Posts from ‘September, 2017’

Units responding to crash in Wilmot

At about 5:30 p.m., Randall Fire Department and Silver Lake Rescue Squad units are responding to a report of a crash at Highway W (Fox River Road) and 316th Avenue in Wilmot. Per dispatch: Crash involves a pickup truck and a motorcycle. Share9Tweet9 Shares

A word from our sponsors: Mobil seeking gas station attendants

Note: Rote Oil is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH Mobil is seeking applicants for part-time cashiers. Must be reliable and available to work various shifts per week. More information about the position and an online application available here or apply in person at: Brass Ball Mobil 25406 75 th St., Salem, WI […]

Paddock Lake donates German sign to Old Settlers Oktoberfest

Paddock Lake has donated a German welcome sign to Old Settlers Oktoberfest, the annual German festival held at Old Settlers County Park in Paddock Lake. The sign was donated to the village by Paddock Lake resident Shannon Berkman. Berkman found the sign in her Paddock Lake home after she purchased it, left by the former […]

Temp to top 90 degrees Friday

The National Weather Service says the high temperature will top 90 degrees Friday, which by the way is the first official day of fall. The high today is forecast to reach 93 degrees, says the latest, local NWS forecast. It was warm Thursday too, but it didn’t quite reach 90, at least at the nearest […]

Units responding to Central HS for medical call

At about 5:35 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue is responding to Central High School for a medical call. Per dispatch: Patient may have a dislocated wrist. ShareTweet0 Shares

A word from our sponsors: Pike River Trail Run/Walk is Sept. 30

Note: Kenosha Running Company is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH Celebrate the start of October with a Fall Ride or a jaunt on the trails with the Kenosha County Parks and the Kenosha Running Company! Taking place at Petrifying Springs Park on September 30th, 2017 at 9:45 a.m. the Pike […]

Application deadline for flooding We Care Grants extended to Sept. 25

The deadline for applying for a We Care Grant for Western Kenosha County residents who sustained flood damage during July 2017 has been extended to Sept. 25. A limited number of flood relief grants will be available for Western Kenosha County residents who sustained flood damage during July 2017. These grants are available through funds raised by the following […]

Units responding for sparking in Trevor

At about 7:45 a.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding for a report of a sparking circuit breaker outside of a home in the 27600 block of 114th Street in Trevor. ShareTweet0 Shares

A word from our sponsors: Griffiths Grounds celebrates 7th season of providing fall produce and decorations

Note: Griffiths Grounds is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH Family owned since 1946, Griffiths Grounds, 7010 Bristol Road (Highway 45) in Bristol, celebrates our 7th season providing homegrown fall produce and decorations to southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. Open 7 days a week from 7 a.m. to dusk through October 31st; […]

Deaths Sept. 20, 2017: James William Rukas, Lou Ann Nourigat

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: Share2Tweet2 Shares

A word from our sponsors: Catholic parishes seek maintenance person

Note: St. John the Evangelist and St. Alphonsus Parish are advertising this position with westofthei.com. This is a paid announcement. — DH The Catholic Parishes of St. John the Evangelist in Twin Lakes and St. Alphonsus Parish in New Munster are looking for a maintenance person. This position will work with the Business Manager to insure that all building operations are running correctly and properly. Prior experience in […]

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 […]

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

Note: Hafs Road Orchard is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH Fall is the 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. Be sure to pick up […]

Units responding for investigation in Paddock Lake

At about 8:26 a.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue and Bristol Fire and Rescue units are responding for an investigation in Paddock Lake. Per dispatch: Smoke and a burning smell reported inside a commercial building in the 7100 block of 236th Avenue. Building is being evacuated. UPDATE 8:33 a.m. — Salem Lakes FD command reports no signs […]

Units responding to crash in Trevor

At about 6:19 a.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a crash at Highway JF and 83 in Trevor. Per dispatch: Two vehicles involved; injuries unknown. UPDATE 6:26 a.m. — Scene is east of Highway 83 on 119th Street. Share34Tweet34 Shares

Dense fog advisory issued

The National Weather Service has issued a dense fog advisory for an area of Wisconsin that includes Kenosha County. The advisory is in effect until 9 a.m. Visibility of less than a quarter of a mile is possible. ShareTweet0 Shares

Deaths Sept. 19, 2017: Charleen E. Kazimier, Sharon A. Malicki

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

Highway W expected to reopen this week; Highway AH and SA paving updates; Highway MB work completed

Highway W — with a smoothed out turn that used to be nearly 90 degrees — is expected to reopen later this week, Kenosha County announced Tuesday. The road has been closed since late May to through traffic. The project is now substantially completed, though some “punch list” items remain to be completed by the […]

Salem man charged in hit and run death

Note: This story updated with material from court records after original version was posted. — DH Ryan Peterson, 39, of Salem, faces two felony charges death in the Sunday death of a Trevor bicyclist. The charge relates to the Sunday evening death of Jackie Hutcheson Jr., 29, who was riding a bicycle along Highway JF in […]

A word from our sponsors: Mobil seeking gas station attendants

Note: Rote Oil is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH Mobil is seeking applicants for part-time cashiers. Must be reliable and available to work various shifts per week. More information about the position and an online application available here or apply in person at: Brass Ball Mobil 25406 75 th St., Salem, WI […]

Summer-like temps expected this week

Summer 2017 is planning on going out with one last heat wave — well a heat wave for mid September anyway. The latest local National Weather Service forecast for our Western Kenosha County calls for high temperatures in the 80s through Monday. The forecast calls for a high of 86 on Wednesday and a high […]

Deaths Sept. 18, 2017: John Carl Tossava Jr., Genevieve C. “Cookie” Rudnik, Elizabeth J. “Betsy” Krause

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: Suspect arrested in hit and run death

A suspect has been arrested in the hit and run crash that killed a Trevor bicyclist Sunday. A Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department news release identified the suspect as a 39-year-old male, who is in custody. Charges are pending. Jackie Hutcheson Jr., 29, of Trevor, died at the scene of the crash on Highway JF south […]

UPDATE: Man dies in hit and run crash in Trevor

A bicyclist died after being struck by a vehicle on Highway JF south of Highway C in Trevor Sunday night. Jackie Hutcheson Jr., 29, died at the scene as a result of his injuries, a news release distributed Monday morning from the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department said. The vehicle that struck Hutcheson left the seen, […]

Units responding for crash in Wheatland

At about 8:45 a.m., Town of Wheatland Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the 32500 block of Highway 50 in Wheatland. Per dispatch: Involved vehicles are off to the side of the westbound lanes. ShareTweet0 Shares

Still time to enroll in Wheatland Center School community education classes

Wheatland Center School is offering a variety of community education classes. There is still time to join a class. Fees for classes vary. Check out this brochure for the whole line-up and a registration form. Share4Tweet4 Shares

A word from our sponsors: Catholic parishes seek maintenance person

Note: St. John the Evangelist and St. Alphonsus Parish are advertising this position with westofthei.com. This is a paid announcement. — DH The Catholic Parishes of St. John the Evangelist in Twin Lakes and St. Alphonsus Parish in New Munster are looking for a maintenance person. This position will work with the Business Manager to insure that all building operations are running correctly and properly. Prior experience in […]

Deaths Sept. 17, 2017: Lois J. Schultz

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 to crash in Trevor

At about 9:48 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash at Highways JF and C in Trevor. Per dispatch: Crash involves a bicyclist apparently hit by a vehicle, which is no longer on the scene. UPDATE 9:51 p.m. — Scene is on Highway JF south of […]

Unity and prayer service to be held Sept. 30 in Bassett

A Service of Unity and Prayer,  sponsored by the Twin Lakes churches, will be held Saturday, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. at Westosha Baptist Church, 35300 Bassett Road, Bassett. All are welcome to attend this service to affirm unity and pray for the world. ShareTweet0 Shares

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