Posts from ‘November, 2016’

Deaths Nov. 30, 2106: Anthony Alexander Hornof, Dennis Hole, Gladys Carol Cook

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 report of fire in Salem

At about 6:07 p.m. Town of Salem Fire/Rescue and Bristol Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding for a report of a possible fire in the 8100 block of 235th Avenue in Salem. Per dispatch: A possible fire that can be seen inside a window of a home reported. UPDATE about 6:09 p.m. […]

Santa visiting Twin Lakes Fire Dept. Dec. 3

The Twin Lakes Vol. Fire Dept and Rescue Squad will be hosting Santa at the Firehouse on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Members of the community are invited to stop by to visit with Santa. Bring your camera for a picture. Share2Tweet2 Shares

Units responding for alarm at Central HS

At about 12:18 p.m., Town of Salem Fire/Rescue units are responding to a supervisory fire alarm at Central High School in Paddock Lake. Per dispatch: Not known if alarm is related to a scheduled fire drill. UPDATE 12:20 p.m. — Dispatch reports alarm was for fire drill. Alarm company had not been notified. One unit […]

Brighton School Honor Roll first quarter 2016-17

Note: This post sponsored by Bumper to Bumper Paddock Lake Auto Parts. — DH The following students were named to the Brighton School honor roll for the first quarter of the 2016-17 school year: Principal’s honor roll Eighth grade — Abigail Conrad,  Hannah E. Coots, Noah Dufek, Megan M.Fliess, Megan M.Lejcar, Alyssa M. Meyer, Antonina L. Miller, Sydney R. Nys, Jacob R. Seward, Matthew […]

Here’s how to run for Salem Lakes village offices in April

Those looking to run for office in April in the new combined village of Salem Lakes will have some special procedures to follow. The cooperative plan calling for a merger of Salem and Silver Lake into the new village of Salem Lakes recently was approved by the state Department of Administration. When the merger takes […]

Units responding for investigation in Paddock Lake

At about 7:01 a.m., Town of Salem Fire/Rescue units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding for an investigation in Paddock Lake. Per dispatch: Caller reporting a smell of natural gas outside a home. Share11Tweet11 Shares

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 Nov. 29, 2016: Shirley D. Lowe, Karen M. Faber, Mildred L. Bobula-Flanary

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

A word from our sponsors: St. Alphonsus Parish Cookie Walk is Dec. 10

Note: St. Alphonsus Parish is advertising this event with westofthei.com . This is a paid announcement. St. Alphonsus Parish is once again hosting its “Cookie Walk.” Thousands of delicious homemade Christmas cookies will be sold at this event. The Cookie Walk will take place on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. to noon (or until sold out). […]

Salem Grade School honor roll first quarter 2016-17

This post was sponsored by Paddock Lake Pet Services The following students were named to the Salem Grade School first quarter 2016-17 honor roll: Eighth grade High honors — Jillian Adams, Laura Beinecke, Allison Gerrits, Katelyn Hannah, Jessie Jahneke, Layni Kennell, Maya Klementzos, Aydan Kovachik, Grace Krueger, Anna MacIntyre, Joshua McConnell, Valarie Meyer, Madilynn Mitacek, Riese Mosback, Madeline Nulph, Saralynn Parker, Julisa Sand, Kelsi Santos, Jonathan Steinbach, Ashton Sumwalt, Shawna Vermilyer, Hannah Volbrecht, Emily Wermeling. […]

A word from our sponsors: Now is the time to visit Hafs Road Orchard

Note: Hafs Road Orchard is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH There still is 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 your favorite varieties. Hafs Road Orchard is […]

Sheriff’s Department canine Klaus dies

A Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department canine died Sunday. Sheriff David Beth announced the death of canine Klaus in a media release Monday: From the media release: Klaus became suddenly ill on November 27, 2016 and was brought to an emergency veterinarian where he was diagnosed with internal bleeding, and masses on his spleen.  Klaus’ handler Deputy […]

Deaths Nov. 28, 2016: Donald R. Zilske

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

40s — even 50s — return to the weather forecast

Unseasonably warm high temperatures are returning this week to the National Weather Service forecast for Western Kenosha County. Monday’s high may reach 49, Tuesday’s 53, Wednesday’s 45 and Thursday’s 41. The wettest period looks to be Monday and Monday night. Rain is a virtual certainty starting this afternoon about 1 p.m. and continuing through 10 […]

A word from our sponsors: Twin Lakes Area Chamber and Business Association Trees on Parade 2016 is Dec 2 & 3

Note: Twin Lakes Area Chamber and Business Association is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH Twin Lakes Area Chamber and Business Association Trees on Parade 2016 will take place Friday, Dec. 2 and Saturday, Dec. 3 at St. John the Evangelist Church Community Center, 701 Lake Ave., Twin Lakes. This year’s “Winter Wonderland” marks the 11th annual trees event. Hours on […]

Units responding to crash in Brighton

At about 7:36 p.m., Town of Salem Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the 4300 block of Highway PH in Brighton. Per dispatch: Single vehicle has struck a tree. Share9Tweet9 Shares

Deaths Nov. 27, 2016: Evonne Helen Hora, Brenda J. Wickersham

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 along Salem-Brighton border

At about 5:38 p.m., Town of Salem Fire/Rescue units are responding for a report of a supervisory alarm in the 25400 block of 60th Street (Highway K) along the Salem-Brighton border. UPDATE about 5:40 p.m. — Dispatch reports that alarm was a for a dining room smoke detector and person on the scene says there […]

A word from our sponsors: Nov. 27, 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): 23300 111th St, Trevor 8635 233rd Ave, Salem 25901 52nd St, Salem 9000 226th Ct 9B, Salem ShareTweet0 Shares

Deaths Nov. 26, 2016: Irena T. Jazwinski

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

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 […]

Silver Lake American Legion Annual Children’s Christmas Party is Dec. 3

The Annual Children’s Christmas Party at the American Legion Hall, on Cogswell Drive, (Highway B), Silver Lake will take place on Saturday, Dec. 3, from noon to 2 p.m. . The event will include a bake sale, face painting, and of course, a visit from Santa Claus. Share1Tweet1 Shares

A word from our sponsors: St. Alphonsus Parish Cookie Walk is Dec. 10

Note: St. Alphonsus Parish is advertising this event with westofthei.com . This is a paid announcement. St. Alphonsus Parish is once again hosting its “Cookie Walk.” Thousands of delicious homemade Christmas cookies will be sold at this event. The Cookie Walk will take place on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. to noon (or until sold out). […]

Units responding for mutual aid to Somers

At 6 p.m., Somers Fire Department activated a MABAS box alarm for a fire in the 3700 block of 27th Street in SOmers. Western Kenosha County Departments responding include Bristol Fire and Rescue with a squad, Town of Salem Fire/Rescue with an ambulance and Paris Fire and Rescue for a change of quarters. UPDATE 6:14 […]

Wilmot Union High School District honored with school public relations award

The Wilmot Union High School District was recently honored by the Wisconsin School Public Relations Association (WSPRA) with a Spectrum Award of Excellence for its work in school communications. WSPRA presented the Spectrum Awards at its recent annual conference in Sheboygan. The Wilmot Union High School District earned an Award of Excellence for its Promotional Video and an Award […]

A word from our sponsors: Twin Lakes Area Chamber and Business Association Trees on Parade 2016 is Dec 2 & 3

Note: Twin Lakes Area Chamber and Business Association is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH Twin Lakes Area Chamber and Business Association Trees on Parade 2016 will take place Friday, Dec. 2 and Saturday, Dec. 3 at St. John the Evangelist Church Community Center, 701 Lake Ave., Twin Lakes. This year’s “Winter Wonderland” marks the 11th annual trees event. Hours on […]

Units responding to crash in Brighton

At about 11:58 a.m., Kansasville Fire Department units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the 1700 block of Highway 75 in Brighton. Post dispatch: Vehicle may have rolled over. UPDATE 12:10 p.m. — Vehicle was on its side. Now back upright, deputy on the scene reports. Share7Tweet7 Shares

Paddock Lake Area Lions Club donates $600 to Westosha Senior Community Center

The Paddock Lake Area Lions Club hosted its 10th Annual Spaghetti Dinner at the Westosha Senior Community Center in October. The event went so well that the club donated $600 from the event’s proceeds to the center to help support its mission. Club representatives presented a check to Westosha Senior Community Center Director Shanon Page at their monthly meeting on […]

A word from our sponsors: Shop with Glazed Bakery on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 26

Note: Glazed Bakery is a westofthei.om sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH Shop with Glazed Bakery on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 26 and receive an envelope containing a special surprise or discount to be used any time during the month of January. Spend $20 or more and receive a free Shop Small Tote Bag. […]

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