The Lake Shangri-La Community Center will host a Friday Fish Fry and Meat Raffle on March 29. Fried or baked fish wil be available for $8. Dinner will be served from 5 to 8 p.m. Meat raffle and games start at 7 p.m. LCR, Ship Captain Crew and more. The community center is located at 22112 121st Street. […]
Posts from ‘March, 2013’
Paris Town Board approves actions related to We Energies substation
The Paris Town Board voted favorably on several actions Tuesday night related to an electrical substation proposed by We Energies. The site is a 8.78 acres of a larger parcel at approximately 1606 120th Avenue. First the board adopted an amendment to the Multi-Jurisdictional Comprehensive Plan for the Kenosha County designation for approximately 4 acres of the 8.78 acre parcel […]
Deaths March 26, 2013: LeiAnne Marie Ramlow
The following deaths of local residents and those with local connections are being reported by funeral homes today. Click on name to see obituary/service information: ShareTweet0 Shares
A word from our sponsors: Porks Chops & Pokeno at Scully’s Silver Lake Grill on April 15
Note: Scully’s Silver Lake Grill is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH Looking for a fun night out? Scully’s Silver Lake Grill will be hosting Pork Chops & Pokeno on April 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. Dinner will include a Broasted pork chops dinner with two chops, homemade mashed potatoes with gravy, cole slaw, Texas toast, […]
Kerkman co-chaired committee OKs audit of placements of sex offenders
Two Kenosha County legislators played a role in an audit of placements of sex offenders on supervised release approved today by the Joint Legislative Audit Committee. Here’s a press release from state Rep. Samantha Kerkman and state Sen. Robert Cowles, chariman of the committee: The Joint Legislative Audit Committee conducted a hearing at which the […]
County executive sets after office hours sessions in Silver Lake and Bristol
Kenosha County Executive Jim Kreuser has announced an “after office hours†session in the villages of Silver Lake and Bristol. Kreuser will be available to meet with county residents on Wednesday, April 3 at the Silver Lake Village Hall, 113 South First Street, Silver Lake, starting at 6 p.m. until the start of the Silver […]
Election 2013: Bristol village president
Note: westofthei.com distributed questionnaires to candidates for local offices in the April 2 election. Each candidate for a given office was asked the same questions. We will present the answers in posts as they were submitted (spelling corrected when caught). — DH Bristol Village President Ruth Atwood, age 67. Previous political experience: About 10 years […]
Units responding to crash in Paris
fAt about 10:10 p.m., Paris Fire and Rescue units are responding to a report of a crash I n the 4400 block of Highway MB in Paris. Fire chief on the scene says units can respond non-emergency. ShareTweet0 Shares
Bristol will get Tree City USA status
Bristol will be designated a Tree City USA this year, Randy Kerkman, village administrator, said at Monday’s Village Board meeting. The title, conferred by The Arbor Day Foundation, would be helpful in obtaining loans that could be used to develop the nature park planned for property south of Highway 50 and east of Highway 45 that […]
Deaths March 25, 2013: Sharon L. Herr, Robert Metcalf
The following deaths of local residents and those with local connections are being reported by funeral homes today. Click on name to see obituary/service information: ShareTweet0 Shares
UPDATE: Barn total loss, one goat dead in Brighton fire
Most of the animals in a barn that caught fire in Brighton this morning were able to get out before they were harmed. However one goat did not get out and died in the barn, which itself was a total loss, said Battalion Chief Tom Seep, Salem Fire/Rescue. The fire in the barn in the 3300 block […]
Units responding to store for fall
At 2:32 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue is responding to a pharmacy at Brass Ball Corners in Paddock Lake for a medical call. The patient fell, dispatch says. ShareTweet0 Shares
Report of fire in Brighton
At about 6:28 a.m., some Salem Fire/Rescue units are leaving the scene of a fire. A reader tells us that the scene is along Highway JB west of Highway 75. We will follow-up and pass on what we find out. UPDATE 6:52 a.m. — Radio traffic says all Salem units have cleared the scene and […]
Wheatland Center School to host “Soar into Wheatland”
Wheatland Center School will host “Soar into Wheatland” 4 and 5 year old kindergarten screening for the 2013-14 school year on Tuesday, March 26 and Wednesday, March 27. Screenings are done by appointment only. If you have not registered for screening, please contact Wheatland Center School office at 537-3903 to schedule an appointment. To be eligible for the 4K […]
Units responding for CO alarm in Twin Lakes
At 3:55 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire Department units are responding to the 600 block of Wilmot Avenue for a carbon monoxide alarm. The occupant of the apartment with the alarm is experiencing no symptoms and is outside in a car now, dispatch reports. Police officers also responding. ShareTweet0 Shares
Community Library branch in Twin Lakes to be closed March 31
The Community Library branch located at 110 S. Lake Avenue, Twin Lakes will be closed on Sunday, March 24, in observance of Easter. Regular hours at all locations will resume on Monday, April 1. ShareTweet0 Shares
Election 2013: Randall town chairman
Note: westofthei.com distributed questionnaires to candidates for local offices in the April 2 election. Each candidate for a given office was asked the same questions. We will present the answers in posts as they were submitted (spelling corrected when caught). — DH Randall Town Chairman Philip A. Johnson, age 56. Previous political experience: Constable Town […]
Snow — but not a lot — in today’s forecast
Today’s National Weather Service forecast calls for snow today, mainly after 1 p.m. However, it doesn’t call for a lot of snow — less than a half of an inch accumulation is expected. A diminishing chance of snow continues in the forecast for tonight through Monday night. Better news lies in looking later in the […]
Twin Lakes Rescue purchases two power cots
Twin Lakes Fire Department Rescue Squad recently purchased two new Stryker Power Pro cots for use in its 911 response ambulances. The new equipment assists EMTs in lifting patients into squads. The power aspect of the cot means the EMTs use only 10 percent effort in lifting said Darrel Stoen, EMS Division Chief for the department. […]
Westosha Kiwanis Egg Hunt 2013 coverage
Westosha Kiwanis Club hosted its annual Easter Egg Hunt today at Salem School. Besides the main attraction, the event included an appearance by the Easter Bunny and the chance to get a good look at the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department new armored vehicle and some Salem Fire/Rescue equipment. There was some snow on the fields […]
Easter Bunny visits Salem and Paddock Lake
The Easter Bunny was quite busy today. That symbol of Easter met with youngsters in both Salem and Paddock Lake today, in events sponsored by those municipalities. Before the photos with the Easter Bunny, Salem had an Easter Egg Hunt at Salem Community Park. At Paddock Lake Village Hall, youngsters also were able to have […]
Silver Lake Easter Egg Hunt coverage
Silver Lake hosted its annual Easter Egg Hunt today at Schmalfeldt Park. The festivities started out with Mr. Easter Bunny being transported to the park on a Silver Lake Fire Department truck. Snow still on the ground at the park offered a new twist. But organizers put the snow to work for them, sectioning off […]
Wheatland Easter Egg Hunt 2013 coverage
The Town of Wheatland Fire Department Auxiliary hosted its annual Easter Egg Hunt today at the fire station in New Munster. Participating children, up to the age of 10, were able to collect plastic eggs filled with candy and prizes. Snow still on the ground and relatively cool spring temperatures were no hindrance to the activities at all. Younger […]
Special Salem Town Board meeting to consider Silver Lake EMS contract cancelled
A special Salem Town Board meeting set for Tuesday to consider an agreement to provide emergency medical services to Silver Lake has been cancelled. The reason for the cancellation was not immediately available. The timing of the meeting is key. On Wednesday, the Silver Lake Village Board approved contracting with Salem for EMS services. The […]
Election 2013: Silver Lake village president
Note: westofthei.com distributed questionnaires to candidates for local offices in the April 2 election. Each candidate for a given office was asked the same questions. We will present the answers in posts as they were submitted (spelling corrected when caught). — DH Silver Lake village president Jeff Albrecht, age 62. Previous Political experience: 2 years as […]
UPDATE: House damaged, animals die in Bristol fire
A fire in a Bristol home Wednesday afternoon caused “substantial structural damage” and the deaths of several animals, a Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department reports says. The fire was at a home in the 19300 block of 116th Street (Highway V) in Bristol. It was reported at 3:12 p.m. by a neighbor. That neighbor later tried […]
Units responding to crash on I-94 in Paris
At 9 p.m., Paris Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the southbound lanes of I-94 at about the Highway 158 interchange (approximately the 5200 block). UPDATE 9:06 p.m. — Tow truck being called for one vehicle involved in crash, which is partially on the road. […]
Kenosha County 4-H tack sale is Saturday
Kenosha County 4-H tack sale is Saturday March 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Bristol School, 20121 83rd St., Bristol ( 1 mile south of Hwy 50 and 1 block west of Hwy 45). Admission is $2 or 2 non-perishable food item to be donated to the Sharing Center in Trevor. Sorry no one will […]
Election 2013: Paddock Lake village president
Note: westofthei.com distributed questionnaires to candidates for local offices in the April 2 election. Each candidate for a given office was asked the same questions. We will present the answers in posts as they were submitted (spelling corrected when caught). — DH Paddock Lake village president Terry Burns, age 52. No answer submitted for previous […]
UPDATE: Missing Salem woman found unharmed in Chicago
Stephanie Billon of Salem and her boyfriend Timothy Hohl were located in Chicago this morning by Kenosha County Sheriff’s detectives assisted by Chicago Police Officers, Sgt. Bill Beth, Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department spokesman said this afternoon. Billon is safe and unharmed. Thursday, the Sheriff’s Department issued a missing person bulletin for Billon, whose family had […]
