At about 8:23 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units are responding to the intersection of Highway 45 and Highway C in Bristol for an investigation. Per dispatch: A caller is reporting a large cloud of white smoke in the intersection. No flames seen. UPDATE 8:29 p.m. — Fire unit on the scene. Nothing showing. Share1Tweet1 […]
Posts from ‘May, 2014’
Dive team responding for possible water emergency in Kenosha
At about 4:53 p.m., the Kenosha County Dive team and Kenosha Fire Department units are responding for a possible water emergency call in the 2800 block of Alford Park Drive. UPDATE 4:55 p.m. — Kenosha Fire command says balloons were in the water. Dive team told to stand down. Share3Tweet3 Shares
Salem Grade School Family 5K Run/Walk
Families gathered at Salem Grade School for the 5K run/walk. It began at 8:30 a.m. Fee was $10 for an individual, $15 for a family. The course went down AH, through Falcon Heights and down 256th Avenue by Salem Community Park. Teachers Jennifer Mitacek and Barb Holm explain why they are having the run/walk. […]
Rebels and Redcoats Revolutionary War Reenactment at Fox River Park June 21 and 22
The Rebels and Redcoats Revolutionary War Reenactment will be camped in Fox River County Park on June 21 and 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Hosted by the 3rd New York regiment and the Kenosha County Park Department, members of the North West Territory Alliance will present an encampment with the goal of teaching what […]
Deaths May 30, 2014: Courtney N. Dunn
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
A word from our sponsors: Elvis from Kenosha Kingfish visits blood drive at Fulmer Dentistry
The Paddock Lake-based dentistry practice of James Fulmer, DDS, sponsored a blood drive Friday. Among those who came by was Elvis, the mascot of the new Northwoods League baseball team the Kenosha Kingfish. Blood collected at the drive will benefit The Blood Center of Wisconsin. The blood drive at Fulmer Dentistry is an annual event. Share1Tweet1 […]
UW-Extension offering babysitting training
Kenosha County UW-Extension is offering babysitting training on: Wednesday, July 2th, registration is due Thursday, June 19. Thursday, July 10th, registration is due Thursday, June 26. Tuesday, July 29th, registration is due Thursday, July 17. The class is one day long from 8:45 AM to 4:30 PM at the Kenosha County Center in Bristol. The […]
A word from our sponsors: Wisconsin Emissions Testing available at Wilmot Auto Service
Note: Wilmot Auto Service is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH Wisconsin Emissions Tests can now be done at Wilmot Auto Service. The test is free to you. Call 862-6300 for an appointment. Hours are Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 7:30 to 11 a.m. Wilmot Auto Service, Inc is an independent […]
Lakeland majors White Sox raise awareness for ALS with red hats & socks
The White Sox baseball team in the Majors division of Lakeland Little League have been helping raise awareness during ALS Awareness Month by wearing red socks and red hats during May. Red is the color people wear for ALS Awareness Month. The wife of the team’s coach Mike Whiteyes died 5 years ago of ALS. ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) […]
Garage sales page updated
West of the I’s garage sales page has been updated. Be sure to check it out each week before you begin your bargain hunting. If you’d like your sale added to the list, please drop us a line at darren@westofthei.com. Include your address, days, hours etc. We’ll even add a map to your info. Share1Tweet1 Shares
Units responding for vehicle fire in Paris
At about 9:41 p.m., Paris Fire and Rescue units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding to the 120000 block of Highway 158 for a vehicle fire. UPFATE 9:42 p.m. — Per dispatch: Vehicle is just west of I-94. Kenosha Fire Department also responding. UPDATE 9:46 p.m. — Units on the scene report flames under the […]
Deaths May 29, 2014: Marion Laczynski, Lydia Katherine Sievert
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: Share1Tweet1 Shares
Trustee’s quest to bring old Bristol Town Hall back to use continues
A Bristol village trustee’s desire to make use of the old town hall building on Highway C in Bristol Woods County Park for some meetings or other events continues, but has met some obstacles along the way. The Village Board has discussed Trustee John McCabe’s proposal at its last two meetings. Wednesday, McCabe said the […]
Salem seeking residents to serve on incorporation committee
Salem town Clerk Cindi Ernest has distributed the following announcement regarding the formation of a committee to explore the incorporation of the town: The Town of Salem Elector’s, at their Annual Meeting, voted to form a committee to explore the concept of incorporation of the Town. This exploration may or may not lead to the Town pursuing […]
A word from our sponsors: ACE Soccer summer league registration deadline is Saturday
Note: ACE Soccer is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH Registration for ACE Summer rec league is under way. Ages will be kindergarten through adults. Games begin June 16 and end on Aug. 17 with the week of July 4th off. The games will be 5 vs. 5 plus a goal keeper for each division. Price $50 includes […]
Twin Lakes Area Chamber and Business Association unveils new logo
The Twin Lakes Area Chamber and Business Association, Inc. recently unveiled a new logo. The sunshine and waves logo was created by Adam Fitzgerald, as an independent study project while a student at Wilmot High School. Adam is now a UW-Whitewater student majoring in Marketing with an emphasis on Internet Marketing. Travis Wetzel, the Technology Instructor at […]
Garage sales page updated
West of the I’s garage sales page has been updated. Be sure to check it out each week before you begin your bargain hunting. If you’d like your sale added to the list, please drop us a line at darren@westofthei.com. Include your address, days, hours etc. We’ll even add a map to your info. Share1Tweet1 Shares
Deaths May 28, 2014: Nancy L. Keena
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: Share2Tweet2 Shares
Salem School seventh graders participate in Law Day in Kenosha and Madison
On May 1, 13 Salem School students attended the American Legion Law Day which was co-sponsored by the Kenosha County American Legion and the Kenosha Police and Sheriff’s Departments. All the seventh grade students had to write an essay in Social Studies on the topic “Crime Prevention…Who’s responsible?”. The seventh grade teachers then selected 13 […]
KASA Soccer to host free player/coach clinic May 30
KASA Soccer will be offering its first free player/coach clinic this Friday, May 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Silver Lake Park. KASA staff along with top level guest staff will be present and working with players to help them reach their potential as soccer players. This clinic is run by coaches and college players that […]
Silver Lake FD tires judged not worn out; may still be replaced
An inspection on Tuesday of the tires on the Silver Lake Fire Department apparatus showed all to have low mileage and sufficient tread depth. But Trustee Roger Johnson, chairman of the Emergency Services Committee, said Wednesday morning that he still may seek replacement of the tires. For now, the trucks are still considered out of […]
Units responding to Brighton School for medical call
At about 12:30 p.m., rescue and a sheriff’s deputy are responding to a medical call at Brighton School. Per dispatch: Patient is a female in her 20s with head pain. Share1Tweet1 Shares
Access to some roads to be restricted during Salem School 5k run/walk
David B. Shortess, Salem director of Public Safety, has made the following announcement regarding restricted access to some roads this Saturday: The Salem Public Safety Office will be assisting the Salem Grade School with its’ 5k run/walk on Saturday May 31st from 7am-1200pm. In the interest of public safety there will be restricted access to CTH […]
Paris Town Board says agreement with Kenosha best possible
Paris Town Board members on Monday praised an intergovernmental agreement with Kenosha regarding the annexation of up to 658 acres from the town into the city as a best possible situation considering the alternatives. The Town Board approved the agreement two weeks ago. Under the agreement, the town and the city have agreed that annexations will […]
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 […]
Flood advisory issued
Possible heavy rain for the area has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a flood advisory for an area of Wisconsin including Kenoshs County. Locations included in the advisory as having the potential to experience some flooding include Paddock Lake and Twin Lakes. Urban and small stream flooding is expected. The advisory is in […]
Stormy weather headed this way?
At about 3:20 p.m., the skies west of Paddock Lake are looking pretty dark. A short term forecast from the National Weather Service says thunderstorms are forming in the region, but no severe weather watches or warnings have been issued yet. NWS radar shows storms as far west as Janesville heading due east. UPDATE 3:27 p.m. — Pouring down […]
A word from our sponsors: ACE Soccer summer league registration under way
Note: ACE Soccer is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH Registration for ACE Summer rec league is under way. Ages will be kindergarten through adults. Games begin June 16 and end on Aug. 17 with the week of July 4th off. The games will be 5 vs. 5 plus a goal keeper for each division. Price $50 includes […]
Group announces effort to seek Silver Lake dissolution referendum
Organizers of a group looking to place a referendum question about un-incorporating the village of Silver Lake government have gone public with their effort. A press release distributed by former village President Jeff Albrecht via email on Monday announced the group’s intentions and said informational flyers on the effort were distributed before Monday’s Memorial Day parade […]
Wild Ones Native Plant Sale at Seno Center is June 7
Note: Wild Ones Native Plant Sale is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH The Wild Ones Native Plant Sale will take place Saturday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Seno Woodland Education Center, on Highway P, 1.5 miles north of Highway 50 (3606 Dyer Lake Road). Available for purchase will be Wisconsin native plants (including trees […]