At about 7:06 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue, Town of Salem Fire/Rescue, Paris Fire and Rescue and Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue units are responding to a report of a large amount of smoke coming from a chimney in the 16200 block of 75th Street in Bristol. Per dispatch: Person reporting smoke stopped at house but […]
Posts from ‘June, 2014’
Dissolve Silver Lake village government group files petition for referendum
Representatives of a citizens’ group seeking to dissolve the Silver Lake village government filed a petition Wednesday calling for a Nov. 4 referendum on the issue. A representative of the group, Moving Silver Lake Forward, said 440 signatures were collected. Only 124 valid signatures are needed for the petition to be valid. If sufficient signatures are certified by village […]
Units responding for crash in Twin Lakes
At about 2:06 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire Department units and Twin Lakes Police officers are responding to a car that has struck the front of a store in the 700 block of North Lake Avenue in Twin Lakes. UPDATE 2:07 p.m. — Police chief is on the scene and reporting no injuries. Vehicle has pulled away from […]
Silver Lake Firefighter’s Association donates money to local needy families
The Silver Lake Firefighter’s Association President Branden Sellers presented Riverview School Principal Andrea Zachary with a check for $800 for local needy families. The money came from the proceeds of the association’s Memorial Day pancake breakfast, in addition to a donation from the association. The Silver Lake Firefighter’s Association would like to thank everyone for their […]
Twin Lakes-Randall Summer Recreation sign-up is May 28
There is still time to sign up for the 2014 Twin Lakes-Randall Summer Recreation Program. The program is open to all students. The program runs from July 7-31, Monday through Thursday, at Lakewood School. Here is a full list of offerings and times. Here’s an added page. Contact Val Lass at VLass@tds.net to complete registration. ShareTweet0 Shares
Units responding for gas main break in Bristol
At about 12:42 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding to a report of a gas main break at a residence in the 19400 block of 83rd Street in Bristol. Per dispatch: Break is about a foot from a residence and the line is hissing. We Energies also responding. ShareTweet0 […]
Units responding for Lake Michigan water call
At about 12:20 p.m., Kenosha County Dive Team members are among the units responding to a report of a water emergency. A person has been reported in Lake Michigan. Kenosha Area Fire Rescue scanner is reporting the location as 52nd Street and Sixth Avenue in Kenosha. UPDATE 12:25 p.m. — Dive team standing down. ShareTweet0 […]
Salem School eighth grade award winners announced
Salem School eighth grade award winners were announced at the graduation ceremony June 10. The 2014 award winners are: Student of the Year–Haley Trecker. Scholastic Award–Haley Trecker. American Legion–Siera Sieberth, Connor Stickels. SPEAK Award–Becca Bell, Braden Gere. Athlete of the Year–Becca Bell and Lauren LaPlant, Braden Gere. Daughters of the American Revolution–Mackenzie Maccaux. Merten and Meier […]
Dense fog advisory issued
A dense fog advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for Kenosha County. The advisory is in effect until 9 a.m. Visibility could be limited to a quarter mile or less. ShareTweet0 Shares
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 […]
Units responding for crash in Brighton
At about 9:40 p.m., Town of Salem Fire/Rescue and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a crash in the 27700 block of Highway JB in Brighton. Per dispatch: One vehicle on its side and another in a ditch. UPDATE 9:42 p.m. — Additional Salem ambulance requeated. UPDATE 9:46 p.m. — Salem incident command placing Flight for […]
Bristol to seek bids for new ambulance cardiac monitors
The Bristol Village Board on Monday authorized seeking bids for two new cardiac monitors for the fire department’s ambulances. Fire Chief Peter Parker made a strong case for making the purchase now, saying he would even forego replacement of an engine rather than wait longer on the monitors, which are about 10 years old. “I do […]
Cub Scout Pack 381 to sell brats as fundraiser Sunday
Cub Scout Pack 381 of Wheatland Center School, is having a Pack fundraiser at Richter’s Marketplace in Twin Lakes, Sunday, June 29, from 9 a.m.-.2 p.m. The Scouts will be selling brats, hot dogs, chips, soda and water for sale. For your sweet tooth, they will have baked goods available for sale too. All funds help purchase […]
Connor Grayson appearing in UW-Whitewater play
“Deathtrap,” a story of two playwrights fighting for the right to produce the same play, comes to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in a production full of surprises. Connor Grayson, a senior theatre education major, from Silver Lake, appears as Porter Milgrim. “Deathtrap” tells the tale of struggling Broadway writer Sidney Bruhl, who takes an interest […]
Silver Lake FD to replace tires on other engine
The Silver Lake Fire Department will be replacing the 17-year-old tires on its other engine, SLFD Chief Dave Kordecki said today. The age of the tires had caused the engine to be put out of service in May. A set of tires for one engine and the tender (tanker) truck were already replaced earlier this month. At […]
Units responding for boat on Fox River in Wheatland
At about 3:20 p.m., sheriff’s deputies and Twin Lakes Rescue units are responding for a report of an unoccupied boat floating on the Fox River in Wheatland. Per dispatch: A caller reported seeing the boat on the river between Highway 50 and Highway K. UPDATE 3:26 p.m. — Twin Lakes Fire Department toned out for manpower for […]
A word from our sponsors: The Diettrich Farm offers unique summer riding camp program and more
Note: The Diettrich Farm is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH. The Diettrich Farm, an equine growth and learning center, offers a unique summer riding camp program for children of all ages and experience levels. The week long camp offers lasting benefits. Campers develop confidence, enhance their self-esteem, learn to trust their intuition, develop horsemanship skills, […]
Randall seeking residents for commissions, boards
Note: The town of Randall has advertised this opportunity on westofthei.com. — DH The Randall Town Board is seeking residents interested in serving on our Plan Commission, Park Commission and Board of Review. Please send a letter of interest to: Town of Randall, PO Box 116,Bassett, WI 53101 ShareTweet0 Shares
Rain, once again, likely today
Not that we haven’t had any rain lately, but the National Weather Service forecast says rain is likely again today. That rain might even come in a thunderstorm. The chance of rain is strongest (70 percent) before new, After that, rain and thunderstorms will be more scattered. ShareTweet0 Shares
Sheriff’s Dept. Twin Lakes PD to participate in Operation Dry Water June 27-29
The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department, Twin Lakes Police Department, the Wisconsin DNR, and other local law enforcement agencies will be participating in Operation Dry Water June 27-29, as part of a nationally coordinated effort to reduce the number of accidents and deaths related to boating under the influence (BUI). During this three-day weekend, officers will […]
Randall School honor roll third quarter 2013-14
The following post was sponsored by Gagliardi Law, LLP. — DH The following students were named to the Randall School Honor Roll for the third quarter of the 2013-14 school year. 7th Grade High Honors: Austin Adam, Tyler Adam, Dianna Barker, Jacob Brockway, Lauren Christensen, Gretta Cieslak, Skyler Cordova, Carson Doty, Grady Duffy, Alexandra Grobarchik, Emily […]
Deaths June 22, 2014: Jeffrey E. Miedema, Susanne I. Wilczek
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
Cheyenne Moffatt named to Beloit College Dean List
Cheyenne Moffatt of Twin Lakes was recently named to the spring 2014 Dean’s List at Beloit College. Moffatt is a First Year student. Beloit College is a leading liberal arts college founded on the Wisconsin frontier in 1846. Beloit presents students with a Liberal Arts in Practice curriculum offering more than 50 majors and hundreds […]
Dense fog this morning
The National Weather Service has issued a dense fog advisory for the area this morning. Visibility may be less than a quarter of a mile in places with fog. The advisory is in effect until 9 a.m. ShareTweet0 Shares
Wheatland Fire Department Carnival & Softball Tournament parade
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Rebels and Redcoats continues
Rebels and Redcoats continues, today, at Fox River Park, Silver Lake. The Revolutionary War re-enactment gives visitors a chance to see, hear, and smell, what life was like, and ask questions about it. Refreshments are available from the Boy Scouts. The schedule for today. 10:00 am Morning Color Formation 10:30 am Church Parade 11:30 am […]
rollover accident
rollver accident Hwy MB and E Somers toned out to assist with extrication 7:13 pm ShareTweet0 Shares
Justin Rullman graduates from Butler University
Justin Rullman, a Sociology major and a resident of Twin Lakes, was one of 824 Butler University students who completed degree requirements in May 2014. Those graduating included 130 in the College of Business, 79 in the College of Education, 220 in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, 84 in the Jordan College of […]
Bulls legend visits Central
Bob Love visited Falcon Hoops Basketball Camp, Thursday. He spoke about the importance of education, and staying in school, working to achieve one’s dreams. It’s important to listen to your parents and coaches. Love talked about being held back by his stutter and he overcame it and now he goes around and talks, and talks […]
Wheatland Fire Department festival is this weekend
The Wheatland Fire Department’s annual festival continues today and Sunday. Activities include music food and other fun centered at New Munster Park. A parade down Geneva Road through New Munster is scheduled for around 11:45 a.m. today. Musical entertainment tonight is Bella Cain. The annual softball tournament will take place throughout the weekend. ShareTweet0 Shares
