Note: westofthei.com will be posting questionnaire responses from contested local village and town board, Western Kenosha County county supervisor and some school board candidates over the next week. All candidates in a given race were asked the same questions. Their responses are printed as received. The election is April 1. — DH Paddock Lake Village […]
Posts from ‘March, 2014’
Kenosha County 64th in healthy outcomes, says UW study
The Kenosha County Division of Health Services released the following statement regarding Wisconsin health rankings by county: Kenosha County ranked 64th out of 72 counties in Health Outcomes and 61st in Health Factors, according to the new County Health Rankings report released today by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (UWPHI) and the Robert […]
Thunderstorm possible tonight
The National Weather Service forecast says we are in line for some wet weather tonight — maybe even a thunderstorm. Rainfall between a tenth and quarter of an inch — higher amounts possible in thunderstorms — are expected. Wind gusts could be as high as 30 mph. Before 7 a.m. Friday, some of that precipitation […]
Election 2014: County Supervisor District 22
Note: westofthei.com will be posting questionnaire responses from contested local village and town board, Western Kenosha County county supervisor and some school board candidates over the next week. All candidates in a given race were asked the same questions. Their responses are printed as received. The election is April 1. — DH County Supervisor District […]
Election 2014: County Supervisor District 20
Note: westofthei.com will be posting questionnaire responses from contested local village and town board, Western Kenosha County county supervisor and some school board candidates over the next week. All candidates in a given race were asked the same questions. Their responses are printed as received. The election is April 1. — DH County Supervisor District […]
Wilmot Union High School honor roll first semester 2013-14
This post is sponsored by Derek’s Custom Computers — DH The following students were named to the Wilmot Union High School Honor Roll for the first semester of the 2013-14 school year: Seniors — Ashley M. Alter, Nathan Betke, Garrett M. Bogucki, Jozef Burritt, Jordan J. Cates, Abbey N. Chappell, Kari L. Clements, Summer Lynne N. […]
Election 2014: County Supervisor District 18
Note: westofthei.com will be posting questionnaire responses from contested local village and town board, Western Kenosha County county supervisor and some school board candidates over the next week. All candidates in a given race were asked the same questions. Their responses are printed as received. The election is April 1. — DH County Supervisor District […]
WisDOT to hold meeting on Highway 45 on April 7
Wisconsin Department of Transportation officials will be in Bristol on April regarding the Highway 45 improvement project. WisDOT representatives will be hosting a public open house at the Bristol Municipal Building, from 6 to 8 p.m. on April 7, said Bristol village administrator Randy Kerkman. DOT officials will have the latest information regarding proposed improvements to Highway 45 […]
Still time to order flowers from Paddock Lake Area Lions Club
The Paddock Lake Area Lions Club is again selling flowers. A dozen roses all one color, or a dozen roses in a rainbow of colors, or a bouquet of mixed flowers can be purchased for just $17 each. The flowers will be delivered on Wednesday, April 23, to anywhere in Kenosha County and in the […]
Paris Town Board OKs permit request for motorcycle/ATV business
The Paris Town Board on Tuesday approved a conditional use permit for a proposed motorcycle/ATV service and sales business on Highway 142 east of Highway 45. The permit was requested by Brett Weis, acting as the agent for the business. The town plan commission had earlier also approved the petition for the permit. The property […]
Election 2014: Silver Lake village trustee
Note: westofthei.com will be posting questionnaire responses from contested local village and town board, Western Kenosha County county supervisor and some school board candidates over the next week. All candidates in a given race were asked the same questions. Their responses are printed as received. — DH Silver Lake village trustee Janet Brager, age 57. […]
Central HS honor roll first semester 2013-14
The following post is sponsored by Buttons and Bolts Fabric and Quilting Supply. – DH The following students were named to the Central High School honor roll for the first semester of the 2013-14 school year. Straights A’s Freshmen –– Jason Anderson, Anneliese Ceisel, Julie Katzer, Bailey Menarek, Natalie Meyer, Anna Leigh Niles, Sheel Patel, Sarah […]
Spaghetti dinner on April 12 to benefit Central HS performing arts
An all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner and silent auction will take place on Saturday, April 12 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Central High School, located at 24617 75th St. in Paddock Lake. The event is sponsored by the Music Parents Association (MPA) and the Westosha CHS Foundation. Proceeds from the event will benefit the performing arts […]
Units responding for semi vs. building crash in Bristol
At about 10:10 a.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a business in the 8300 block of 196th Avenue in Bristol for a semi-truck that has struck a building. Per dispatch: A semi-truck backing into a loading dock hit the building causing damage to the dock area. No injuries are […]
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 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 effective from […]
Deaths March 25, 2014: Lillian Gizella Gureczny, Mary Isabelle Steponitis
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
Central HS band and choir in Florida for competition this week.
The Central High School Band & Choir are in Florida from March 23-30 to compete in the Festival Disney competition. The bands and choirs will be spending two days at Universal Studios and three days at Walt Disney World. While at Walt Disney World the bands and choirs will also compete against other high schools […]
Bristol to consider changes to street parking law
Making changes to an ordinance that prohibits parking on most village streets will be considered by the Bristol Village Board. Revisiting the village parking ordinance comes after a resident complained at a Village Board meeting on Monday that no parking regulations in his neighborhood mean residents effectively can’t have a large number of guests over. […]
.5 inch of overnight snow; rain on Thursday
We measured .5 inch of snow accumulation at westofthei.com headquarters from overnight. Not enough to warrant firing up the snow blower even if you have some gas you really, really want to burn off in the tank. Right now, there’s no more snow in the National Weather Service forecast, but there is a 70 percent […]
Units responding for report of fire in Bristol
At about 9:35 a.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue, Pleasant Prairie Fire, Antioch Fire Department and Rescue and Newport Fire Department units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a possible structure fire in the 10700 block of 200th Avenue (Highway 45) in Bristol. UPDATE 9:41 p.m. — Deputy on scene reports: Fire was […]
Wilmot Shooting Club teams sweep meet with Racine Lutheran
Wilmot Shooting Club Varsity, JV and Intermediate all won their first conference match vs. Racine Lutheran on March 18. Varsity 119-112 — Emily Galuszka, perfect 25; Jake Head, Matthew Phillips, Jacob Chism, Brendon Pietschman . Junior Varsity 107-92 — Isaac Thiel, Bradley Knoll, Ryan Neal, Benjamin Epping, Colin Olsen. Intermediate 99-36 — Garrett Kalenick, Dylan Raupp, […]
Deaths March 24, 2014: Mary Lou Whitney
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
Bristol opposes ATC route that would threaten trees
The Bristol Village Board passed a resolution opposing one of the routes proposed by American Transmission Company for a 138 kilowatt power transmission line from a substation in Salem to a substation in Lake Geneva. Board members are concerned that the route (in pink on this map) would threaten “heritage trees” along 216th Avenue along […]
Snow expected tonight
The National Weather Service forecast for tonight is calling for an 80 percent chance of snow. Less than one inch of accumulation is expected. The hourly forecast suggests snowfall should begin around 10 p.m. and be most intense between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. High temperatures are expected to remain in the 30s this week […]
Paris School honor roll for second quarter 2013-14
This post sponsored by Subway of Paddock Lake and Twin Lakes. — DH The following students were named to the Paris School honor roll for the second quarter of the 2013-14 school year: Sixth Grade High honors — Connor Christianson, Carson Edquist , Grace Henke, Bryce Lardinois, Walker MacIsaac, Carson Meredith, Massimo Rovella, Jenna Ziemelis. Honors — Emily Belmont, McKenzie Bermudez, Daniel […]
KD Park gates to reopen Tuesday
The gates to KD Park will be opened on Tuesday, Kenosha County Executive Jim Kreuser announced Monday. The gates had been closed on March 11 due to wet, impassable conditions. People could park outside of the gates and walk in to the park, during the closed period. “Conditions are right now that it is safe to allow vehicle […]
Bristol softball sign-up is April 3
Registration for the Bristol Recreation Department’s 2011 softball season will be April 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bristol Municipal Building, 19801 83rd St. Softball divisions are: Minors: 2nd Grade – 4th Grade Majors 5th Grade – 8th Grade Intermediates 9th Grade – 12th Grade All divisions are coed. All games are played June through […]
Election 2014: Salem town supervisors
Note: westofthei.com will be posting questionnaire responses from contested local village and town board, Western Kenosha County county supervisor and some school board candidates over the next week. All candidates in a given race were asked the same questions. Their responses are printed as received. — DH Salem town supervisor Mike Culat, age 61. Has […]
Deaths March 23, 2014: Eugenia Jean J. Schwanbeck
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
Units responding for outlet fire in Twin Lakes
At about 2:50 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire Department units and Twin Lakes Police officers are responding to a bakery in the 300 block of Main Street in Twin Lakes. Per dispatch: An outlet is on fire. UPDATE about 2:52 p.m. — Dispatch reports that people on the scene report they think the fire is out. […]
