A group of Bristol village officials and local school district representatives started the process of planning an expansion of Hansen Park, the creation of a village center south of that expansion and maybe more. Attending the joint meeting were members of the village Plan Commission, Village Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Parks and Recreation Board, […]
Posts from ‘January, 2018’
Units responding for crash in Trevor
At about 6:11 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a crash in the 10300 block of 256th Avenue in Trevor. Per dispatch: Two vehicles involved, one against a tree and one in a ditch. UPDATE 6:13 p.m. — Second ambulance dispatched to the scene from Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue. UODATE 6:15 […]
County snowmobile trail system remains closed
There was enough snow to close schools throughout Kenosha County Tuesday, but not enough to open the county snowmobile trail system. Despite the sizable snow, especially in Western Kenosha County, the warm weather earlier this week means the ground is too soft and moisture saturated to ride on and there is water pooled in some […]
Units responding for crash in Paddock Lake
At about 4:50 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding to a report of a crash in the 24800 block of Highway 50 in Paddock Lake. Deputies appear to be already on the scene. Per dispatch: Crash involves two vehicles. At least one injury being reported. Share9Tweet9 Shares
Snow update: Add another 1 inch
We were holding out a while to see if there might be some more snow but from 5:30 a.m. to about 8:30 a.m. we measured another inch of accumulation at westofthei.com headquarters in Paddock Lake. That makes a total of 7 inches for this event. There’s no more snow in the latest, local National Weather […]
Units responding for down branch in Twin Lakes
At about 4:30 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire Department units are responding to a report of a large tree branch on a power line in the 1000 block of Highland Drive in Twin Lakes. ShareTweet0 Shares
A word from our sponsors: St. Alphonsus 29th Annual GREAT Nite Out is Feb. 10
Note: St. Alphonsus is advertising this event at westofthei.com. This is a paid announcement. — DH St. Alphonsus will host its 29th Annual GREAT Nite Out. The GREAT Nite Out will take place on Saturday, February 10, 2018 from 7 p.m. to Midnight at Bella Vita Banquet Hall, 34816 Geneva Rd., New Munster, WI. The event is a […]
Riverport Chorus 12th Diva Quest scholarship competition is Jan. 27
Riverport Chorus presents their 12th Diva Quest scholarship competition at 6 p.m., Jan. 27, in Burlington at Veteran’s Terrace (doors open at 5:30 p.m.). The 10 high school Diva contestants are Alex Carey from Westosha Central High School, Emma Perrine and Adia Fuller from Wilmot Union High school, Rachel Gebel from Burlington High School, Josie Strutz and Lily Shultz from Shoreland Lutheran […]
Scattered power outages
We Energies is reporting some scattered power outages, likely due to the snow fall, in Western Kenosha County Tuesday morning. At 8:21 a.m., outages are being reported in: Silver Lake, less than 5 customers affected. Camp Lake, less than 5 customers affected. Lake Shangri-la, 98 customers affected. Rock Lake, less than 5 customers affected. Paddock Lake, 14 customers […]
Snow update: A surprise 6 inches
Well, where did that come from? Last night’s National Weather Service forecast called for maybe an inch of snow accumulation. We ended up with significantly more. As of about 5:25 a.m., we measured 6 inches on the ground at westofthei.com headquarters in Paddock Lake, with snow still falling. Local schools have closed. You might check […]
Snow related school closures for Jan. 23, 2018
Here are schools that we have received notice of or have seen an announcement of closing Tuesday due to snow: Paris School. Brighton School (including after school activities) Central High School. Randall School. Bristol School. Salem School. Wilmot Union High School. Wheatland Center School. Lakewood School. Westosha Head Start CESA #2. Riverview School. Trevor-Wilmot School. […]
Hail Monday evening; snow overnight; winter weather advisory issued
I hope you were fortunate enough to be inside when the area was hit with a burst of hail after 7 p.m. Above is a photo of the aftermath of the hail on 248th Avenue in Paddock Lake, shared by Maggie Hillock. The could be some more ugly precipitation Monday night and the National Weather […]
Deaths Jan. 22, 2018: Helen Alice Schlitz, Hollis Myers, Peggy J. Bozon
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 3:28 p.m., Paris Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding for a report of a crash at Highway 142 and Highway 45 in Paris. Per dispatch: Semi tractor-trailer and at least two other vehicles involved. UPDATE 3:33 p.m. — Deputy on scene asking that traffic on Highway 142 east of the […]
Units responding for alarm in Salem
At about 2:15 p.m., Salem Lakes Fie/Rescue units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding for an alarm at Salem Lakes Village Hall. UPDATE 2:24 p.m. — Per dispatch: Alarm accidentally set off during maintenance. ShareTweet0 Shares
Rainy Monday, some snow overnight
It’s going to be a raining Monday, says the latest, local National Weather Service forecast. There’s a good chance the rain falling Monday morning may continue through the day and into the evening. Monday night, it is expected to change over to snow, with perhaps an inch of accumulation overnight. Precipitation — this time wintry […]
Units responding to crash in Wheatland
At about 7:20 a.m., Town of Wheatland Fire Department units and Silver Lake Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the 3400 block of Highway W in Wheatland. Per dispatch: Single vehicle off the road. UPDATE 7:24 a.m. – Deputy on scene reports a lot of water on […]
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 — issued at 4:22 p.m. Sunday — will be in effect until 6 a.m., Monday. Visibility may be reduced to under a quarter of a mile. The advisory also says: “where temperatures are below freezing, […]
Bethany Hathcock named to Bob Jones University Fall 2017 President’s List
Bethany Hathcock, a sophomore Cross-Cultural Service major from Silver Lake, was among approximately 540 Bob Jones University students named to the Fall 2017 President’s List. The President’s List recognizes students who earn a 3.75 or higher grade point average for the semester. Located in Greenville, South Carolina, Bob Jones University offers over 100 undergraduate and graduate […]
A word from our sponsors: Jan. 21, 2018 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): 745 4th Ct., Silver Lake 11314 Bristol Rd, Bristol 7940 Fredricksburg Ct 201, Bristol 4605 […]
Deaths Jan. 20, 2018: Romona “Monie” E. Ludwig
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 alarm in Bristol
At about 2:40 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units are responding to an alarm in the 8000 block of 128th Avenue in Bristol. Share4Tweet4 Shares
Deaths Jan. 19, 2018: Stanley Justo, Shirley Aldred, Joan M. Wampole
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
KAFASI and Village Pub partnering on senior breakfast & lunch program
The Village Pub of Silver Lake and Kenosha Area Family & Aging Services, Inc. (KAFASI) are partnering together to offer anyone 60 and older, a healthy breakfast and lunch special every Wednesday and Friday, between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. This program is the first of its kind in Kenosha County, and the primary goal is to promote […]
Salem Lakes Park Commission to get another chance to propose use for Silver Lake building
The Salem Lakes Park Commission will get another chance to propose a use for the village owned building in Silver Lake that was once intended to be a library branch. The fate of the building was discussed at a Salem Lakes Village Board meeting Monday. The purchase of the building at 209 N. Second Street was […]
Lakewood School students place in “Ability…Not Disability” art contest
Last fall, kindergarten through 12th grade students from Racine, Kenosha, Walworth, Rock, and Jefferson counties were invited to participate in a drawing contest sponsored by the organization Society’s Assets. The contest typically receives over 500 entries. The contest involved drawing an original picture that embodies and incorporates the slogan “Ability…Not Disability”. The contest is intended […]
A word from our sponsors: Randall School seeking full-time custodian
Note: Randall School is advertising this position with westofthei.com. This is a paid announcement. — DH Randall School is accepting applications for a full-time custodian. Hours during the school year (September-May) are 3-11:30 p.m. and first shift during the summer months. The primary responsibilities of the job include: cleaning classrooms, hallways, bathrooms and large group areas. Hourly […]
Unit responding for crash on I-94
At about 9:49 p.m., a sheriff’s deputy is responding to a report of a crash on the off ramp from the southbound lanes of I-94 at Highway 50 for a crash. Per dispatch: Two vehicles involved. No injuries being reported at this time. Share4Tweet4 Shares
Warm up begins Thursday
A warm up in high temperatures is forecast by the National Weather Service to begin Thursday. Thursday’s high temperature should reach 33. and then Thursday and Friday reach the high 30s. 40s should be breached over the weekend with the peak coming Monday with a high of 44. Rain is in the forecast as well […]
Classes to resume at Wilmot UHS Thursday
Wilmot Union High School’s water related closure will end Thursday when classes resume. From an announcement from the school distributed via email Wednesday evening: The water has been tested and is safe! Classes will resume tomorrow, Thursday, Jan. 18. The students will return for full, 8-period days on Thursday and Friday with 2:45 p.m. dismissal. Final exams will take place next week on […]
