Trevor-Wilmot School is advertising this position with westofthei.com. This is a paid announcement. — DH Trevor-Wilmot School is looking for basketball coaches for the girls and boys season during the upcoming school year. The girls season runs from the beginning of October to the beginning of December. The boys season runs from the beginning of […]
Posts from ‘September, 2016’
Deaths Sept 19, 2016: Mary Jane Dupons
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
Severe thunderstorm watch issued
At about 2:30 p.m., the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch for an area of Wisconsin including Western Kenosha County. The watch is in effect until 8 p.m. At 3:03 p.m., NWS radar shows a line of storms from Stevens Point to about Dubuque hading southeast. ShareTweet0 Shares
KAFASI workshop “Let’s Talk About Medicines” offered Sept. 29 or Oct. 5
The public is invited to attend Let’s Talk about Medicines, a free one-hour educational program by Wisconsin Health Literacy that seeks to provide participating adults and seniors with the appropriate resources, knowledge and strategies to better understand their medications. By focusing on safe and effective medicine use, individuals in this program will gain more familiarity […]
80s return to forecast
High temperatures in the 80s are returning this week to the local National Weather Service forecast. Highs of 80 or aboce are expcted Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Tuesday is forecast for 79, so who knows, it might make it to 80 too. The most significant chance of rain comes Monday night, with a 50 percent […]
A word from our sponsors: Randall Fire Department 1985 grass fire truck for sale by bid
Note: Town of Randall is advertising the sale of this item with westofthei.com. This is a paid announcement. — DH The Town of Randall is accepting sealed bids for the sale of a fire department 1985 Ford F-150 4×4 Fire Apparatus grass fire truck . Steel water tank and pump skid mounted in a six […]
Girl Scout Troop builds buddy bench for Trevor-Wilmot School
A local Girl Scout Troop has built a piece of furniture for Trevor-Wilmot School that they hope will help students who need a friend. Girl Scout Troop 9338 took on the project of building a buddy bench for Trevor-Wilmot as part of the troop’s quest to qualify for a Bronze Award. What’s a buddy bench? Troop […]
A word from our sponsors: Sept. 18, 2016 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): 1734 Knob Rd, Burlington 2614 200th Ave, Union Grove 10816 269th Ave, Trevor 14121 60th St, Bristol ShareTweet0 Shares
Units responding for crash along the Randall-Twin Lakes border
At about 7:54 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire Department and Randall Fire Department units and sheriff’s deputies and Twin Lakes Police officers are responding to a report of a crash in the 33800 block of 116th Street along the Twin Lakes-Randall border. Per dispatch: Vehicle may have rolled over and driver may have fled the scene. […]
Central HS seeking sponsors for educational forum on heroin
Westosha Central High School will be hosting an educational forum on the growing epidemic of heroin. “A Stairway to Heroin” will be held at Westosha Central High School on Tuesday, Nov. 1, from 6-8:30 p.m. It will be free and open to all community members 12 years of age and older. The school is looking for […]
A word from our sponsors: Trevor-Wilmot School seeking middle school coaches
Trevor-Wilmot School is advertising this position with westofthei.com. This is a paid announcement. — DH Trevor-Wilmot School is looking for basketball coaches for the girls and boys season during the upcoming school year. The girls season runs from the beginning of October to the beginning of December. The boys season runs from the beginning of […]
Powerful Tools for Caregivers series sign-up extended to Sept. 19
The time to register for the latest Powerful Tools for Caregivers series has been extended. Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a 6-week educational series designed by Stanford University to provide you with the tools you need to take care of yourself while caring for an adult loved-one. This program helps family caregivers reduce stress, improve self-confidence, communicate feelings […]
Community Baptist Church 5th annual Fall Fest is Oct. 15
Community Baptist Church of Silver Lake will host its 5th annual Fall Fest on Saturday, Oct. 15. Once again CBC family and village friends can come together for an evening of Autumn celebration, with carnival-style games, pumpkin snacks, brats and hot dogs, bon fire, hay rides, and more. Contact the church office for more details at […]
Bong Naturalist Association’s 17th Annual Wolf Lake Trail Run is Sept. 25
Support the Bong Naturalist Association by running or walking their 17th Annual Wolf Lake Trail Run on Sept. 25, at 10:30 a.m. in the Richard Bong State Recreation Area. Whether a long time supporter or a first time runner/walker of the Wolf Lake Trail Run, you will enjoy and appreciated the long held traditions of […]
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 […]
Deaths Sept. 16, 2016: Harvey R. Wunderlich
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
Still time to enroll in Wheatland Center School community education classes
Wheatland Center School is offering a variety of community education classes. There is still time to join a class. Classes conclude Dec. 14. Fees for classes vary. Check out this brochure for the whole line-up and a registration form. ShareTweet0 Shares
A word from our sponsors: Home Again Restaurant annual pig roast is Saturday
Note: Home Again Restaurant is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH Home Again Restaurant will host its third annual pig roast Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. Delicious slow roasted pig will be served, $10 for all you can eat. There also will be giant Jenga and baggo tournaments, raffles and drink specials. Home Again is […]
UPDATE: Vehicle on fire in New Munster was occupied
A pick-up truck on fire in a parking lot in New Munster Friday morning was occupied, a Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department spokesman said. The identity of the person in the vehicle has not been released as of 8:39 a.m., said Sgt. Eric Klinkhammer, KCSD public information officer, in a media release. Bystanders reportedly tried to get the person […]
Units responding for vehicle fire in New Munster
At about 7:55 a.m., Town of Wheatland Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to the 6500 block of 352nd Avenue in New Munster for a vehicle fire. UPDATE about 7:58 a.m. — Deputy on scene reports vehicle is a pick-up truck and it is fully engulfed in flames. UPDATE […]
Crow tests positive here for West Nile virus
The first bird this season in Kenosha County has tested positive for West Nile virus. Consequently, residents should take protective measures from getting mosquito bites, county health officials say From the Kenosha County Division of Health: The Kenosha County Division of Health reports a crow found in Kenosha County on September 2nd has tested positive for […]
Rain likely this morning
There’s rain in the latest local National Weather Service forecast for Friday in Western Kenosha County. While there’s some chance of rain all day Friday, the strongest chance is this morning, from about 8-11 a.m. While rain is more likely in the morning, a thunderstorm is more likely this afternoon. The chance of rain diminishes […]
Units responding to park for medical call
At about 10:12 p.m., Town of Salem Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to Salem Community Park for a medical call. Per dispatch: Patient is a male, over 50 years old, who is having an allergic reaction. ShareTweet0 Shares
Deaths Sept. 15, 2016: James “Jimmy” Hill
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
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 inf ShareTweet0 […]
Paddock Lake likely to extend time to pay for ash tree removal
Paddock Lake officials discussed Tuesday allowing property owners whose dead ash trees are taken down by the village to have a little longer to pay the bill. President Terry Burns presented the idea of allowing those whose diseased trees are taken down by the village to have until January 2018 to reimburse the village’s cost. […]
China subject of next Friends of the Community Library travelogue lunch on Sept. 27
Have you ever wanted to visit China. Join the Friends of the Community Library when Carol Dunn takes us with her to visit Beijing, the Forbidden City, Tinanamen Square and the Terra Cotta Warriors. There will also be a special Pulled Pork Sandwich Lunch. It will be at the Twin Lakes Community Library on Tuesday, Sept. 27. Lunch […]
A word from our sponsors: Continued growth at Northlake Engineering spurs hiring of electrical assemblers
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 Sept. 14, 2016: Mary Edna Sorrenson Polley, Jane M. O’Neil
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
Railroad crossing at Highway C to close next week for repairs
The highly traveled Highway C railroad crossing in Trevor will be closed to car and truck traffic next week while repairs take place. From Gary Sipsma, director of the Kenosha County Division of Highways: The Kenosha County Department of Public Works announces scheduled work to replace the Canadian National Railroad Crossing on County Trunk Highway […]
