Posts from ‘February, 2017’

Salem School officials present to Paddock Lake Village Board on upcoming referendum

Salem School District board member Shane Gerber and district administrator David Milz appeared before the Paddock Lake Village Board to present information regarding the upcoming school district referendum. The referendum will ask voters to approve the district exceeding the state imposed revenue limit for three years on a non reoccurring basis for a total of […]

A word from our sponsors: Registration open for Randall School PTC ShamRock N Run 5K March 18

Note: Randall School PTC is advertising this event at westofthei.com. This is a paid announcement. — DH Randall School PTC will be hosting its premier ShamRock N Run 5K run/walk and after party on Saturday, March 18. This event will raise money to benefit Teacher Wishlist and Student programming.. The race will start and finish at […]

Weather to get cooler, wetter

Wow that stretch of weather since late last week to Wednesday was great wasn’t it? Warm temps, sun, little rain or snow. The latest, local National Weather Service forecast says that run is done. Time to close the windows and turn the heat back on. Starting Thursday, temperatures will be a lot cooler than they […]

A word from our sponsors: Paczki Day is Feb. 28; make your order today!

Note: Glazed Bakery is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH Paczki Day is Feb. 28 so make your order today for these tasty treats from Glazed Bakery in Paddock Lake. What are Paczki?? “POONCH-key” are Polish doughnuts. Usually full of jelly or some kind of sweet filling. They are known to […]

Deaths Feb. 22, 2017: Barbara Anne Crews, Phyllis M. Keck

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

Twin Lakes Lake Commissioners approve weed treatment funds after discussion

The Twin Lakes Lake Rehabilitation District Commissioners have approved $15,000 for lake weed treatment for 2017. Some discussion about the scope and the need for treatment took place among the commissioners, who are the same individuals as the Village Board, at the commissioners meeting Monday. Before approval, Commissioner Kevin Fitzgerald raised the question of how […]

A word from our sponsors: Hartnell Chevrolet welcomes Monika Lukas to the team

Note: Hartnell Chevrolet is a westofthei.com  sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH Hartnell Chevrolet would like to welcome Monika Lukas to the team! Just a quick bit of information from Monika: “As a young child in a family of six, my family always noticed my attraction to ‘anything with an engine in it,’ from […]

Dense fog advisory issue

The National Weather Service has issued a dense fog advisory for an area that includes Western Kenosha County. The advisory is in effect until 9 a.m. Visibility may be reduced to less than a quarter mile during this period. If you are traveling out of the immediate area, this fog is not just a local […]

Spring Primary Election 2017: Silver Lake-Salem Joint School Dist. 1 (Riverview School) results

Voters in Silver Lake-Salem Joint School District 1 (Riverview School) narrowed a field of five candidates to four in Tuesday’s primary election. Candidates who will appear on the April 4 ballot are: Bert A. Christensen 163(29%). Mary K. Vozel 139(24%). Joy Corona 127(22%). Adam Lang 81(14%). Eliminated was Dee Dee Adamecz, who received 58 votes. Two seats […]

Spring Primary Election 2017: Salem Lakes trustee results

Salem Lakes voters, in their first election as a municipality, favored experience on municipal boards over newcomers in Tuesday’s primary election for village trustee. In addition, voters in the new municipality that resulted from the merger of Salem and Silver Lake greatly favored the candidates from the Salem Town Board over the Silver Lake incumbents. Unofficial results […]

Deaths Feb. 21, 2017: Lorraine Van Liere, Lucille Stebbins

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 Paris

At about 5:25 p.m., Paris Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding for a report of a crash at Highways 142 and Highway D in Paris. UPDATE 5:27 pm. — Deputy at the scene reporting a guy wire to a utility pole is damaged. ShareTweet0 Shares

A word from our sponsors: Messy Church set for Feb. 26

Note: The sponsors of Messy Church are advertising this event with westofthei.com. This is a paid announcement. — DH Would you like to try a church but wooden pews, hymns, and sitting still and quiet isn’t for you? Then Messy Church just might be your thing. Messy Church is sponsored by the churches of Circuit 14 […]

UPDATE: Fire in Trevor home may started in trash container

A home that damaged a Trevor house Monday afternoon may have started in a garbage container on a rear deck. No one was injured in the incident. From a  statement released by Town of Salem Fire/Rescue Chief David “Mike” Slover: At approximately 1:04 pm, 20 February, 2017 Town of Salem Fire/Rescue was called for a […]

A word from sponsors: Aging Mastery Program® to be held at Westosha Senior Community Center

Note: Westosha Senior Community Center is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH The Aging Mastery Program®, sponsored by the National Council on Aging, is coming to the Westosha Senior Community Center. Geared towards seniors 50 years and older, this is a fun program that will help older adults improve their health, financial security, […]

Sheriff’s Department seeking information on attempted theft from car dealer

The Sheriff’s Department is seeking information about what appears to be an attempt to steal vehicles from a Bristol car dealer along I-94 late Sunday night. From a media release from the Sheriff’s Department (Note: Words inside parenthesis added or substituted by westofthei.com — DH): On 02/19/17 at 11:52 PM Deputies conducted checks of the […]

It’s spring primary election day 2017

It’s spring primary election day. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Twin Lakes voters will vote at Village Hall. In Salem Lakes, all polling places for both the former Town of Salem and the former Village of Silver Lake will remain the same for this election year, Salem town Clerk Cindi Dulaney recently […]

Overnight rain forecast; patchy fog Tuesday morning

We should see some rain overnight, says the latest, local National Weather Service forecast. The rain is likely to have started by 1 a.m. or a little earlier and be over by 4 a.m., though it may linger a bit longer. There may be some patchy fog as well. The low temperature will be 53. […]

Wilmot UHS varsity cheerleaders win 2017 WACPC Regionals Small Varsity Division title

The Wilmot Union High School Varsity Cheerleaders won the WACPC Regionals Small Varsity Division Saturday at Wilmot. This is the second year in a row the team won that title. Wilmot will be continuing on to State at Madison, Saturday, Feb. 25. ShareTweet0 Shares

Deaths Feb. 20, 2017: Mary Jean Hapner, Robert L. Martin

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 fire in Trevor

At about 1:05 p.m., Town of Salem Fire/Rescue and Bristol Fire and Rescue units are responding to a report of a fire in the 11400 block of 270th Avenue in Trevor. Per dispatch: Fire appears to be in an attic. UPDATE 1:07 p.m. — Unit on the scene reports flames coming from the attic. Share17Tweet17 […]

A word from our sponsors: St. Alphonsus Parish Lenten fish boil is March 3

Note: St. Alphonsus is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. – DH St. Alphonsus Parish will once again host its famous Lenten fish boils. The first lenten fish boil will take place on Friday, March 3, from 4:30 to 8  p.m. at St. Alphonsus Parish Center, 6211 344 th Avenue, New Munster. The fish boil […]

Deaths Feb. 19, 2017: Thomas Leonard Schwenn

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

Twin Lakes Scout earns Eagle Scout rank — and a surprise

The effort of Liam Barber, 18, of Twin Lakes, to attain the rank of Eagle Scout reached its conclusion last weekend. But his parents, Patty Laverty and Jeff Barber, had a surprise in mind that they presented Liam with Thursday. His parents had told Liam that if he attained Eagle rank they would buy him a […]

Deputies responding for crash in Paddock Lake

At about 1:52 p.m., sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the 23800 block of Highway K in Paddock Lake. Per dispatch:Two vehicles involved. No injuries being reported at this time. UPDATE 1:55 p.m. — Deputy on scene says vehicles are not blocking traffic. ShareTweet0 Shares

A word from our sponsors: Feb. 19, 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): 1406 88th Ave, Kenosha 33100 120th St, Twin Lakes 24621 121st Pl, Trevor 23300 111th St, Trevor 7113-7111 368th Ave, Burlington 606 […]

Deaths Feb. 18, 2017: James Louis Schaefer

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 sponsors: Aging Mastery Program® to be held at Westosha Senior Community Center

Note: Westosha Senior Community Center is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH The Aging Mastery Program®, sponsored by the National Council on Aging, is coming to the Westosha Senior Community Center. Geared towards seniors 50 years and older, this is a fun program that will help older adults improve their health, financial security, […]

Salem Grade School honor roll second quarter 2016-17

This post was sponsored by Paddock Lake Pet Services The following students were named to the Salem Grade School second quarter 2016-17 honor roll: Eighth grade High honors — Jillian Adams, Laura Beinecke, Jordan Farnsworth, Michelle Frahm, Allison Gerrits, Katelyn Hannah, Shannon Hughes, Layni Kennell, Maya Klementzos, Grace Krueger, Anna MacIntyre, Valarie Meyer, Madilynn Mitacek, Madeline Nulph, Saralynn Parker, Julisa Sand, Kelsi Santos, Ashton Sumwalt, Shawna Vermilyer, Emily Wermeling. Honors — Courtnee Bader, Carolann Bradley, Ava Bridleman, Nolan […]

Local fire department responding for mutual aid to Antioch

At about 12:55 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue is responding to a mutual aid request from the Antioch Fire Department. Per dispatch: Bristol being requested to respond with a truck to the scene of a structure fire on West Calvin Drive, Antioch. Share5Tweet5 Shares

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