The Salem Town Board on Monday presented representatives of the Wilmot High School academic decathlon team team with a proclamation recognizing their 2015-16 season, which recently included a state title. The team is moving on to nationals in Alaska next month. The Wilmot team is the defending national champion in their division. The proclamation reads as follows: WHEREAS, […]
Posts from ‘March, 2016’
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. Check out these coupons for two great […]
Happening now: Girl Scout Troop 7311 hosting drive through cookie sale today
Girl Scout Troop 7311 is hosting a drive through cookie booth on Saturday, March 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or while supplies last. The booth is at Salem Grade School at the Highway 83 entrance. ShareTweet0 Shares
Paris and Somers to hold public hearing April 7 on economic development intergovernmental cooperation agreement
Paris and Somers will hold a joint public hearing on April 7 on a proposed intergovernmental cooperation agreement aimed at controlling and encouraging economic development along I-94 and the borders between the two municipalities. The hearing will take place at 7 p.m., in the Kenosha County Center Hearing Room, located at 19600 75th St., Bristol, […]
Salem Town Board recognizes Central HS cherreleaders for 2016 state title
The Salem Town Board on Monday presented representatives of the Central High School cheer team with a proclamation recognizing their 2015-16 season, which ended with a state title. The proclamation reads as follows: WHEREAS, Central Westosha Varsity Cheerleaders won Wisconsin’s WACPC State competition Large Varsity Division; and WHEREAS, the team earned its highest points of the season, 95.6 which […]
Work to close Highway 50 at rail crossing in Kenosha
If you head deep into Kenosha on Highway 50 regularly, you might be interested in this notice of closure issued by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Friday: Union Pacific Railroad Company is planning on reconstructing an at-grade railroad crossing on WIS 50 (75th Street), near 51st Avenue, approximately one mile east of WIS 31 (Green […]
Units responding for smoke in house in Salem
At about 3:22 p.m., Town of Salem Fire/Rescue and Bristol Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of smoke from a house in the 8000 block of Antioch Road (Highway 83) in Salem. Per dispatch: No flames seen but a lot of smoke at this location. Occupants of home have […]
DPI tells Paddock Lake Community Library side agreement on representation not compliant
A side agreement designed to maintain equal representation among the municipalities on the Community Library Board does not comply with state statutes, a Department of Public Instruction official says. The opinion is contained in a letter dated March 17, 2016 from John DeBacher, Director, Public Library Development, Division for Libraries and Technology to Paddock Lake village Trustee Kathy Christenson. Paddock […]
Six Stateline Wildcats wrestlers qualify for 2016 state tournament
Six wrestlers from Stateline Wildcats Wrestling Club will be participating in the Kids Folkstyle State Championship tournament in Madison on Friday, March 25 and Saturday, March 26. William du Chemin, Lucas Sandrik, Joel Sullivan, Andrew Tucknott, Benson du Chemin and Aidan Squier qualified last weekend at the regional tournament in Oregon. More info about the state tournament is […]
A word from our sponsors: Good Foods Group seeks office & production staff
Note: Good Foods is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH Good Foods Group is experiencing tremendous growth! Good Foods is located in Pleasant Prairie near the RecPlex and is less than twenty minutes from Westosha Central High School. We are closer than you think (less than 3 miles east of I-94 off […]
Spring Election 2016: Bristol School District candidate Q&A
Voters in the Bristol School District will be able to cast a ballot in a contested school board race on April 5. Voters will be able to vote for three at-large candidates out of a field of four. The top three in votes will fill the seats. The same questionnaire was submitted by westofthei.com to each candidate, by email […]
Units responding for alarm in Bristol
At 2:27 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units are responding to an alarm in the 11700 block of 214th Avenue in Bristol. Per dispatch: Caller reporting a carbon monoxide alarm. ShareTweet0 Shares
Less than an inch of accumulation of sleet or snow in forecast
Isn’t nice to be on the right side of a weather story for a change? I mean, we don’t even warrant a winter weather advisory. The latest local National Weather Service forecast still says our area should dodge the weather excitement expected in much of Wisconsin. That’s not to say we have a beautiful spring day in […]
A word from our sponsors: Home Again to host Easter Brunch on March 27
Note: Home Again is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH Home Again Restaurant in Salem is hosting an Easter Brunch on Easter Sunday. March 27. Brunch will include: Biscuits and gravy. Scrambled eggs. Breakfast meats. Assortment of quiche. Scrambled eggs. Breakfast potatoes. Brown sugar bourbon glazed ham. Stuffed pork loin. Lemon […]
Deaths March 23, 2016: John Edward Menarek, Marjorie Miller
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
Salem to take on water patrol for Silver Lake, Paddock Lake and Lilly Lake
Note: Updated now with comment from Salem Supervisor Dan Campion. — DH Salem expanded its water patrol obligations beyond its own borders this summer with the approval of three contracts to patrol Silver Lake, Paddock Lake and Lilly Lake in Wheatland. Separate contracts with the village of Silver Lake, the village of Paddock Lake and Wheatland were approved […]
A word from our sponsors: Village Pub of Silver Lake hosting Easter Brunch March 27
Note: Village Pub of Silver Lake is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH Village Pub of Silver Lake will be hosting a Easter Brunch on Sunday, March 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Featured will be a build an omelette station. The brunch also will include: Honey baked ham. Slow roasted beef tips. Broasted chicken. […]
Mikaela Coose named to Olivet Nazarene University Fall 2015 Dean’s List
Mikaela Coose of Twin Lakes, was named to the dean’s list at Olivet Nazarene University during the recently completed fall 2015 semester. To qualify for inclusion on the dean’s list, a student must have been enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student and must have attained a semester grade point average of 3.50 or higher on […]
Spring Election 2016: Wilmot Union High School District candidate Q&A
Voters in the Wilmot Union High School District will be able to cast a ballot in a contested school board race on April 5. Voters will be able to vote for three at-large candidates out of a field of five. The top three in votes will fill the seats. The same questionnaire was submitted by westofthei.com to each candidate, […]
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 […]
Bristol School rehearsal
This afternoon the 3rd and 4th grade at Brsitol School put the final touches on their vocal concert for this evening. The theme is “Let’s Eat”. ShareTweet0 Shares
Fox River Park now fully open
All parts of Fox River County Park in Salem are again open for normal use, County Executive Jim Kreuser announced Tuesday. The park closed Feb. 15 so that a contract crew could cut ash trees to try to halt the spread of the emerald ash borer. Parts of the park reopened March 12. From a […]
Units responding to Wilmot UHS for medical call
At about 1:32 p.m., Town of Salem Fire/Rescue units are responding for a medical call at Wilmot Union High School. UPDATE 1:33 p.m. — Patient is a 17 year old experiencing abdominal pains. Patient is with school resource officer. Share3Tweet3 Shares
Units responding for smoke and flames in Paris
At about 1:03 p.m., sheriff’s deputies and Paris Fire and Rescue units are responding to a report of smoke and flames in the area of Highways K and D-north in Paris. UPDATE 1:07 p.m — Deputy reports that smoke is probably from a controlled burn at the Strawberry Creek Golf Course. Fire units still responding […]
Spring Election 2016: Silver Lake-Salem J1 School District (Riverview School) board candidate Q&A
Voters in Silver Lake-Salem J1 School District (Riverview School) will be able to cast a ballot in a contested school board race on April 5. Voters will be able to vote for two at-large candidates out of a field of three. The same questionnaire was submitted by westofthei.com to each candidate, by email or by mail. Here is […]
Wilmot UHS’ Sam Kirk signs basketball letter of intent with Cardinal Stritch Univeristy
Wilmot Union High School senior Sam Kirk recently signed a letter of intent with Cardinal Stritch University to play women’s basketball for the 2016-17 season. Kirk was a four-year varsity player at Wilmot. More information is available here at the stritchwolves.com. ShareTweet0 Shares
Sponsored post: Bristol School seeking lawn mowing bids
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Warm Tuesday, then sloppy and icy Wednesday and Thursday
Tuesday’s high temperature should be a very pleasant 61, says the National Weather Service forecast, but that should be the last pleasant weather for at least a few days. Wednesday’s forecast says temperatures should dip and there is a 90 percent chance of rain, perhaps up to a half an inch. That may become freezing […]
Salem discusses railroad crossing quiet zone facts and figures
One of the more persistent issues that has faced the Salem Town Board over the years is how to silence train horns through the town. While there’s been a lot of discussion, reliable facts were not always available. But the town now has a study that supplies some hard numbers — including cost — to upgrade […]
Units responding for alarm in Paddock Lake
At about 4:05 p.m., Town of Salem Fire/Rescue units are responding to an alarm in the 24900 block of 72nd Street in Paddock Lake. Per dispatch: This is a possible carbon monoxide alarm. ShareTweet0 Shares