The Silver Lake Village Board Committee of the Whole meeting for the first Wednesday of the month has been changed for this Wednesday to a regular board meeting, according to the official agenda posted Tuesday. At a regular meeting, action can be taken on items. Not so at a Committee of the Whole. Among the agenda items listed for […]
Posts from ‘June, 2015’
Units responding for crash in Paris
At about 9:10 p.m., Paris Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the 5800 block of Highway 45 in Paris. Per dispatch: Single vehicle hit a sign and entered the ditch. Sign may be under vehicle. Extent of injuries unknown. UPDATE 9:40 p.m. — All fire/rescue […]
Deaths June 30, 2015: William J. Neumiller
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Rich Rubietta to lead special musical service at Bristol United Methodist Church July 5
United Methodist Pastor Rich Rubietta from Park Ridge, Illinois will lead a special Musical service of worship hosted by Bristol United Methodist Church of Bristol, Wisconsin on Sunday, July 5 at 10 a.m. Rubietta is a songwriter and worship consultant who conducts high-energy, interactive worship experiences which include audience participation and upbeat versions of familiar hymns and original material. A […]
Silver Lake FD accepts donation of pet oxygen mask
The Silver Lake Fire Department now has a new tool to help pets that it rescues from burning buildings. Representatives of the department on Monday accepted a donation of a pet oxygen mask from Invisible Fence Brand and Westosha Veterinary Hospital in Silver Lake. Steve Burbick of Invisible Fence said the company annually makes such donations in […]
Units responding to crash along Salem/Brighton border
At about 5:40 p.m., Town of Salem Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash at Highways B and K along the Salem/Brighton border. Per dispatch: Two or three vehicles may be invovled. A utility pole and wires are down. A transformer may also have been damaged. UPDATE 5:41 p.m. […]
I-94 ramp to Highway 20 set to re-open this week
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation says an exit ramp from I-94 in Racine County, closed since March, should reopen this week. From a media release: During the early morning hours of July 3, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is scheduled to reopen the I-94 East (southbound) exit ramp to WIS 20 in Racine County. […]
Units responding for fire alarm in Paddock Lake
At about 4:48 p.m., Town of Salem Fire/Rescue units are responding to the 24500 block of 67th Street for a fire alarm at a residence. UPDATE 4:52 p.m. — Per dispatch: Deputies on the scene with residents report that this was an accidental alarm. Most fire units remaining in quarters. One continuing to verify situation. Share3Tweet3 […]
Genoa City Jays U14 are 2015 Chain of Lakes Baseball League champs
The Genoa City Jays U14 baseball team took first place in the Chain of Lakes Baseball League with a record of 16-3-1 (tie due to rainout that could not be rescheduled). The team, part of Genoa City Recreation, is made up of players from Lake Geneva, Genoa City, Burlington, Randall, Twin Lakes and Silver Lake. […]
Salem incorporation committee recommends more study
A Salem citizen committee that has been researching incorporation for a little over a year delivered a report on its findings and a recommendation to do a little more study of the issue. The presentation was made at a special electors meeting Monday evening. Committee Chairman Michael Mike Ullstrup led the audience through an information-packed 83 […]
Units responding for alarm in Wheatland
At about 9:24 a.m., Town of Wheatland Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units along with sheriff’s deputies are responding to a residence in the 39500 block of Bloomfield Road in Wheatland. Per dispatch: An upstairs smoke alarm has been activated. UPDATE 9:25 a.m. — Dispatch reports to Wheatland FD command that alarm company says […]
Deaths June 29, 2015: Linda Ann Dohse, Marlene Joyce Rothamer
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Central Falcons win youth clay target shooting state championship
The Central Falcons, a youth clay target team representing Westosha Central High School in Paddock Lake, won their first ever Wisconsin State High Overall Championship on June 27. The High Overall designation means that the Falcons had the highest combined total for the three Wisconsin State Championships in Skeet, Sporting Clays, and Trap. Critical performances by John Dietz, Ben […]
Delainey Smith signs letter of intent with Alverno College for soccer
Central High School senior Delainey Smith has signed a letter of intent with Alverno College in Milwaukee to play soccer. Smith has played soccer since Kindegarten through various leagues in Kenosha County and in Virginia Beach, VA. Share74Tweet74 Shares
Units responding for crash in Randall
At about 8:44 p.m., Randall Fire Department and Silver Lake Rescue Squad units are responding to a report of a crash in the 31600 block of Highway C in Randall. Per dispatch: Reports are that a single vehicle rolled over, that vehicle may be smoking and the driver still inside. UPDATE 8:58 p.m. — Twin […]
Deaths June 28, 2015: Arnold E. Dahl, Nicholas Peter Willkomm
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Units responding to Trevor-Wilmot School for alarm
At about 5:40 p.m., Town of Salem Fire/Rescue unit are responding to a report of a fire alarm at Trevor-Wilmot School. Share5Tweet5 Shares
Units responding to county park for medical call
At about 5 p.m., Town of Salem Fire/Rescue units andsheriff’s deputies are responding to Silver Lake County Park for a medical park. Per dispatch: Patient is a woman who has fainted at the beach pavilion. Share2Tweet2 Shares
Units responding for bed fire in Wilmot
At about 2:20 p.m., Town of Salem Fire/Rescue and sheriff’s deputies are responding to the 11900 block of 304th Avenue in Wilmot for a bed on fire. Per dispatch: The bed is in a bedroom of a residence and flames were seen. UPDATE 2:27 p.m. — Address is actually 10000 block of 304th Avenue. Silver […]
Incorporation options topic for Salem special electors meeting Monday
A special meeting of Salem electors will be held Monday, June 29 starting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 9814 Antioch Road (Highway 83), Salem. The agenda includes just one item, a presentation on the findings of the Town of Salem Incorporation Study Committee. The committee was formed after an initiative at the April 2014 annual meeting. The group was charged with […]
A word from our sponsors: June 27, 2015 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons
Note: Glenda and Butch Dupons, of Bear Realty, are westofthei.com sponsors. Here are open houses being hosted today by Glenda and Butch Dupons, of Bear Realty (click the links below for more information): 22414 31st St., Brighton 11105 233rd Ave, Salem 31120 Burlington Rd, Brighton 16805 93rd St, Bristol Share1Tweet1 Shares
Units responding for burning in Salem
At about 9:55 p.m., Town of Salem Fire/Rescue units and a sheriff’s deputies are responding to the 9700 block of 270th Avenue in Salem for a burning complaint. Per dispatch: Neighbor has reported a bonfire and fireworks at this location. Share2Tweet2 Shares
Deaths June 27, 2015: Leonard Boresch
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Mutual aid
Salem engine is responding to Antioch Station 1 at 5:46 pm. Share3Tweet3 Shares
Car fire
Bristol and Pleasant Prairie fire are responding to a fully engulfed vehicle fire in the center lane north bound on I-94 at 4:20 pm. Share1Tweet1 Shares
Brian Hopkin, Riley Meisinger named to Wisconsin Lutheran College’s Dean’s List
Area residents have been named to Wisconsin Lutheran College’s Dean’s List for the spring semester. To be eligible for Dean’s List, a student must carry a semester GPA of 3.6 or higher. Local students include: Brian Hopkins, of Silver Lake, a senior. Riley Meisinger, of Twin Lakes, a freshman. Wisconsin Lutheran College is an independent, […]
A word from our sponsors: Twin Lakes Libertyfest set for July 3 & 4
Note: Twin Lakes Chamber and Business Association is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH Twin Lakes annual summer celebration, Libertyfest, is set for Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 this year at Lance Park in Twin Lakes. The for all ages event is organized by the Twin Lakes Area Chamber and Business Association. Highlight of […]
Timothy Davis makes Harding University Dean’s List
Twin Lakes resident Timothy Davis, a senior psychology major at Harding University, is among more than 1,200 University students included on the dean’s list for grades achieved during the spring 2015 semester. The dean’s list is published each semester by Dr. Larry Long, University provost, honoring those who have achieved high scholarship. To be eligible, […]
Randall School recognizes teachers, aides, and bus drivers
Randall had its annual celebration to recognize and thank the many teachers, aides, and bus drivers that work in the district throughout the year. These individuals were invited to a gathering after school on Wednesday, May 27. Students made placemats and thank you cards for the substitutes. Teachers and administration presented the invitees with a […]
Paddock Lake residents have registered 12 of 50 licenses for golf carts
Twelve licenses have been issued for golf carts in Paddock Lake, since the village earlier this year passed an ordinance making the operation of the vehicles legal on most village roads. That number is lower than at least one village official. “I am surprised at the low issuance of golf cart licenses after all the […]
