Note: Glazed is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH Santa was taking time from a busy Christmas Eve schedule to visit Glazed Bakery in Paddock Lake Saturday. With Santa outside and waving a large Green Bay Packers fan and wearing a Packers hat, I guess that settles the question of what NFL team he roots for. […]
Posts from ‘December, 2016’
Spring election 2017: Municipal incumbent non candidacy filings
Friday was the deadline for incumbent candidates in the April 2017 municipal elections to file statements of non candidacy. Here’s a round up of the situation in each municipality: Salem Lakes/Silver Lake/Salem — This is a unique situation for the spring 2017 election. With the merger of the town Salem and village Silver Lake into […]
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 […]
Units responding for crash on I-94
At about 2:30 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue and Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue units are responding for a report of a crash in about the 9000 block of the southbound lanes of I-94. Per dispatch: Injuries being reported. Share5Tweet5 Shares
Salem School Board to change regular date for meetings
The Salem School Board is planning to change the date on which it holds its regular monthly meetings. On Tuesday the board voted unanimously to begin meeting on the fourth Tuesday of the month instead of the third Tuesday of the month. The chief reason for the move, based on board discussion, appeared to be […]
A word from our sponsors: Northlake Engineering employees “Team Up Against Hunger”
Note: Northlake Engineering is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH Employees of Northlake Engineering in Bristol that were planning a company Christmas party came up with a fun and effective way to also do some good for the community. The Northlake employees formed a team challenge to collect food for The […]
Paddock Lake eyeing residential development for west side
The Paddock Lake Village Board initiated a process Wednesday that could result in the building of multi-family and single family housing on property on the village’s southwest side. On Wednesday, the board unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the village president and staff to execute an option agreement for land and to issue a request for qualifications […]
Deaths Dec. 22, 2016: Richard A. Wiggins
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 gas line break in Twin Lakes
At about 3:50 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire Department units and Twin lakes Police officers are responding for a report of a possible gas line leak at a residence in the 200 block of Grandview Lane in Twin Lakes. Per dispatch: Caller believes service line to residence was struck and she reports strong smell of gas. […]
Warm-up continues; snow Friday
Warmer winter temperatures are expected to continue through Christmas and a little beyond, says the latest local National Weather Service forecast. High temperatures Thursday through Monday should be in the mid to high 30s. There’s a virtually certain forecast of snow Friday and Friday night, though the impact should be considerably less than the last […]
A word from our sponsors: Lakeland Little League baseball and softball early bird registration open now
Note: Lakeland Little League is a westofthei.com sponsors. This is a paid announcement. — DH Lakeland Little League baseball and softball registration is now open and offering an early bird discount for all registrations completed by Dec. 31 at 11:59 p.m. You can register your athlete(s) on Lakeland’s new website. ShareTweet0 Shares
Silver Lake Village board accepts Trustee Dan Withers resignation
The Silver Lake Village Board Wednesday unanimously accepted the resignation of Trustee Dan Withers. In a letter of resignation read by village President Bruce Nopenz, Withers said he has accepted an out of state job that he feels will not allow him to fulfill his duties as a trustee, though he is remaining a resident of […]
UPDATE: Identity of person who died in Tuesday crash released
The identity of the person who died in a crash on Highway SA Tuesday afternoon has been released by the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department. Irmalicia Trevino, 20, of Paddock Lake was pronounced dead at the scene, said a KCSD media release. From the media release (some edits made): On December 20, 2016 at 2:38 PM, […]
Salem School pursuing $3 million non-reoccurring operational referendum
The Salem School Board voted Tuesday to pursue an about $3 million total, three-year, non-reoccurring referendum to support operations. The measure was approved unanimously with all board members present. The board did not set a date for the referendum or settle on the exact wording of the question to be on the ballot, but instead just […]
Units responding for crash along Twin Lakes-Randall border
At about 9:18 a.m., Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue and Randall Fire Department units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the 9100 block of Highway O along the Twin Lakes-Randall border. Share17Tweet17 Shares
Deaths Dec. 20, 2016: Lawrence “Larry” M Erdman, Walter F. Glas 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: ShareTweet0 Shares
UPDATE: One person dies in Highway SA crash
One person died in a crash on Highway SA Tuesday afternoon. The identities of the person who died and other people involved in the crash have not been released by the Sheriff’s Department. The crash scene was in the 24900 block of Highway SA. It happened at about 2:40 p.m. From a statement released by KCSD […]
Units responding for crash in Salem
At about 2:41 p.m., Town of Salem Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the 24900 block of Highway Salem. Per dispatch: Two vehicles involved. Some occupants may be trapped. UPDATE 2:45 p.m. — Fire unit arriving on scene reports vehicles are heavily damaged. UPDATE 2:49 p.m. — […]
1st annual Central HS Athletic Hall of Fame Weekend Jan. 20 & 21
Westosha Central High School announces the 1st annual CHS Athletic Hall of Fame Weekend. The inaugural inductees include Amy Gillmore (1990), Patti Raduenz (1992), Keli Jo Storz (Lenz) (1997), Darla Wack (1981), Anthony Escarcega (1992), Danny Yates (1962), Ben J. Zeihen (1956), and Vince Zullo (1990). Events start with inductees being introduced during the Wilmot […]
Units responding for crash in Brighton
At about 7:22 a.m., Town of Salem Fire/Rescue units are responding to a report of a crash on Highway PH in Brighton. Per dispatch: Single vehicle rolled over. Occupants are out of the vehicle and at a nearby residence. ShareTweet0 Shares
Units responding for crash in Bristol
At about 6:56 a.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the 19400 block of Highway V in Bristol. Per dispatch: Caller reports a single vehicle off the road that may have hit a tree. ShareTweet0 Shares
Warmer spell starts Tuesday, extends through holiday weekend
A trend of noticeably warmer days is in the National Weather service forecast for the next seven days. It will be even more noticeable — and welcome for most — after some of the coldest December weather experienced in awhile the last few days. Tuesday’s high temperature is expected to reach 30. And highs for Wednesday, […]
Silver Lake to discuss resignation of trustee
The agenda for Silver Lake’s Village Board meeting on Wednesday includes an item to discuss the resignation of a trustee. A lengthy agenda includes the following: “Discussion and possible action on the resignation of Trustee Dan Withers.” An email message sent last week to Withers about his status on the Village Board was not answered. […]
Deaths Dec. 19, 2016: Theresa M. Clark, Kathleen F. Kivi
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Trevor family holding The Sharing Center food drive at extensive holiday light display
A Trevor family is again holding a food drive to benefit The Sharing Center at their elaborately Christams decorated home. The Batassa Family — Randy, Julie, Dominick and Malinda — have their Musical Christmas light display up and running again this year. This is their 5th year of running a Christmas Light Show at 24712 118th St., Trevor. They […]
A word from our sponsors: Come drive a bus with Dousman Transport
Note: Dousman Transport is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH Dousman Transport is looking for a few good individuals to join its bus driving team based at its facility in Wilmot. Starting pay is $13.15, more with CDL and experience. $500 signing bonus and quarterly safety bonus up to $0.35 per hour. Dousman […]
Units responding to crash in Bristol
At about 6:41 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the 18500 block of Highway C in Bristol. Per dispatch: Single vehicle off the road and hit a utility pole, which broke and struck the vehicle. Driver is out of the vehicle and waiting in […]
Units responding for burning in Bristol
At about 5:08 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units are responding to a report of burning in the 8900 block of Highway 45 in Bristol. UPDATE 5:15 p.m. — Fire extinguished; all units returning to quarters. ShareTweet0 Shares
2016 Randall Fire Department Santa breakfast coverage (PHOTOS)
The Randall Fire Department hosted its annual Santa pancake breakfast at Randall Station No. 2 in Bassett on Sunday. Young attendees were able to visit with Santa and pose for a photo. All were able to enjoy a pancake, sausage and eggs breakfast. There was no admission for the event, but donations to the department were […]
A word from our sponsors: Dec. 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): 21800 121 st St, Bristol 24826 87th St 8, Salem 23300 111th St, Trevor 8635 233rd Ave, Salem 25901 52nd St, Salem […]