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Posts from ‘November, 2015’
A word from our sponsors: Fortier Jewelers having holiday sale
Note: Fortier Jewelers is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH Fortier Jewelers in Union Grove is having a Holiday Sale! All fine jewelry will be 50 percent off during the sale, Nov. 19-28. New holiday store hours are: Mon., Tues., Wed., and Fri. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. […]
Twin Lakes Area Chamber and Business Association Trees on Parade 2015 is Dec 4 & 5
Note: Twin Lakes Area Chamber and Business Association is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH Twin Lakes Area Chamber and Business Association Trees on Parade 2015, sponsored by Allied Plastics, Inc, will take place Friday Dec.4 and Saturday Dec. 5 at St. John the Evangelist Church Community Center, 701 Lake Ave., Twin Lakes. This year’s “Jingle Bell Christmas” marks […]
Silver Lake Park Commission Shop-n-Drop set for Dec. 4
The Silver Lake Park Commission is hosting a Drop-n-Shop on Friday, Dec. 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Riverview School gymnasium. The event will allow parents to drop off their children for adult supervised activities, games and fun, giving the parents an opportunity to shop, dine and relax. Children 3 years and older […]
Units responding for investigation in Bristol
At about 8:57 a.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units are responding for an investigation in the area of Highways WG and MB in Bristol. Per dispatch: Caller reported a strong smell of gas in the area. ShareTweet0 Shares
Units responding for gas line break in Wheatland
At about 6:23 a.m., Town of Wheatland Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding for a report of a possible gas line break at 373rd Avenue and Geneva Road in Wheatland. ShareTweet0 Shares
Silver Lake passes budget with flat tax levy
The Silver Lake Village Board at a special meeting Monday approved a budget with a tax levy showing a .04 percent decrease over 2015. The 2016 general property tax levy will be $1,025,823. The 2015 general property tax levy was $1,026,237. Trustee Roger Johnson was the only vote against the budget. ShareTweet0 Shares
Units responding for investigation in Wheatland
At about 6:01 p.m., Town of Wheatland Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units are responding to the 7700 block of Highway P for an investigation. Per dispatch: A strong smell of gas has been reported. UPDATE 6:35 p.m. – Utility crew now responding. ShareTweet0 Shares
Deaths Nov 23, 2015: Wm. “Bill” Spiegelhoff Jr.
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
Fire at Randall home was caused by fireplace embers
A fire that damaged a home in the 11500 block of 347th Avenue in Randall Friday afternoon is believed to have been caused by fireplace embers. Here is a rundown from Randall Fire Department Capt. Bob Stoll, the department’s public information officer: The fire started at the floor level on the first floor of a two story […]
A word from our sponsors: Fall is a great time to visit Hafs Road Orchard
Note: Hafs Road Orchard is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH The picking may be over, but fall is still a great time to visit Hafs Road Orchard. The orchard store is bursting with fresh apples for eating, cakes, pies, apple sauce, salads and crisps. Please feel free to call (262) 279-3638 to check on quantities of […]
Deaths Nov. 22, 2015: Peter R. Schmeckel
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
2015 La Salette Shrine Craft & Vendor Fair is Nov. 29
The 2015 La Salette Shrine Craft & Vendor Fair will take place Sunday, Nov. 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The event will include bake sale, hot food, raffle, unique and specialty gifts. Shop For The Holidays. May one-of-a-kind gifts. Come walk the grounds; holiday lights on at dusk. La Salette Shrine is located on Highway KD at […]
Silver Lake Sportsmen’s Club conducts hunter safety course
A hunter safety class was conducted earlier this month at Silver Lake Sportsmen’s Club. Skills practiced included shooting rifle, shotgun and tracking a deer through the woods. Here are some more photos: Share3Tweet3 Shares
A word from our sponsors: Nov. 22, 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): 10816 269th Ave, Trevor 11105 233rd Ave, Trevor 18625 116th St, Bristol 31120 Burlington Rd, Burlington 8537 Antioch Rd, Salem 27925 41st […]
Snow update: Snow fall total, get ready for a cold night
So with all of the snow that’s going to fall on the ground already at 6:30 p.m., I measured a total of 8.5 inches at westofthei.com headquarters in Paddock Lake since Friday at about 6:30 p.m. Now brace for some real cold. The National Weather Service forecast says we may see a low of 4 Saturday night. That won’t […]
Units responding to crash on I-94 in Bristol
At about 1:10 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue, Newport Fire Department and Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to the southbond lanes of I-94 north of Highway 165 for a crash. Per dispatch: Single vehicle along the median. UPDATE 1:14 p.m. — Pleasant Prairie FD will handle the scene. Bristol […]
Snowmobile trails not open
The Kenosha County snowmobile system is not open despite Friday and Saturday’s snowfall. The recording at the trail conditions hotline says the trails are not open because marking of the trails is not complete and some farm fields are not ready to be driven on. The Kenosha County snowmobile trail hotline is: 671-4944. Share48Tweet48 Shares
Units responding to crash on I-94 in Paris
At about 11:15 a.m., Paris Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in about the 1500 block of the southbound lanes of I-94. Per dispatch: Crash reportedly involves at least three vehicles and perhaps more. Kenosha Fire Department has offered to also respond and Paris command has […]
Reader’s photos: First big snow fall of Winter of 2015-16
Here are some photos readers have shared of the first snow — which also happens to be the first big snow — of the Winter of 2015-16: Share12Tweet12 Shares
Units responding for crash in I-94
At about 10:45 a.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue, Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue and Kenosha Fire Department units are responding for a crash in the southbound lanes of I-94, south of the Highway 50 interchange. Dispatch described the incident as SUV versus median. More than one occupant in vehicle. UPDATE 10:59 a.m. — Incident command sends […]
Units responding to crash in Salem
At about 8:58 a.m., Town of Salem Fire/Rescue and Silver Lake Rescue Squad units are responding to a report of a crash at Highways F and FR in Salem. Per dispatch: One vehicle off the road, unknown injuries. ShareTweet0 Shares
Morning snow update
At 8:30 a.m. , I measured an additional 5 inches of snow at westofthei.com headquarters in Paddock Lake. That would be a total of 7 inches since snow started falling at about 6:30 p.m. Friday evening. Not much has changed about the local National Weather Service forecast. The winter storm warning is still in effect until […]
A word from our sponsors: Nov. 21, 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): 940 Rhyners Ln, Twin Lakes ShareTweet0 Shares
Snow update
Early snowfall suggests we are well on our way to seeing 5 to 9 inches of snow accumulation from this storm. Snow started falling in Paddock Lake at about 6:30 p.m. At 10:30 p.m., I measured 2 inches of wet heavy snow on the ground. I hope you got some gas for that snowblower. The National […]
Deaths Nov. 11, 2015: Randall Gilbert Woda, Dorothy L. Janis, Steven Mendez
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 to fire in Randall
At about 12:30 p.m., fire department personnel are on the scene of a structure fire in the 11500 block of 347th Avenue in Randall. Kenosha Area Fire and Rescue Scanner Facebook page is reporting the following departments responding: Randall Fire Department, Twin Lakes Fire Department, Town of Wheatland Fire Department, Silver Lake Fire Department. Town […]
Pat Kjelllander recognized for 36 years as Twin Lakes election official
Pat Kjellander was recognized by the Twin Lakes Village Board on Monday for her 36 years of service to the village as an election official. Kjellander first worked a Twin Lakes election in 1979. She was named chief election inspector in 2001. “I don’t know how they will do it without you,” said Village President Howard Skinner. […]
Units responding for fire on I-94
At about 9:39 a.m., Paris Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a vehicle fire in the southbound lanes of I-94 near the Highway 142. Per dispatch: Flames and smoke reported. State Patrol unit also responding. UPDATE 9:45 a.m. — Deputies not finding a vehicle on fire in reported […]
Winter storm warning issued
The National Weather Service has now issued a winter storm warning for our area in regards to the expected snow coming Friday night and Saturday. The warning is in effect from 9 a.m. Friday to 3 p.m. Saturday. The snow forecast for Western Kenosha County are a little heavier than last time we checked in, with […]
