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Posts from ‘May, 2018’
Wheatland Center School students participate in 2018 Academic Bowl
Wheatland Center School students recently participated in an Academic Bowl hosted by Washington-Caldwell School in Waterford. Teams were made up of five students from each grade — sixth through eighth. Students were nominated by teachers to compete within their designated area of expertise — math, science, language arts, or social studies. Students participated in an individual test […]
Units responding for alarm in Trevor
At about 1:53 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding to the 25700 block of 110th Street in Trevor for a residential supervisory alarm. UPDATE 1:55 p.m. — Fire unit arriving on scene reports no signs of fire from exterior. UPDATe 1:56 p.m. — Fire unit on scene will handle call. All other units can […]
A word from our sponsors: May 20, 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): 2343 Catherine Ave, Twin Lakes 310 Park Ave, Twin Lakes 11314 Bristol Rd, Bristol 32001 […]
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 […]
Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes registration due May 29
Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a free, 6-week educational series designed by Stanford University to give you tools to take care of yourself while caring for a loved one. This program helps family caregivers reduce stress, improve self-confidence, communicate feelings better, balance their lives, increase their ability to make tough decisions and locate helpful resources. The next class […]
Salem School participates in Pennies for Patients
Recently, Salem School students and staff participated in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s annual Pennies for Patients event. Donations were collected to help the organization find a cure for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Salem students, their families, and school staff raised […]
A word from our sponsors: May 19, 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 May 18, 2018: Fredrick R. “Guy” Lambert, Richard “Richie” Julius Stasierowski
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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 receives Budget Presentation Award
Twin Lakes village government recently received recognition of following good budgetery practices. From a news release from the Government Finance Officers Association: Government Finance Officers Association is pleased to announce that Village of Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, has received GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its budget. The award represents a significant achievement by the entity. It reflects the commitment […]
Search underway in Wheatland
At about 9 a.m., law enforcement agencies are conducting a search in the area of Highway 50 and Highway 83 north in Wheatland, Kenosha County Scanner Facebook page is reporting. Here’s a link to their post: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2082832385064491&id=1149085318439207 ShareTweet0 Shares
Randall School students participate in 2018 Math 24 competition
Randall School participated in the Annual Math 24 competition sponsored by the Southern Lakes Advanced Learners Network. This competition provides an opportunity for students in the area to complete at various levels using the Math 24 game. This year, 12 students from Randall participated in this event. Here are the awards taken home: 4th grade — Pete […]
Fox River slips below 12 feet; flood warning continues
The Fox River has slipped below flood stage of 11 feet as measured at the New Munster gauge. The river was measured at 11.88 feet at 4 a.m., Friday. A flood warning remains in effect. The current forecast for the river has it slipping below flood stage Sunday morning. There is a 60 percent chance […]
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 […]
Deaths May 17, 2018: Verna T. Ramelow, Helen J. Sarmont
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Units responding for water emergency report on Powers Lake
At about 3:28 p.m., Twin Lakes Rescue units, other fire department units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to Powers Lake for a report of a possible water emergency. Per dispatch: Notification has been received from an in car system of an impact alarm mapping a vehicle as in Powers Lake in the area of 405th […]
Public invited to Bristol School facilities and growth workshop May 21
The Bristol School District is hosting a meeting Monday, May 21 to gather opinions about its future. From a news release distributed by the district: The Bristol School District #1 Board of Education and Administration invite all community members of the school district to join us for an interactive community workshop on Monday, May 21, […]
Wheatland Center School mathletes compete in 2018 regional meet
The hard work and success of Wheatland Center School Mathletes continued at the Regional Math Meet that was held at the Kenosha County Center on March 14. Students in grades fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth competed against forty other math students from 10 local schools. Members of the fifth and sixth grade Wheatland team were: Sofia Bronson, […]
Deaths May 16, 2018: Harold F. Schloegl, Joanne M. Willkomm
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Free community education on substance abuse available in May in Salem
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, Types of Treatment will be presented. Both programs will be presented from 6:30-7:45 p.m. at the Community Library, 24615 89th St., Salem. Pizza will be served. The programs are presented […]
2018 Twin Lakes Movies in the Park series to begin June 8
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 Amphitheater. Movies start at dusk. The schedule is as follows: June 8 — […]
Fox River crests, starting to recede
The Fox River has crested at 12.43 feet as measured at the New Munster gauge. That high water mark came at 9:15 p.m, Tuesday. As of 5 a.m. Wednesday, the river stood at 12.4 feet. The National Weather Service had been forecasting a crest of 13 feet. The current forecast calls for the river to […]
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 […]
Deaths May 15, 2018: Chester J. Cholewinski
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Bristol School honor roll third quarter 2017-18 school year
This post is sponsored by Paddock Lake Pet Services The following Bristol School students were named to the honor roll for the third quarter of the 2017-18 school year: *Denotes straight A’s Fourth grade — *Kayleigh Bannon, Paige Bastrup, Ryan Bergmann, Andrew Biehn, Iain Blair, *Evelyn Brandt, *Spencer Brankey, *Evan Buntrock, *Sophia Cetera, *Hayden Chyla, Joseph Corbeil, Ayden Cowart, Sadie Crane, Lauren Dahlberg, *Alexis Davis, *Paxton Ferruzzi, Meghan Gallentine, Leo Galton, Clara Garcia, Madilyn Gomez, Quintin […]
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 […]
Fox River tops 12 feet, heading higher
The Fox River topped 12 feet early Tuesday morning and appears to still be on the rise considering subsequent readings at the New Munster gauge. As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, the river stood at 12.35 feet. Flood stage is 11 feet. A National Weather Service flood warning remains in effect. A crest of 13 feet […]
A word from our sponsors: The Aging Mastery Program® starting at Westosha Senior Community Center May 17
Note: Westosha Senior Community Center is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH The Aging Mastery Program®, sponsored by the National Council on Aging, is coming to the Westosha Senior Community Center. Geared towards seniors 50 years and older, this fun program will help older adults improve their health, financial security and overall well-being. […]
Fox River tops flood stage
The Fox River, as forecast by the National Weather Service, exceeded flood stage of 11 feet by about 2 p.m. Monday afternoon. As of 8 p.m., the river stands at 11.54 feet as measured at the New Munster gauge. A flood warning remains in effect. A crest of 13.3 feet is forecast for Wednesday afternoon. […]
