students were able to learn about fire prevention, take a walk through a smokehouse to practice their exit skills, […]
Paddock Lake Area Lions Annual Halloween Dance is Oct. 27
The Paddock Lake Area Lions Annual Halloween Dance will take place Saturday, Oct. 27, at the American Legion Hall, Cogswell Drive (Highway B) in Silver Lake. The dance starts at 8 p.m. and continues until midnight Free admission with many raffles and a costume contest. ShareTweet0 Shares
Fog then thunderstorm
The National Weather Service — not to mention my own cursory observation — says it may be foggy when you get out there this morning. That fog is followed in the forecast by a good chance of a thunderstorm this afternoon — 70 percent. The high should be in the low 70s. ShareTweet0 Shares
Paris School District tax levy passes at uneventful meeting
Residents followed by the School Board passed a tax levy at uneventful annual and board meetings for the Paris School District Monday evening. The last three years have seen contentious annual meetings at Paris School with large turnout and close votes. Tonight was different with much smaller attendance and almost no discussion of the levy. Last year, 78 […]
Silver Lake Citizens for Growth holiday craft fair is Saturday
SL Citizens for Growth is holding our 2nd annual Holiday craft fair on Saturday, October 27th from 10am to 3pm at Riverview School in Silver Lake. Get a start on your holiday gift shopping and decorations for Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. The 2013 Citizens for Growth calendar will be available at the craft fair for […]
Fire damages Silver Lake home
A fire damaged a home in Silver Lake early this morning. The Silver Lake Fire Department with aid from the Randall, Wheatland, Twin Lakes and Salem Fire/Rescue-Wilmot station responded to the scene in the 900 block of Elizabeth Lane, said Silver Lake Chief Andrew McFarlane. A estimate of monetary damages was not available this morning. […]
Central HS cross country at sectionals photos
Both the girls and boys cross country teams at Central High School had good sectional meet performances Saturday at South Milwaukee, with each advancing to state. Here are some photos from Saturday shared by Kathy McNealy: Here’s a link to our earlier story with results and links to complete results. ShareTweet0 Shares
Salem Pumpkindaze coverage
Salem hosted its first ever Pumpkindaze festival Saturday at the Trevor Fire Station/Highway Department building. The event included a wide variety of activities including: Craft/Vendor Fair 9:00 am – 4:00 pm; Children’s Activities; Baggo Tournament; 50/50 Raffle; Sample a Variety of Pumpkin Beer/Other Beer Available; Pumpkin Carving Contest; Salem Idol Contest and Bake Sale & Food . The evening concluded with a […]
Units responding to crash on Highway 83 in Salem
At about 3:25 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash at Highway 83 and 112th Street in Salem. Crash involves a motorcycle and an SUV, dispatch reports. Motorcycle apparently rear-ended the SUV. Motorcyclist may be stuck in rear window of SUV. UPDATE 3:28 p.m. — Deputies shutting down […]
Salem UMC to participate in trick or treat
Calling all little Ghosts and Goblins! On Halloween night, Salem United Methodist Church will be handing out treats during Town of Salem Trick or Treating hours (4 to 7pm). The church is at 25130 85th Street in Salem; look for the sign on the corner of Rt. 83 and 85th Street.†ShareTweet0 Shares
Agencies to host eWaste recycling in Bristol on Nov. 3
eWaste tends to be highly toxic to humans, plants and animals, and has been known to contaminate water, air and soil. Wisconsin state law established the E-Cycle Wisconsin program to collect and recycle certain electronic devices. The law banned certain electronics from Wisconsin landfills and incinerators after Sept. 1, 2010. The law established registered collection […]
Units responding to accident 26700 Ave & Hwy SA
5:17 pm: Units responding to an accident at 26700 Ave & Hwy SA. Motorcycle ran off the road and hit a sign. ShareTweet0 Shares
Units responding to accident
At 16:59 Silver Lake Rescue, Salem Rescue and Salem Fire Dept are responding to an injury accident at Hwy K & B. One of the vehicles is smoking. At 5:07 heavy damage to both vehicles, another ambulance being requested. ShareTweet0 Shares
Central HS boys and girls cross country teams make state
The Central High School boys and girls cross country teams made the state meet today after strong finishes at the South Milwaukee Division 1 sectional today. The girls team finished first with a team time of 1:18:55.1. Melissa Capra was Central’s top finisher at 15:24.2. Full results are here. The boys team finished second with a team […]
Forum to feature 61st Assembly District candidates Kerkman and Steinbrink
A candidates forum featuring 61st Assembly District candidates state Rep. Samantha Kerkman and state Rep. John Steinbrink will take place at Trevor-Wilmot School, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m., in Cafeteria 118. The school’s address is 26325 Wilmot Road (Highway C), Trevor. The candidates will answer written questions posed by the audience. The candidate forum is sponsored by […]
Paddock Lake to have extended in person absentee voting hours
The Village of Paddock Lake will have some extended hours for in person absentee voting. Oct. 22 is the first day the Village Clerk-Treasurer can issue absentee ballots in person in the clerk’s office. Office hours for absentee voting are: Monday, October 22nd – Friday, October 26th, 8 am – 4:30 pm; Saturday, October 27th – […]
Wilmot varsity football score
Wilmot Union High School is playing Waunakee tonight in Waunakee in the first round of state playoffs. The score at halftime is Wilmot 7 Waunakaee 0. Final Waunakee 28 Wilmot 7. ShareTweet0 Shares
Summit on opportunities for Hispanics to be held at UW-Parkside
Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority population in the United States. The Kenosha County area has experienced the same unprecedented growth in the Hispanic population as the rest of the nation in recent years. However, issues such as language barriers, legal and documentation issues, lack of job training and availability, lower formal education and a […]
Verdict still out on concealed carry as crime deterrent, TLPD chief says
It’s too early to tell what effect — if any — Wisconsin’s relatively new concealed carry law will have on preventing crime, Twin Lakes Police Chief Dale Racer said at a Twin Lakes Area Chamber and Business Association meeting Wednesday. In fact the only crime stat that has seemed to change significantly in the time since […]
Rural Landowner Conference to be held in Bristol Nov. 3
The 6th Annual Southeast Wisconsin Rural Landowner Conference scheduled for Saturday, Nov.3 will offer opportunities for rural landowners and small farmers as well as individuals who are considering a farm enterprise. Participants will be able to choose from a variety of educational topics from three tracts: small farm, conservation and entrepreneurship. The program will be […]
Bristol Vol. Firemen’s Association hosting Fright Night Fundraiser — again
The Bristol Volunteer Firemen’s Association is hosting a Fire Department Fright Night Fundraiser from 7 to 11 p.m., Friday, Oct. 19 at Farmer Brown’s Haunted Barn and Hay Ride. The second such fundraiser the department has had this Halloween season, Friday’s event has been nicknamed the “The 2nd Alarm.” $20 admission for adults and $15 […]
Randall Town Hall to get new flag pole
The Randall Town Board is looking at giving Old Glory a new home at Twin Hall in Bassett. The Town Board last week agreed to spend up to $750 for a new flag pole and proper illumination. The new pole would replace the current pole, a sectional model. “It’s deteriorated,” said Supervisor Randy Kaskin. Town Clerk Phyllis Kaskin estimated the pole to […]
