The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is scheduled to begin a 14-day full closure of the intersection of Highway 45 and Highway C in Bristol on the morning of Wednesday, May 31. A closure is necessary for intersection improvement and traffic signal installation, a news release from WisDOT says. From the new release: The intersection is anticipated […]
Posts from ‘May, 2017’
Richard Bong State Recreation Area has Memorial Day weekend programs
Richard Bong State Recreation Area has announced the following Memorial Day programs: Saturday, May 27 Discover Wisconsin Explorer. Kids, ages three and up, bring an adult to join this fun nature program. Learn how you can earn a colorful patch. Meet at the Amphitheater. 10-11 a.m. Meet the Ranger. Visit with a park ranger, discover […]
Deputy responding for crash in Brighton
At about 4:28 p.m., a sheriff’s deputy is responding for a report of a crash in the 23300 block of Highway JB in Brighton. Per dispatch: Caller says they ran off the road and hit a tree. No injuries being reported at this time. ShareTweet0 Shares
2017 Twin Lakes Movies in the Park series to begin June 9
Twin Lakes’ 2017 Movies in the Park series will begin in June. The free movies are brought to you by the village government and through donations from area businesses. Bring a blanket and a chair. The movies are shown at Lance Park. The schedule is as follows: June 9 — The Jungle Book June 23 […]
A word from our sponsors: Arbor Hills Nursery LLC offers high quality trees at affordable prices
Note: Arbor Hills Nursery LLC is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH Arbor Hills Nursery LLC is a high quality and affordable place to buy your next trees. Mark and Janet Lesko, Arbor Hills Nursery LLC owners, provide personalized service from experienced staff (BS degree Biology: Horticulture, Botany). Questions are answered whether or not a purchase results. […]
Local fire department responding to Illinois for mutual aid
At about 8:32 a.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue is responding to a request for mutual aid from the Newport Fire Department in Lake County, Illinois. Per dispatch: Bristol being requested to respond with a squad for a crash on southbound US 41 just after the split with I-94. 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 info. ShareTweet0 […]
Deaths May 24, 2017: Colean Ann “Connie” Hart
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
Registration open for new session of Wheatland Center School community education classes
Wheatland Center School is offering a variety of community education classes. Classes start the week of June 11. Fees for classes vary. Check out this brochure for the whole line-up and a registration form. ShareTweet0 Shares
A word from our sponsors: The Diettrich Farm offers unique summer riding camp program and more
Note: The Diettrich Farm is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH. The Diettrich Farm, an equine growth and learning center, offers a unique summer riding camp program for children of all ages and experience levels. The week long camp offers lasting benefits. Campers develop confidence, enhance their self-esteem, learn to trust […]
Parades and ceremonies set for Memorial Day 2017 in Silver Lake and Twin Lakes
Memorial Day parades and ceremonies will take place in Silver Lake and Twin Lakes on Monday, May 29: Silver Lake — Memorial Day observance will begin in Silver Lake with the annual Schultz-Hahn American Legion Post #293 parade at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 29. The parade begins at Riverview School, heads east on Prosser Street […]
Salem Lakes still working on water patrol
Salem Lakes is still putting together a way to have water patrol on village lakes this summer, perhaps even before the Memorial Day holiday weekend. The Village Board received on update on that effort at a special meeting Tuesday evening at Salem Town Hall. Village administrator Patrick Casey said village staff is still working to […]
Twin Lakes passes ordinance requiring dogs on leashes in public
If you have your dog off your own property in Twin Lakes, it should be on a leash, after the latest adjustment to village ordinances regarding animals at large. The Village Board passed the ordinance change at last week’s regular board meeting. The ordinance formerly had a provision to allow a dog to be off […]
Brighton School Honor Roll third quarter 2016-17
The following students were named to the Brighton School honor roll for the third quarter of the 2016-17 school year: Eighth Grade Principal’s honor roll — Abigail Conrad, Hannah E. Coots, Noah Dufek, Emmarie N. Eppers, Megan M. Fliess, Megan M. Lejcar, Alyssa M. Meyer, Antonina L. Miller, Sydney R. Nys, Jacob R. Seward, Chloe Uhlenhake, Alexandra Wolf. Honor roll — Max Calzada, Daniel P. […]
A word from our sponsors: Western Kenosha County Tennis Association offering 2017 summer programs
Note: Western Kenosha County Tennis Association is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH The Western Kenosha County Tennis Association is hosting a variety of tennis programs this summer. Programs are available for all levels of experience for children 5 to 14. There also is an an adult program planned. All sessions take place […]
Central HS hosting World’s Fair May 23
Central High School will be hosting a World’s Fair at the school Tuesday, May 23 from 1:50 to 2:42 p.m. (during 7th hour) in the cafeteria. This event is conducted by students representing their research on a chosen country. The community is invited to see their work as well. Visitors should check in at the […]
Central HS jazz concert is May 24
Central High School’s Jazz Central Spring Concert will be held on Wednesday, May 24 at 7 at Westosha Central High School. The evening’s performance will celebrate the 100th birthdays of some of the greatest jazz pioneers: Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald, Buddy Rich, and Thelonius Monk. Admission is free and open to the public. ShareTweet0 Shares
Off and on again Salem Lakes meeting on Tuesday to discuss and maybe decide Public Safety Dept. and water patrol fates
Clearly the Salem Lakes Village Board is ready to again take up the issue of the Public Safety Department and water patrol. The question — over the last few days anyway — has been when. On Sunday, the village issued notice of a special Village Board meeting to be held Monday at 7 p.m. That […]
State to start reconstruction on Highway 45 in Racine County after Memorial Day
If construction on Highway 45 in Bristol wasn’t enough to get you down, here’s an announcement from WisDOT about more work to be done on Highway 45 in Racine County from the north side of Union Grove up to Highway 30 starting after Memorial Day: The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will begin a reconstruction […]
Deaths May 22, 2017: Peter Thomas Marsalek, Mary K. Clark, Bernice M. Richter
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
Identity of man who died in crash with school bus released
The identity of a man who died after a van he was driving rear-ended a school bus in Trevor on Friday has been released. The driver of the van was Peter Thomas Marsalek, 21, of Antioch, said a statement from the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department released Monday. The bus had just picked up a student in […]
La Salette Pancake Breakfast May 28
Memorial Day Weekend Pancake Breakfast at La Salette will take place Sunday, May 28, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice, coffee and dessert will be served. The breakfast is $7 for adults and $5 for children ages 4-12. La Salette is located at 10330 336th Ave. (Highway KD), Twin Lakes. For more information call […]
Rainy days ahead
Showers and thunderstorms should start Monday night and pretty much continue through Tuesday and Wednesday. The latest, local National Weather Service forecast shows a 60 percent chance of showers/storms tonight (most likely between 6 and 10 p.m.), a 70 percent chance of showers/storms Tuesday (most likely between 1 and 6 p.m.) and a 50 percent […]
Deaths May 21, 2017: Donna R. Wolf
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
Vida Terry recognized for long service to Brighton
Vida Terry of Brighton was recognized for her long service to the town as an election official and in other capacities and roles as well. A reception in Terry’s honor was held at Brighton Town Hall Sunday. Terry started as an election official for the town in 1964. She also served as town treasurer for 10 years. […]
Twin Lakes Area Chamber and Business Association and Twin Lakes considering pavilion in Lance Park
The Twin Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and the Twin Lakes village government are exploring the building of a pavilion in Lance Park. The chamber proposed the idea at a Village Board meeting in March. The pavilion could replace the chamber’s need to rent and erect tents at the park each summer for Libertyfest. The […]
A word from our sponsors: May 21, 2017 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons
Note: Glenda and Butch Dupons, of Bear Realty, are westofthei.com sponsors. This is a paid announcement — DH Here are open houses being hosted today by Glenda and Butch Dupons, of Bear Realty (click the links below for more information): 33100 120th St, Twin Lakes 33031 121st Pl, Twin Lakes 35110 69th St, Burlington 24941 […]
Units responding for transformer in Wheatland
At about 9:43 p.m., Town of Wheatland Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units are responding for a report of a blown transformer near the 36000 block of 31st Street in Wheatland. Per dispatch: Caller saw a flash in direction of a transformer. No smoke or flames seen. ShareTweet0 Shares
Deaths May 20, 2017: James Franklin DeBruhl
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
Law enforcement agencies prepare for 2017 Click It or Ticket mobilization
The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department and Wisconsin State Patrol are among the law enforcement agencies across the state and the country gearing up for the Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement mobilization from May 22 through June 4. Representatives of the Sheriff’s Department, State Patrol and the Racine County Sheriff’s Department held a kick off […]
