The first Silver Lake 2016 Music at the Park will take place Sunday, June 26 at Schmalfeldt Park, 498 E. Wisconsin Ave., Silver Lake. Jubal’s Call will perform from 4 to 6 p.m. Attendees should bring their own chairs. Share4Tweet4 Shares
Posts from ‘June, 2016’
Units responding for crash in Bristol
At about 3:42 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding to a report of a crash at Highways 45 and 50 in Bristol. Per dispatch: Two vehicles involved. Traffic blocked. ShareTweet0 Shares
A word from our sponsors: 2016 Paddock Lake bike parade is July 2; cash prizes for best decorated bikes
Note: The village of Paddock Lake is advertising this event with westofthei.com. This is a paid announcement. — DH The annual Paddock Lake bike parade will take place July 2. Residents of all ages are encouraged to participate with a bike decorated for the holiday. Parade line-up will take place at 9:30 a.m. at McAlonan […]
Happening now: DNR hosting Outdoor Day June 25
A Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Day will take place Saturday, June 25 at Burlington Conservation Club from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring your family and join the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Burlington Conservation Club to help promote the safe and wise use of natural resources. Children and adults will be able to come […]
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 […]
Units responding for crash in Salem
At 10:24 p.m., Town of Salem Fire/Rescue units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding to a report of a crash in the 28400 block of Silver Lake Road in Salem. Per dispatch: Single motorcyclist down. UPDATE 10:47 p.m. — Deputy requests tow for motorcycle. ShareTweet0 Shares
Deaths June 24, 2016: George I. Boyd, David W. Fogarty, Ruth Warwick
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
Bango visits Falcon Hoops Basketball Camp
Falcon Hoops Basketball Camp was held this week at Central high School. The camp is for all girls and boys entering 2nd through 8th grade. Bango, mascot of the Milwaukee Bucks, came for a visit on the last day of camp. He posed for pictures with the kids and watched them perform some of their […]
A word from our sponsors: Twin Lakes Libertyfest is July 1-3; carnival rides return
Note: Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH Twin Lakes Libertyfest 2016 is July 1-3 this year. The annual festival, organized by the Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association includes music, food, a parade, fireworks and fun. This year also marks the return of carnival rides to Lance Park […]
Deaths June 23, 2016: Brenda Gertrude Rozman
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
Megan (Kerkman) LeQuesne to among UW-Whitewater athletics 52nd Hall of Fame Class
Megan (Kerkman) LeQuesne, Central High School graduate, will be among the the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater department of intercollegiate athletics 52nd Hall of Fame Class. The other former student-athletes are: Jeremy Burks ’01, Stuart Elzy ‘01, Melinda (Erickson) Hoffman ’02, , Kara (Krumenauer) Meissen ’01, Allison (Erickson) Tenhagen ’02, Steve Tenhagen ‘02 and Ryan Zelhofer ’04 […]
2016 Silver Lake Boat Parade set for July 4
The 2015 Fourth of July Silver Lake Boat Parade will take place July 4 starting at 1 p.m. on the water of Silver Lake. Participants can dress up their body and boat and join the fun. Boats meet on the lake in front of Silver Lake Marina. There will be a lead boat. The parade is […]
Randall School supports four veterans for honor flights
Randall Consolidated School was able to donate $1,857, with an additional $250, as a matching donation to come soon, to the Wisconsin Stars and Stripes Honor Flight. The Randall Student Council, the group organizing this project, set their goal early in the fall of 2015 to send two veterans to Washington DC. However the support was […]
Units responding for investigation in Wheatland
At about 12:38 p.m., Town of Wheatland Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding for an investigation in the 7800 block of Highway KD. Per dispatch: Caller has reported what may be a field fire. ShareTweet0 Shares
Units responding for fire along Bristol-Paris border
At about 12:12 p.m., Paris Fire and Rescue, Bristol Fire and Rescue, Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue and Somers Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a fire in the 13900 block of 60th Street (Highway K) along the Paris-Bristol border. Per dispatch: Fire is in a pole barn housing […]
DNR biologist: No evidence of cougar found
A search of the area in Western Kenosha County where some residents believe they saw a cougar Tuesday turned up no evidence a big cat was there, a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources spokesman said Wednesday. DNR personnel found tracks in the area from a number of animals such as coyotes, deer and other small mammals, but […]
Wheatland Fire Dept. annual festival is June 24-26
The 48th Annual Town of Wheatland Fire Department Festival will take place June 24-26 at New Munster Park. This event includes food, fun and refreshment for all. Here is the lineup of activities for the weekend: Friday, June 24 — 95 WIL Rock 5:01 Club starts off at 5 p.m. Softball games start at 6 p.m. […]
June 22, 2016 lake test results: All tested beaches open
Weekly test results for some Western Kenosha County lakes showed E.coli levels below beach warning or closure levels. Results reported Wednesday by the Kenosha County Health Department were: Silver Lake — Silver Lake County Park, 10 E.coli/100 mL. Paddock Lake — Old Settlers Park, 5 E.coli/100 mL; North Shore Beach Association, 11 E.coli/100 mL; Hoag Beach, 6 E.coli/100 mL; PHLA Beach, 10 E.coli/100 […]
Storm outlook: Less chance this afternoon, higher this evening
The National Weather Service has backed off some on its forecast of a thunderstorm this afternoon. At 2:22 p.m., the local NWS forecast says there is just a 40 percent chance of a thunderstorm happening yet this afternoon. This evening, there is a 70 percent chance of a thunderstorm. Those storms could be severe. ShareTweet0 Shares
Coverage of Salem merger informational forum #2
Salem on Tuesday hosted its second informational forum regarding the proposed merger with Silver Lake at Town Hall. This audience, at about 35 people was a little smaller than the audience for a similar forum last week. Those in attendance Tuesday heard a presentation on the process and were able to ask questions and make […]
2016 Paddock Lake bike parade is July 2; cash prizes for best decorated bikes
The annual Paddock Lake bike parade will take place July 2. Residents of all ages are encouraged to participate with a bike decorated for the holiday. Parade line-up will take place at 9:30 a.m. at McAlonan Park, 248th Avenue between 72nd and 73rd Streets. The parade will start at 10 a.m. The route will proceed north […]
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 […]
Reader’s photos: Last ride for SLFD Chief David Zillmer
Juddie Brandes of Silver Lake submitted this photo from the funeral Tuesday of David Zillmer, former Silver Lake Fire Department chief and longtime member of the department. Zillmer, 70, died June 14. His obituary is available here. ShareTweet0 Shares
Thunderstorms, maybe severe, in Wednesday’s forecast
Thunderstorms, maybe severe, are in Wednesday’s National Weather Service forecast for the area. As of Tuesday evening there are no formal watches, warnings or advisories in effect for Western Kenosha County on Wednesday. However, the NWS says there is a 60 percent chance of a thunderstorm Wednesday and a 70 percent chance of a thunderstorm Wednesday night. […]
A word from our sponsors: Continued growth at Northlake Engineering spurs hiring; starting wage increased
Note: Northlake Engineering is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH Northlake Engineering, Inc. continues to grow and is adding to its staff. Northlake Engineering is a manufacturer located in Bristol, WI. We have been in business for over 50 years and are now part of Standex Electronics. We specialize in design […]
Deaths June 21, 2016: Dorothy E. Ludwig
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 crash in Paddock Lake
At about 3:08 p.m., Town of Salem Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a crash at Highways 50 and 83 in Paddock Lake. Per dispatch: Two vehicles involved, one still on the roadway and one in a bank parking lot. One person reporting an injury. ShareTweet0 Shares
Sheriff’s Department warns of cougar sightings in Wheatland
Reports from several residents, along with what appear to be some attacked chickens, have triggered a search for a cougar in Western Kenosha County, said Sgt. Dan Ruth, Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department spokesman. An automated emergency call was put out about cougar sightings Tuesday to phone numbers in a three-mile radius from the 35500 block of 52nd […]
Units responding for crash in Bristol
At about 6:41 a.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding for a crash in the 12700 block of Highway 45, just north of the state line in Bristol. Per dispatch: Crash involves a single motorcyclist who went down perhaps after hitting something slick in the roadway. Injuries believed to be […]
Salem Town Board questions Public Safety Department traffic initiative
A traffic patrol initiative, driven by a grant, that has increased patrol by Salem Public Safety officers on Highway 50 drew questions from the Salem Town Board at Monday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting. Board members were upset that they had not been told of the grant program and that plans were to increase traffic […]
