The Fox River is well under flood stage Tuesday, but with more rain coming the forecast for the river calls for it to reach flood stage at the New Munster gauge again this week. The river was measured at 9.96 feet at 4 p.m. Tuesday. The current forecast calls for the river to reach flood […]
Posts from ‘January, 2017’
A word from our sponsors: St. Alphonsus 28th Annual GREAT Nite Out is Feb. 11
Note: St. Alphonsus is advertising this event with westofthei.com. This is a paid announcement. — DH St. Alphonsus will host its 28th Annual GREAT Nite Out on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 7 p.m. to Midnight at Bella Vita Banquet Hall, 34816 Geneva Rd., New Munster. The event is a fun-filled evening of Games, Raffles, Eats And […]
Units responding to crash on I-94
At about 7:32 a.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue, Kenosha Fire Department and Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue units are responding to a report of a crash in the northbound lanes of I-94 near Highway 50. Per dispatch: There are two injured people at the scene. Share4Tweet4 Shares
Mixed precipitation Tuesday night; rain Wednesday
Western Kenosha County should see a variety of precipitation over the next couple of days, says the latest, local National Weather Service forecast. The stuff falling from the sky begins Tuesday night with rain and snow before 3 a.m., then rain, snow, and sleet between 3 and 4 a.m., then rain after 4 a.m. The […]
Salem Lakes transition committee holds first meeting
A committee designed to share expertise with the town of Salem’s operations while the town merges with the village of Silver Lake held its first meeting Monday. The Salem Lakes Transition Committee is made up of the five Salem Town Board members and the Silver Lake village president. The committee unanimously elected Diann Tesar committee chairman. […]
Deaths Jan. 23, 2017: Fred Henry Noodwang
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 crash in Bristol
At about 4:47 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding for a report of a crash at Highways 50 and MB in Bristol. UPDATE 4:49 p.m. — Deputy requests a tow truck. ShareTweet0 Shares
A word from our sponsors: Lakeland Little League onsite registration at Westosha Central High School on Jan. 26
Note: Lakeland Little League is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH Lakeland Little League will be holding onsite registration at Westosha Central High School in the Career Planning Center on Jan. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. Anyone who has not registered yet is invited to attend. This is for the 2017 […]
County groups can apply for 2017 Kenosha Lions Foundation grants
The Kenosha Lions Foundation has announced that they will continue their Grants Award Program in 2017 to Kenosha County service organizations. This will mark the 32nd consecutive year that Lions/Lioness Clubs of Kenosha County have made these grants available to the Kenosha community. Non-profit groups may request an application for funding and guidelines by writing to the: Kenosha Lions Foundation, […]
A word from our sponsors: Parishes seek bookkeeper
Note: St. Alphonsus Parish and St. John the Evangelist Parish are advertising this position with westofthei.com. This is a paid announcement. — DH A bookkeeper position for St. Alphonsus, New Munster/St. John the Evangelist Parish, Twin Lakes is open. Work in a Parish environment. Knowledge of Accounting, Excel and QuickBooks a must. This position is part-time 8-16 hours/week year-round. To […]
Units respond to house fire in Salem Saturday night
While Salem was at the train incident in Silver Lake Saturday night, they were toned out for a house fire in the 24600 block of 81st Place in Salem About 11:40 pm Town of Salem Fire /Rescue, Bristol Fire and Rescue, Town of Wheatland Fire Department and Silver Lake Rescue Squad units responded to smoke […]
Freight train makes emergency stop
A freight train traveling trough Silver Lake blocked every intersection in Silver Lake, stopping short of Maple Rd. For about 3 1/2 hours Saturday night, the train sat while fire and train personnel checked everything out. They think one of the rail car hoppers opened up, and grabbed the heater for the switch and pulled […]
Deaths Jan. 22, 2017: Linda Joan Feldkamp
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
Carlie Winslow’s Benefit against Moyamoya disease is today
A benefit for a local 13-year-old girl with a life-threatening brain disease will take place today, Sunday, Jan. 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fundraiser for Carlie Winslow will take place at Sandlots Grill & Pub, 9251 Antioch Road, Salem. Adults $5. Meal is sloppy Joes and fixings. There also will be a […]
A word from our sponsors: Jan. 21, 2017 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): 9000 226th Ct 9B, Salem 23300 111th St, Trevor 606 Pinehurst Ct, Twin Lakes 24621 121st Pl, Trevor 7811 336th Ave, Burlington […]
Fox River over flood level at New Munster
The Fox River has exceeded flood level at the New Munster gauge. A flood warning remains in effect. The river officially exceeded flood stage of 11 feet just after midnight Saturday morning when it was measured at 11.02 feet. At 6 p.m., it was measured at 11.47 feet. The National Weather Service forecast calls for the river […]
2017 Westosha Central High School Athletic Hall of Fame inductees
The first class of the Central High School Athletic Hall of Fame were introduced during halftime of the Central-Wilmot boys basketball game Friday night. The first class are: 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). […]
Kenosha County Youth In Governance program accepting nominations
Kenosha County Youth In Governance, a youth empowerment program that offers area teens the chance to directly participate in local government is seeking nominations for motivated young people for the 2017-2018 year. The requirements to participate in Youth in Governance are: Youth must be a Kenosha County resident. Youth must be a high school student in 10th […]
Dense fog advisory continues
For the third morning in a row, Western Kenosha County is under a dense fog advisory from the National Weather Service. The advisory continues until noon, when conditions are expected to improve. Visibility may be reduced to a quarter mile or less. Saturday, with a high of 52, will start off a string of warmer […]
Units responding to crash in Paddock Lake
At about 1:24 p.m., Town of Salem Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to the intersection of Highways 50 and 83 in Paddock Lake for a report of a crash. ShareTweet0 Shares
Flood warning issued
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Fox River in Western Kenosha County. The river measured 10.4 feet at the New Munster gauge at 10 a.m., Friday. Flood stage is 11 feet. The current forecast is for the river reaching flood stage noon Saturday. The river is forecast to reach a […]
Central HS 2017 variety show is Jan. 27 & 28
Westosha Central High School presents the 2017 Variety Show on Friday, Jan. 27 and Saturday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. in the cafetorium of the school located at 24617 75th Street in Paddock Lake. Admission is $5. There are 15 acts performed by CHS students. ShareTweet0 Shares
A word from our sponsors: Lakeland Little League onsite registration at Westosha Central High School on Jan. 26
Note: Lakeland Little League is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH Lakeland Little League will be holding onsite registration at Westosha Central High School in the Career Planning Center on Jan. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. Anyone who has not registered yet is invited to attend. This is for the 2017 […]
Dense fog advisory issued
The National Weather Service has issued a dense fog advisory for an area of Wisconsin that includes Western Kenosha County. The advisory extends to noon Friday. That’s the second foggy morning in a row. There also is a 100 percent chance of rain Thursday night and a 50 percent chance of rain Friday, tapering off as […]
Salem plans last Town Board meeting activities
The Salem Town Board is planning to mark its last meeting on Feb. 13 with refreshments afterwards. The board at a special meeting on Monday discussed how to mark the last meeting in the town’s 174-year history. On Feb. 14, Salem’s merger with Silver Lake as the new village of Salem Lakes will become official. […]
Units responding for alarm in Silver Lake
At about 5:58 p.m., Town of Salem Fire/Rescue and Silver Lake Rescue Squad units are responding to a fire alarm at a building in the 400 block of South Cogswell Drive in Salver Lake. Per dispatch: Alarm company says fire alarm was triggered by a smoke detector. ShareTweet0 Shares
Units responding for fire in Camp Lake
At about 10:50 a.m., Town of Salem Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a possible fire in a home in the 27800 block of 100th Street in Camp Lake. Per dispatch: Caller reporting white smoke coming from a clothes dryer. Caller and a dog have evacuated the building. UPDATE 10:54 […]
Scholarships for students with disabilities available from Society’s Assets
Society’s Assets has made applications for the 2017 Scholarship Awards program available. Area high schools and colleges have received application packets and the public may also inquire with the office listed below. Students with physical and/or sensory disabilities could be eligible for up to $25,000 in scholarships, with the number of awards to be determined. Applicants must […]
Donations of toys or pet food get free admission to Friday CHS-WUHS basketball games
On Friday, Jan. 20, Westosha Central High School will be hosting Wilmot Union HIgh School in a boys and girls basketball doubleheader. This game will be part of the CHS Athletic Hall of Fame weekend. Any fan who brings a donation of either pet food or toys for the Meals on Wheels program will receive […]
Silver Lake tables appointment to vacant trustee seat
The Silver Lake Village Board on Wednesday tabled the appointment of someone to their vacant trustee seat. The opening was created by the resignation of Trustee Dan Withers, who cited new out of state job responsibilities as the reason for his resignation. Withers’ term expires in April 2018 The board had intended to take letters from […]