At about 1:44 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding for a crash at Highway 50 and Highway 83-south (Brass Ball Corners) in Paddock Lake. Per dispatch: Three vehicles involved. ShareTweet0 Shares
Posts from ‘May, 2018’
Units responding for fire in Bristol
At about 10:10 a.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue and sheriff’s deputies are responding to the 20500 block of 93rd Street in Bristol for a report of a tractor on fire. UPDATE 10:11 a.m. — First fire unit on scene confirms active fire. UPDATE 10:19 a.m. — Fire knocked down. ShareTweet0 Shares
Memorial Day weekend gets warmer
The high temperatures in the latest, local National Weather Service forecast for Memorial Day weekend have gotten a bit warmer. High temperatures are now expected to be 88 on Friday and Saturday, 92 on Sunday and 88 again on Monday. Highs through the week should be in the lower 80s. ShareTweet0 Shares
Deaths May 24, 2018: Jon L. Stollberg, Claude Joseph Robers
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 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 […]
Garage sales page updated
West of the I’s garage sales page has been updated — and it’s a big week for sales. 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 […]
A word from our sponsors: Free community education on substance abuse available in May in Salem
Note: This is a paid announcement from The Sharing Center, Hope Council on Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse, Kenosha County Substance Abuse Coalition and Women and Children’s Horizons.. — DH Free community education on substance abuse disorders will take place in May. On May 24, Addiction is a Disease will be presented. On May 31, […]
Temps in 80s for days, says forecast
The latest, local National Weather Service forecast includes something we haven’t seen for awhile — temperatures over 80 degrees. The warm streak is set to begin Thursday, with a high of 82. The trend will continue through the weekend with highs of 87 on Friday, 88 on Saturday and 88 on Sunday. Memorial Day will […]
Units responding for spill on I-94
At about 7:23 p.m., Paris Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a possible fuel spill on I-94. Per dispatch: Reported spill is in the southbound lanes of I-94 just north of Highway 142. ShareTweet0 Shares
Deaths May 23, 2018: Mary Louise McCole, Vera “Bunny” C. Lasco
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
Fox River receding; just missed flood stage
The Fox River’s most recent rise just missed getting to flood stage as measured at the New Munster gauge and is continuing to fall. The flood warning has expired. The river reached its highest point of 10.74 feet Tuesday morning. Flood stage is 11 feet. At 5 p.m. Wednesday, the river was at 10.35 feet. […]
Twin Lakes administrator receives Credentialed Manager designation
Twin Lakes village administrator Jennifer Frederick has earned a news professional credential. From a news release from the International City/County Management Association: Jennifer Frederick, Village Administrator of the Village of Twin Lakes, recently received the Credentialed Manager designation from ICMA, the International City/County Management Association. Mrs. Frederick is one of over 1,300 local government management professionals currently credentialed through the […]
2018 Memorial Day parades and ceremonies in Silver Lake and Twin Lakes May 28
Annual Memorial Day parades and ceremonies will take place this year on Monday, May 28 in Silver Lake and Twin Lakes. In Silver Lake, Schultz-Hahn American Legion Post #293 will host its annual parade starting at 9 a.m. The parade begins at Prosser Street and Cogswell Drive, proceeds south on Cogswell to First Street, then to […]
Deal of the Day: Luisa’s $25 gift card half off
Have you heard about our feature at West of the I called Deal of the Day? It offers you great values on goods and services from local businesses. Here’s how it works. We offer a gift certificate or gift card from a local business for half price of its face value. For example, you get […]
Dense fog advisory issued
The National Weather Service has issued a dense fog advisory for Western Kenosha County. The advisory is in effect until 9 a.m. Some areas are experiencing visibility of less than a quarter of a mile, the advisory says. ShareTweet0 Shares
Garage sales page updated
West of the I’s garage sales page has been updated — and it’s a big week for sales. 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 […]
A word from our sponsors: In-person registration dates for Junior Panthers Football & Cheerleading coming up
Note: Western Kenosha County Youth Football and Cheer Program is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH Western Kenosha County Youth Football and Cheer Program (formerly Bulldogs) is thrilled to begin its 19th season with some exciting new changes. The program will begin 2018 with a new name — the Junior Panthers. Along […]
Twin Lakes honors Dennis Deeter with tree in Central Park
A tree in Central Park was dedicated by the village of Twin Lakes to the memory of Dennis Deeter Monday evening. Deeter was a member of the village Plan Commission for 10 years. He died in 2017. Village officials and family members and friends gathered for the dedication in a light rain. The white oak […]
Units responding to Salem School for medical call
At about 2:25 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding to Salem Grade School for a medical call. Per dispatch: Patient is having a seizure. ShareTweet0 Shares
A word from our sponsors: Register now for Westosha Falcon Youth Football Fall Tackle & Summer Camp
Note: Westosha Falcon Youth Football is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH Give your athlete the Westosha Falcon Youth Football 100% ALL-PLAY ADVANTAGE! Register now for Fall Tackle, and Summer Camp at www.westoshafootball.org or in-person on May 30 from 5-7 p.m.in the CHS lobby. WFYF players receive a position on offense or […]
Twin Lakes Village Board retains 1,200 foot buffer zone for sex offenders
The Twin Lakes Village Board on Monday voted to keep a 1,200-foot buffer from public gathering places for sex offenders residences. The village’s attorney had recommended changing the buffer to 1,000 feet or 750 feet to make the village’s ordinance less likely to be successfully challenged with a lawsuit. Attorney Elaine Ekes said at an earlier […]
A word from our sponsors: Free community education on substance abuse available in May in Salem
Note: This is a paid announcement from The Sharing Center, Hope Council on Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse, Kenosha County Substance Abuse Coalition and Women and Children’s Horizons.. — DH Free community education on substance abuse disorders will take place in May. On May 24, Addiction is a Disease will be presented. On May 31, […]
Dense fog advisory issued
A dense fog advisory has been issued for Kenosha County by the National Weather Service. The advisory will be in effect until 7 a.m., Tuesday. Visibility during this period may be reduced to a half to a quarter of a mile, the advisory says. ShareTweet0 Shares
Flood warning issued for Fox River
A flood warning has been issued for the Fox River in Western Kenosha County. The river as measured at the New Munster gauge was at 10.74 feet at 8 p.m. The current forecast calls for the Fox to reach flood stage of 11 feet Tuesday morning. The forecast calls for a crest of 11.6 feet […]
Masons of Washburn Lodge donate AED to Westosha Senior Community Center
Masons of the Washburn Lodge #145 in Bristol recently presented the Westosha Senior Community Center with an Automatic External Defibrillator device “in recognition of their continued service to the well-being of the community” as inscribed on the accompanying plaque. Western Kenosha County Senior Citizens Council Board Chairman Ruth Atwood received the plaque and defibrillator, expressing […]
Deal of the Day: Breezy Hill Nursery $25 gift card half off
Have you heard about our feature at West of the I called Deal of the Day? It offers you great values on goods and services from local businesses. Here’s how it works. We offer a gift certificate or gift card from a local business for half price of its face value. For example, you get […]
La Salette breakfast is May 27
Memorial Day Weekend Pancake Breakfast at La Salette will take place Sunday, May 27, 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 […]
State Patrol expected to start air patrol of I-94 Monday
Increased enforcement of traffic laws — including utilizing aircraft — is expected to begin Monday along I-94 in Kenosha County by the Wisconsin State Patrol. Here’s a news release from Wisconsin Department of Transporation: To enhance safety for all travelers, the Wisconsin State Patrol plans to utilize aircraft and ground-based officers to enforce speed limits […]
A word from our sponsors: Free community education on substance abuse available in May in Salem
Note: This is a paid announcement from The Sharing Center, Hope Council on Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse, Kenosha County Substance Abuse Coalition and Women and Children’s Horizons.. — DH Free community education on substance abuse disorders will take place in May. On May 24, Addiction is a Disease will be presented. On May 31, […]
Units responding for fire on I-94
At about 7:34 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue, Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue and Newport Fire Department units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a vehicle fire in the 10400 block of the southbound lanes of I-94. Per dispatch; Occupants of vehicle have evacuated. Heavy smoke reported UPDATE 7:36 p.m. — Per […]
