Posts from ‘December, 2013’

Kenosha County Invite wrestling meet 2013 results

Wilmot Union High School hosted the Kenosha County Invite wrestling tournament today. Eight area high school wrestling teams participated. Team results were: Kenosha Bradford 229.5, Indian Trail High School 186, Bradley Tech 172, Westosha Central 151, Wilmot 118, Big Foot 87, Shoreland Lutheran 73 and St. Joseph 68. Full results brackets available here. Note: Thanks […]

Units responding for report of vehicle fire on I-94

At about 3:20 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue, Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue and Kenosha Fire Department units are responding to a report of a vehicle fire in the 6000 block of I-94. UPDATE 3:22 p.m. — Fire unit on scene reports vehicle appear to be overheated. ShareTweet0 Shares

Units responding to Salem School for smoke

At 2:54 p.m., Town of Salem Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to Salem School for a report of smoke in the building. Per dispatch, a custodian at the school is reporting smoke inside and the smell of something burning near the south end of the school. UPDATE 2:58 p.m. — Bristol Fire and […]

A word from our sponsors: Santa visits Heidi’s Bakery & Cafe

Note: Heidi’s Bakery & Cafe is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH Santa visited Heidi’s Bakery & Cafe this afternoon at the business’ new location at 24123 75th Street in Paddock Lake, just a couple of buildings east of where Heidi’s Bakery has been open since the summer of 2011. Santa visited with customers young and old […]

Units responding to crash on I-94

At about 2:03 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue, Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue and Newport Fire Department units are responding to a crash in the 12200 block of I-94, southbound lanes. Dispatch says crash reportedly involves a semi-tractor trailer and three other vehicles. At least three injuries have been reported. ShareTweet0 Shares

Units responding for rekindle at barn fire

At 9:06 a.m., Town of Wheatland Fire Department units are responding to a report of a rekindle at the site of a barn fire from last night in the 39400 block of Bloomfield Road. Some flames were reported by a passerby, dispatch says. ShareTweet0 Shares

Freezing rain/sleet may replace some of tonight’s snow

A round of wintry mix precipitation  this evening instead of snow may reduce a little bit of the total snow accumulation we will see for today and tomorrow’s snow storm, the latest local National Weather Service forecast suggests. Total snow accumulation now from Saturday to Sunday is forecast for 3 to 5 inches. There is […]

Units responding for barn fire in Randall

At about 11:09 p.m., Randall Fire Department, Town of Wheatland Fire Department, Twin Lakes Fire Department, Twin Lakes Rescue and Silver Lake Fire Department units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a barn fire in the 39400 block of Bloomfield Road in Randall. Flames and smoke are visible, caller told dispatch. There […]

Freezing rain advisory extended to 8 p.m.

The National Weather Service has extended its freezing rain advisory to 8 p.m. tonight. The snow forecast for Saturday night-Sunday remains at 3 to 7 inches. There is a winter storm watch in effect from 6 p.m. Saturday to 6 p.m. Sunday. ShareTweet0 Shares

A word from our sponsors: Santa coming to Heidi’s Bakery & Cafe Saturday

Note: Heidi’s Bakery & Cafe is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH Santa will be visiting Heidi’s Bakery & Cafe  in its new Paddock Lake location — 24123 75th Street in Paddock Lake, just a couple of buildings east of where Heidi’s Bakery has been open since the summer of 2011 — on Saturday. The whole family […]

Units responding to Salem School for medical call

At 10:44 a.m., Town of Salem Fire/Rescue is responding to a medical call at Salem School in Salem. Dispatch says patient is a 4-year-old female who hit her head in the gym. She was briefly unconscious but is conscious again. ShareTweet0 Shares

Units responding for investigation in Salem

At 9:47 a.m., Town of Salem Fire/Rescue units are responding for an investigation in the 28100 block of Silver Lake Road in Salem. A caller reports smelling natural gas. ShareTweet0 Shares

Some local schools close

The slippery weather this morning has prompted some Kenosha County schools to close: Wheatland Center School will be closed Friday. Randall School will be closed Friday. Lakewood School will be closed Friday. St. Alphonsus School will be closed. Providence School will be closed. ShareTweet0 Shares

Units responding to school bus crash in Brighton

At about 7:35 a.m., deputies and fire and rescue units are responding to a report of a crash on Highway 142 and Highway X in Brighton. The crash involves a school bus. Preliminary report is that there are no injuries, dispatch says. UPDATE 7:44 a.m. — Bus able to get out of ditch. UPDATE 8:02 […]

Units responding for car-school bus crash in Salem

At about 7:28 a.m., Town of Salem Fire/Rescue units are responding to a report of a crash in the Salem Oaks area involving a car and a school bus. The scene is near 238th Avenue and 84th Street. Dispatch says there are about 40-50 students on the bus, but there appear to be no injuries. […]

Freezing rain advisory extended

The National Weather Service has extended a freezing rain advisory for our area until 3 p.m. Nothing else has changed about the advisory other than the time. Less than .10 inch of ice accumulation expected. A winter storm watch remains in effect from 6 p.m. Saturday to 6 p.m. Sunday. Three to 7 inches of […]

Santa coming to Westosha Senior Center Saturday

Santa is coming to the Westosha Senior Center,  19200 93rd St. (Highway C), Bristol, Saturday, Dec. 21. Children 11 and younger are invited to visit with Santa from 1 to 3:30 p.m. There will be homemade cookies, light refreshments and small gift and candy cane presented to each child. The event is free to the […]

Freezing rain advisory and winter storm watch issued

The National Weather Service has issued a freezing rain advisory for Friday and a winter storm watch for Saturday into Sunday. The freezing rain advisory is in effect from midnight to 9 a.m. Friday. Ice accumulations could be as much as 0.10 inches of ice. The winter storm watch is in effect from 6 p.m. […]

Ryan may be shifting toward supporting casino approval

U.S. Rep Paul Ryan may be shifting toward a stance in support of a Menominee tribal casino in Kenosha that is awaiting approval by Gov. Scott Walker, jsonline reported today. The Menominee tribe has been seeking approval to build a casino on the grounds of the closed Dairyland Greyhound Park. Supporters of the project say […]

Wilmot Union HS students participate in Hour of Code

Wilmot Union High School participated in “Hour of Code” last week. Students will gathered in a computer lab at the school to code for an hour. They learned computer programming to make apps and games. Hour of Code is a effort that supports Computer Science Education Week (Dec. 9-15).  About 40 students participated at Wilmot. […]

Allied Plastics parking lot plan gets Twin Lakes Village Board approval

A plan by a Twin Lakes company to locate a parking lot for its expanding plant along Holy Hill Road was approved Monday by the Twin Lakes Village Board. The property, currently a Christmas tree farm, will provide parking for employees of Allied Plastics, whose plant is located across the street. When discussed at a […]

A word from our sponsors: Heidi’s Bakery & Cafe new location now open with sandwiches, ice cream and bakery

Note: Heidi’s Bakery & Cafe is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH Heidi’s Bakery & Cafe is open in its new Paddock Lake location as of today. The new bakery and cafe has been the result of months of work by the owners Heidi and Michael Schuerstedt of Bristol remodeling the building at 24123 75th Street in […]

Units responding to fire alarm in Twin Lakes

At about 12:40 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire Department units are responding to a fire alarm in the 400 block of Lincoln Drive in Twin Lakes. UPDATE 12:44 p.m. – Some fire units are returning to quarters. UPDATE 12:47 p.m. — Fire chief also now clearing the scene. ShareTweet0 Shares

Units responding for investigation in Trevor

At about 11:45 a.m., Town of Salem Fire/Rescue units are responding for an investigation in the 27000 block of 98th Street in Trevor. Dispatch says a smell of natural gas has been reported. ShareTweet0 Shares

Community Baptist Church sermon series continues Sunday

The Community Baptist Church of Silver Lake continues the Christmas Sermon Series titled “Fulfillment” this Sunday at 10:30 a.m. This season, Cliff Pastor Hathcock examines Matthew’s references to Old Testament prophecy surrounding the birth of Jesus to demonstrate that they are “More than Predictions—In Jesus Christ, we find ‘Fulfillment.’” This week’s sermon deals with the […]

Units responding to crash in Bristol

At about 6:12 a.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units are responding to a report of a crash in the 19200 block of Highway C in Bristol. Radio transmissions via scanner indicate the crash may involve a single vehicle that is well off the road. UPDATE 6:14 a.m. — Bristol fire command requests Flight for Life […]

Deaths Dec. 18, 2103: Marilyn Jean Burnett

This post sponsored by Westosha Floral. 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

Sabrina Moran appointed to Silver Lake Village Board

Sabrina Moran was appointed Wednesday to fill the remainder of a seat on the Silver Lake Village Board. Moran will fill out the term of Barbara Ironside, who resigned in October. That term will end in April 2015. Moran was one of five people who submitted a letter saying they were interested in the job. […]

Bristol School First Quarter Honor Roll 2013-2014

Note: This post was sponsored by Derek’s Customer Computers. — DH The following students were named to the Bristol School first quarter honor roll for the 2013-14 school year: (* denotes straight As) Fourth Grade First honors — Aleksandra Bojanic, Emma Brandt, Emma Brewer, *Mallory Burns, *Ashton Bussiere, Quinn Caya, Mason Dreyer, *Ariana Eiler, *Savannah Fisher, […]

A word from our sponsors: New weekly ad for Marv & Alison’s Sentry posted at westofthei.com

Note: Marv & Alison’s Sentry is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH This week’s ad for Marv & Alison’s Sentry (formerly Lakeside Sentry)  in Paddock Lake is now available at westofthei.com. Click on the ad to see the full line-up of values for this coming week. The sale prices in this ad (click here to see ad) are […]

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