Salem hosted its annual Pumpkindaze festival Saturday at the Highway Department/Trevor Fire Station building in Trevor. Earlier in the day activities included a craft and vendor fair, food sales, fire department demos, pony rides, chance to observe and feed animals and pumpkin explosions by the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department. A talent show also took place in the early afternoon. Evening activities — […]
Posts from ‘October, 2015’
Units responding for smoke in Twin Lakes
At about 6:53 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue, Randall Fire Department, Town of Wheatland Fire Department and Richmond Fire Department units and Twin Lakes Police officers are responding to an apartment building in the 400 block of Lance Drive in Twin Lakes. Per dispatch: Smoke has been reported inside the building. UPDATE 7:02 p.m. […]
Units responding for shooting victim in Paddock Lake
At about 6:25 p.m., Town of Salem Fire/Rescue units are responding to a home in the 6100 block of 236th Avenue in Paddock Lake for a medical call. Per dispatch: Patient is a shooting victim. Deputies are already on the scene. Rescue is clear to enter home. UPDATE 6:36 p.m. — Salem F/R command requests […]
Units responding to Central High School for medical call
At about 4:15 p.m., Town of Salem Fire/Rescue are responding to Central High School for a trauma with injuries. Per dispatch: Patient is a 13-year-old football player in the stadium with a hip injury. ShareTweet0 Shares
Units responding to accident at Hwy 45 & Hwy C
3:25 – Bristol Fire and Rescue are responding to an accident at Hwy 45 and Hwy C involving three vehicles, one hit a tree. ShareTweet0 Shares
Central HS fall choir concert is Oct. 26
The Westosha Central High School Fall Choir Concert will take place Monday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. Those attending are asked for a non-perishable food item to be brought to donate to the Sharing Center. The concert will feature Choraliers, Concert Choir and CSI (Central Swing Inc.) Some of the pieces include: “Oh Happy Day!” […]
Wilmot UHS football team advances in round 1 of state playoffs
The Wilmot Union High School football team advanced in the first round of the Division 2 state football tournament Friday evening. The Panthers defeated Greendale 39-6, playing at Greendale. Next up for Wilmot will be Waukesha West High School Friday, Oct. 30 at Waukesha West. ShareTweet0 Shares
Units responding to crash in Randall
At 6:53 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue and Twin Lakes Police officers are responding to a report of a crash in the 2000 block of Richmond Road in Twin Lakes. Per dispatch: Three vehicles involved, including one rollover. UPDATE 6:54 p.m. — TLPD officer on scene requests sheriff’s deputy also respond. UPDATE 6:56 p.m. […]
Units responding for crash in Trevor
At about 6:15 p.m., Town of Salem Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the 10600 block of Highway 83 in Trevor. UPDATE 6:20 p.m. — One person may be injured. ShareTweet0 Shares
Riverview School visited by author Diane Z. Shore
Riverview School was visited Thursday by children’s author Diane B. Shore. Shore, who lives in Georgia, met with students in first through sixth grades, entertaining and teaching them with presentations that featured a mix of history, writing advice, insights into the life of an author and kid friendly humor. Topics touched on by Shore at […]
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 […]
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. ShareTweet0 […]
Longtime Randall Clerk Phyllis Kaskin lauded at her last Town Board meeting
Randall town Clerk Phyllis Kaskin was praised for her many years of service to the town at her last Town Board meeting Thursday night. Kaskin has been town clerk since 1967. She succeeded her husband, Bill Kaskin, who had died in office. “Anyone that has anything to do with the town knows Phyllis,” said town […]
Pringle Nature Center to host Halloween Candlelight Night Hike Oct. 30
Pringle Nature Center, 9800 160th Ave., Bristol will be having a Halloween Candlelight Night Hike on Friday, Oct. 30, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Come out if you dare to see if the ghouls really do come out at night. Come dressed in your best Halloween costume! The trails will be lit by candles. You might […]
Westosha Central Mountain Biking Club partipates in Cascade Mt. race
Westosha Central Mountain Biking Club participated in its final race of the year held at Cascade Mountain near Portage. Coaches are: Coach David Bender. Assistant Coach Mike French. Team members: Aaron Diaz, Arielle Zamba, Mason French, Travis Kukla, Devin Massie, Kylie Welker, Cody Welker. Places in this race: JV Boys — Aaron Diaz 8th place. JV Girls — Arielle Zamba 11th Place. Sophomore Boys — Mason French […]
Units responding for crash along I-94
At about 6:01 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the southbound lanes of I-94, north of Highway 50. Scene might be on the exit ramp from the southbound lanes at the 73rd Street intersection. ShareTweet0 Shares
Deaths Oct. 22, 2015: William F. Rasinskis
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 alarm in Paris
At about 3:52 p.m., Paris Fire and Rescue units are responding to a supervisory alarm at All Saints School in the 1400 block of 172nd Street in Paris. Per dispatch: Alarm is sounding; building has been evacuated. Students are present. No signs of fire have been seen. UPDATE 3:57 P.M. — Fire personnel on scene […]
Silver Lake to put library building on the market
The Silver Lake Village Board on Wednesday voted to put a former day care building on Second Street that it purchased to use as a library branch on the market. The purchase of the building at 209 N. Second Street was approved by the Village Board in 2013. The village took out the loan to purchase the building to […]
Red Ribbon Week 2015 kicks off at Randall School
Randall School celebrated the kickoff for Red Ribbon Week 2015 on Monday. Carson Doty was an 8th grader at Randall at the time, when she submitted the winning slogan for Kenosha County. She is now a student at Wilmot Union High School. The national Red Ribbon Week began in 1988. It is a symbol of […]
Salem to send $10,000 to The Sharing Center
The Salem Town Board voted unanimously Tuesday to send a $10,000 donation to local relief agency The Sharing Center. The action came at a special Town Board meeting. The donation was initiated and approved by electors at the April 2014 annual town meeting in a 53-3 vote. The funds were included in the 2015 budget. […]
Units responding for crash in Paddock Lake
At about 1:30 p.m., Town of Salem Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding for a crash in the 24600 block Highway 50 in Paddock Lake. Per dispatch: Crash involves a car and a semi-tractor trailer. UPDATE about 1:33 p.m. — Deputy on the scene reports occupant of car reporting back injury. Patient being kept still and in […]
Pringle Nature Center to host Invasive Species Workday Oct. 24
Pringle Nature Center, 9800 160th Ave., Bristol will be having an Invasive Species Workday on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to noon. Want to help with parkland restoration or use cool tools? Students or Scouts, do you need to earn some community service hours? With the help of volunteers, undesirable non-native, invasive plants are removed […]
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 […]
Salem fire and rescue coverage of Silver Lake finalized with town approval of agreements
The Salem Town Board effectively accomplished a merger of its Town of Salem Fire/Rescue with the Silver Lake Fire Department and kept the Silver Lake Rescue Squad in place as an emergency medical services responder in Silver Lake with the approval of a pair of agreements Tuesday night. The Town Board board, in a unanimous vote with all present, approved an […]
Deaths Oct. 20, 2015: Herbert E. Smith, Jerome Richard Loppnow
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
Touring BMX cyclists bring anti-bullying message to Central HS
The ASA No Place for Hate High School Tour came to Central High School Tuesday. The all-school assembly combined feats of flatland and high flying BMX bicycle riding and anti-bullying messages such as: “Eighty eight percent of students with social media accounts will see cyber bullying at least one time.” “Embrace your differences, Get to […]
Boy Scouts hosting haunted hay ride next two weekends
Three Harbors Council along with Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venture crews in the area are hosting a Haunted Hay Ride on Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24 as well as Friday, Oct. 30 and on Halloween, Saturday Oct. 31. Come out and have food and fun on the Haunted Hay ride through Camp Oh-Da-Ko-Ta as […]
Units responding to crash and fire along I-94
At about 6:10 a.m., various fire department units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a scene along the east side of I-94 near the state line. Per dispatch: A small grass fire has been reported. A crash involving a car and a semi tractor trailer also has been reported. The truck is blocking traffic in […]
Chronic pain help/support group forming in Twin Lakes
A group seeking to help people with chronic pain is forming in Twin Lakes. A local chapter of the American Chronic Pain Association will begin meeting on Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church, 8720 368th Ave. (at Highways O and F), Twin Lakes. Subsequent meetings will be the fourth Tuesday of each month. The […]
