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Posts from ‘April, 2018’
Local fire department responding to Lake County for mutual aid
At about 5:12 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue is responding to a request for mutual aid from the Newport Fire Department for a brush fire in the 42700 block of North Sheridan Oaks Road in Lake County, Illinois. Bristol is being requested to respond with an ATV. ShareTweet0 Shares
A word from our sponsors: Western Kenosha County Tennis Association offering 2018 summer programs
Note: Western Kenosha County Tennis Association is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH The Western Kenosha County Tennis Association is hosting a variety of tennis programs this summer. WKCTA is celebrating 10 years in 2018 Programs are available for all levels of experience for children 5 to 14. There also is an an adult program planned. All […]
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. Share1Tweet1 […]
A word from our sponsors: Wisconsin Emissions Testing available at Wilmot Auto Service
Note: Wilmot Auto Service is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH Wisconsin Emissions Tests can now be done at Wilmot Auto Service. The test is free to you. Call 862-6300 for an appointment. Hours are Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 7:30 to 11 a.m. Wilmot Auto Service, Inc is an independent […]
Moving the Old Bristol Town Hall
After three years of fundraising and planning, the Bristol Historical Society saw the 1870 Town Hall moved from county property to Fireman’s Park, across from the current Village Hall. The move was just as much an achievement in utility movement. WEenrgies and assisting power company units relocated lines by lowering them, raising them, or when […]
Clara Kevek, Anna Walther, Carlie Banchi initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
The following local residents were recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Clara Kevek of Bristol was initiated at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Anna Walther of Bristol was initiated at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Carlie Banchi of Trevor was initiated at […]
Twin Lakes Fire Department buys training device with Tavern League donation
The Twin Lakes Fire Department recently acquired a new training device thanks to a donation from the Kenosha County Tavern League. The $1,000 donation paid for a new manikin for the department, fire Chief Stan Clause said. The department will use the 110-pound manikin to practice carrying firefighters or victims out of fires. The money […]
Deaths April 23, 2018: Mary Ann Angela Kennedy
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: Share1Tweet1 Shares
Move of old Bristol town hall to prompt road closures, powers outages Tuesday
The moving of the 1870 Bristol town hall from its current location in a county park along Highway C to downtown Bristol in Firemen’s Park will take place Tuesday. The structure is already up on a trailer and ready to be moved down Highway C starting at 9 a.m., Tuesday. Highway C will be closed […]
Units responding for alarm in Twin Lakes
At about 1:36 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire Department units are responding to an alarm in the 2700 block of East Lakeshore Drive in Twin Lakes. Per dispatch: This is being reported as a smoke alarm. UPDATE 1:39 p.m. — Dispatch reports this as a false alarm due to installtion at the site, according to alarm […]
Temp to reach 60 Monday; stay above 50 all week
The latest, local National Weather Service forecast suggests that we may be in for, if not a heat wave, at least a sustained warm-up. Monday’s high temperature may reach 60. Highs the rest of the week will be above 50 and we may be flirting with 60 again Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. There’s some chance […]
A word from our sponsors: Wilmot Raceway opening night is April 28
Note: Wilmot Raceway is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH Saturday, April 28th is Opening Night at Wilmot Raceway! Come see the best of dirt track racing featuring 410 Winged Sprints, WingLESS sprints, Mini-sprints and Modifieds. A great place to bring the family! Details at wilmotraceway.com. Let’s Go Racing! Share8Tweet8 Shares
Units responding for fire in Randall
At about 8:02 p.m., Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to the 40500 block of 125th Street in Randall. Per dispatch: A possible brush fire has been reported. Share4Tweet4 Shares
Register by April 27 for county’s wills and power of attorney clinic for veterans
To assist area military veterans and their eligible dependents, the Kenosha County Veterans Services Office is hosting a Wills and Power of Attorney Clinic on Saturday, May 12. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the North 3 Conference Room at the Kenosha County Job Center, 8600 Sheridan Road, Kenosha. Refreshments will be provided. […]
A word from our sponsors: April 22, 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): 4605 352nd Ave, Burlington 32001 Geneva Rd, Salem 7216 288th Ave, Salem 11314 Bristol Rd, […]
Units responding for second investigation in Bristol
At about 8:43 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s are responding for another investigation in the 18800 block of Highway C in Bristol. ShareTweet0 Shares
Units responding for an investigation in Bristol
At about 8:20 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue and sheriff’s deputies are responding for an investigation in the 18300 block of Highway Q in Bristol. Per dispatch: Caller reported seeing something burning. UPDATE 8:28 p.m. — Fire unit at scene reports this is a controlled burn. ShareTweet0 Shares
Deaths April 21, 2018: Leonard E. Shereikis, Timothy John “TJ” Kreye
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
2018 Paddock Lake Arbor Day ceremony coverage (PHOTOS & VIDEO)
Paddock Lake celebrated Arbor Day 2018 Saturday morning with a tree planting and refreshments for participants afterwards. Having an Arbor Day celebration is part of the qualifications for Tree City USA designation, a distinction Paddock Lake has earned for 19 years. Kim Sebastian of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources praised the village’s commitment to […]
A word from our sponsors: Western Kenosha County Tennis Association offering 2018 summer programs
Note: Western Kenosha County Tennis Association is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH The Western Kenosha County Tennis Association is hosting a variety of tennis programs this summer. WKCTA is celebrating 10 years in 2018 Programs are available for all levels of experience for children 5 to 14. There also is an an adult program planned. All […]
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. Share2Tweet2 […]
2018 Union Cemetery Association annual meeting is April 29
The Union Cemetery Association will be having its annual meeting on Sunday, April 29. The meeting starts at 1:30 p.m. and will be held at the Paddock Lake Village Hall, 6969 236th Ave. Minutes from the last meeting will be read and a financial report given. Anyone with lots-plots or anyone that is interested in purchasing them at […]
A word from our sponsors: April 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): 23410 112th St, Trevor ShareTweet0 Shares
Deaths April 20, 2018: Jeffrey L . Rudolph
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: All-Star Lawncare can beautify your landscape and lawn
Note: All-Star Lawncare is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH Now is the time to take needed steps to achieve and maintain a beautiful lawn. Aerating is the first priority to ensure nutrients and water can reach the soil to help roots grow deep and produce a strong, lush lawn. “Applying time-released fertilizer […]
2018 Salem Lakes Spring Clean-up is April 29
Volunteers are being sought to help do a little spring cleaning around Salem Lakes on April 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a continuation of the annual volunteer Silver Lake event organized by Allen Dunski. Volunteers will begin the day with a meeting and supply grab at Fox River Park. They will […]
A word from our sponsors: Polish your golf game year round at Westosha Sports Complex
Note: Westosha Sports Complex is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH Weather or season never gets in the way of your golf game at Westosha Sports Complex in Silver Lake. Westosha Sports Complex is a professional training facility where players up their game, practice their swings, and just have fun. Westosha […]
50s and no snow in forecast for next 7 days
The latest, local National Weather Service forecast for Western Kenosha County calls for highs in the 50s without a trace of snow or even much of rain for the next seven days. Maybe it will just be a freak week of warmth, but we’ll take it. The warm spell begins Friday with a high of 53 […]
A word from our sponsors: Breezy Hill Garden Center to host open house on April 22
Note: Breezy Hill Garden Center is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH Breezy Hill Garden Center is hosting an Open House on April 22, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come in to this free event and get ideas for your outdoor living space! During the same hours, Breezy Hill will be inviting youngsters to celebrate Earth Day […]
