At about 2:06 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue, Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue and Newport Fire Department units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding to the 12200 block of the northbound lanes of I-94 for a report of a vehicle fire. UPDATE 2:11 p.m. — Wisconsin State Patrol officer is on the scene, dispatch reports. […]
Posts from ‘July, 2018’
A word from our sponsors: Wheatland J1 School District seeking Executive Administrative Assistant
Note: Wheatland J1 School District is advertising this position with westofthei.com. This is a paid announcement. — DH Wheatland J1 School District is currently seeking an Executive Administrative Assistant. The highly qualified candidate will be responsible for supporting the District Administrator and Principal in achieving district/school goals. If you possess a high level of personal initiative, attention to detail, […]
Brighton School honor roll third quarter 2017-18
The following students were named to the Brighton School honor roll for the third quarter of the 2017-18 school year: *Denotes Principal’s Honor Roll Eighth Grade — Owen Andersen, *Evan Beth, Ella Birkholz, Benjamin Bruzas, Ean Daniels, Ellie Daniels, Phineas Doyle-Bruce, *Kelsey Duhig, Simone Felber, *Jackson Garcia, *Juliana Golla, Reece Haney, Trinity Koltanowski, Jacob Kreuscher, *Kolton Krueger, Holly Ludwig, Leann Schroeder, *Raven Schiavo, *Rebecca Springer, *Samantha Taylor, *Carlie Vorpagel. Seventh Grade — Brayden Coots, *Aleah Daniels, *Austin Dawson, *Cate Debell, *Vivian […]
A word from our sponsors: July 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
Units responding for fire in Paddock Lake
At about 9:18 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue and Bristol Fire Department units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a fire in the 6800 block of 243rd Avenue in Paddock Lake. Per dispatch: This is for a fire in an oven. Occupants have been told to evacuate. UPDATE 9:22 p.m. — Fire unit […]
A word from our sponsors: Wheatland J1 School District seeking part-time Special Education Program Aide
Note: Wheatland J1 School District is advertising this position with westofthei.com. This is a paid announcement. — DH Wheatland J1 School District is currently seeking an energetic, positive candidate to fill a part-time Special Education Program Aide position. The highly qualified candidate will be responsible for supporting students to achieve their maximum potential. Starting rate is $13.00 per hour. Approx. […]
Units responding for crash in Paddock Lake
At about 3:44 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash at Highway 50 and Highway 75 (Brass Ball Corners) in Paddock Lake. Per dispatch: Two vehicles involved. At least one injured person reported. Scene is in westbound lanes. Share40Tweet40 Shares
Bristol Fire Department conducts 2018 recognition ceremony
Sunday morning, Bristol Fire Department honored members of its past and current members of the department. They gathered at the Bristol Firefighter’s Memorial, created to commemorate the bravery, courage, honor, and valor of Bristol firefighters, past and present, and pay tribute to the men and women who have served Bristol. It was dedicated in 2016. […]
Info sought to identify woman struck by lightning at Country Thunder
The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department is looking for information to identify a woman struck by lightning early Friday morning at the Country Thunder music festival in Randall. From a news release issued Friday morning: The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an incident where a Country Thunder attendee appears to have been struck by lightning. […]
A word from our sponsors: Come drive a bus with Dousman Transport
Note: Dousman Transport is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH Dousman Transport is looking for a few good individuals to join its bus driving team based at its facility in Wilmot. Driving a bus with Dousman has a number of advantages, such as: Bring pre-school age children along with you on […]
Units responding for investigation in Lake Shangri-la
At about 8:34 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units are responding for an investigation in the 21000 block of 116th Street in Lake Shangri-La. Per dispatch: Caller reports smell of natural gas inside house and in basement. Occupants have evacuated. Share131Tweet131 Shares
July 19, 2018 lake test results: Paddock Hooker Lake Association beach open after re-test
The Paddock Hooker Lake Association beach on Paddock Lake has been reopened after testing from Wednesday showed lower E.coli levels. Testing from Wednesday by the Kenosha County Division of Health at the PHLA beach on Paddock Lake showed 17 E.coli/100 mL. Cautions are issued for results of more than 235 E.coli/100 mL. Beaches are closed to […]
A word from our sponsors: Catholic parishes seek part-time Secretary/Administrative Assistant
Note: St. Alphonsus Parish St. John the Evangelist Parish are advertising this position with westofthei.com. This is a paid announcement. — DH St. Alphonsus Parish-New Munster and St. John the Evangelist Parish-Twin Lakes wishes to fill a part-time joint Parish position for Secretary/Administrative Assistant. This is a 20-25 hour/week position. Good communication skills, computer skills and receptionist […]
Twin Lakes to pursue new lake level monitoring system
Lakes Mary and Elizabeth are both figuratively and physically central to the village of Twin Lakes. On Monday, the Twin Lakes Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District commissioners — who are the same individuals as the Village Board — voted to pursue a partnership with the United States Geographic Survey that should result in more accurate and […]
A word from our sponsors: Westosha Head Start enrolling for 2018-2019
Note: Westosha Head Start is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH Westosha Head Start is currently enrolling for 2018-2019. Head Start is a federally funded, school readiness preschool program for 3 and 4 year old children of all abilities, who live in Western Kenosha County. Full Day Option for 3 year olds. Partnering with 4K […]
Rain may snap dry spell soon
There’s a pretty good chance some rain sometime over the next few days will snap the dry spell Western Kenosha County has been under for a while, says the latest, local National Weather Service forecast. The chance for rain begins this afternoon, with a 20 percent chance of a thunderstorm developing after 4 p.m. That […]
A word from our sponsors: Wheatland J1 School District seeking Executive Administrative Assistant
Note: Wheatland J1 School District is advertising this position with westofthei.com. This is a paid announcement. — DH Wheatland J1 School District is currently seeking an Executive Administrative Assistant. The highly qualified candidate will be responsible for supporting the District Administrator and Principal in achieving district/school goals. If you possess a high level of personal initiative, attention to detail, […]
Deaths July 18, 2018: Larry A. Stevens, Dorothy A. Paprocki
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 Paddock Lake
At about 5:59 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the 24300 block of 75th Street (Highway 50) in Paddock Lake. Per dispatch: Two vehicles involved; one is a motorcycle. UPDATE 6:04 p.m. — Fire command reports everyone involved up and walking around. Share8Tweet8 Shares
July 18, 2018 lake test results: Paddock Hooker Lake Association beach closed
The Paddock Hooker Lake Association beach is closed to swimming after testing on Tuesday showed elevated E.coli levels there. Cautions are issued for results of more than 235 E.coli/100 mL. Beaches are closed to swimming for a test result of more than 1,000 E.coli/100 mL. Tuesday’s results at the PHLA beach were 2,419 E.coli/100 mL. […]
Units responding for crash on state line
At about 2:39 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the 12000 block of 128th Street along the Wisconsin-Illinois state line. Per dispatch: A car and a pick up truck are involved. UPDATE about 2:42 p.m. — Newport Fire Department also dispatched. ShareTweet0 Shares
A word from our sponsors: St. John Child Development Center carrying on tradition of caring
Note: St. John Child Development Center is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH They may find themselves in new quarters this school year but the tradition of caring is deep at St. John Child Development Center in Paris. The center, located at St. John the Baptist Church, provides infant care, day […]
Lakeland Little League Intermediate baseball team wins state title
Lakeland Little League Intermediate (50/70) baseball team on Monday won the Wisconsin State Tournament defeating the West Bend All Stars 8 to 5. Lakaland began their journey last week when they defeated Oak Creek 11-10 to win the District 6 title. They now move on to Kalamazoo Michigan, where they will represent Wisconsin in the […]
Missing pets: Chihuahua found in Randall
A brown, male Chihuahua was found this morning in Ridgeway subdivision. Please call Randall Town Hall at 262-877-2166 with any information. Share157Tweet157 Shares
Deal of the Day: Hill Country Market $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 […]
Deaths July 71, 2018: Herbert J. “Bert” Robers, Edward Bluth II
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: Share18Tweet18 Shares
Units responding to crash in Bristol
At about 5:42 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to the 20800 block of Highway V in Bristol. Per dispatch: Crash involves a car and a bicyclist. ShareTweet0 Shares
Deal of the Day: Breezy Hill Nursery $25 gift card half off
Today’s offering is from Breezy Hill Nursery, 7530 288th Ave. Breezy Hill Nursery offers a full line of landscaping and gardening supplies. Their retail center offers gifts, decor, garden and landscaping products, delivery services and classes. Breezy Hill’s Garden Center Staff are passionate gardeners who are truly excited by the opportunity to share their knowledge, […]
Riverview School honor roll third trimester 2017-18
This post sponsored by Capelli Law Office S.C. The following students were named to the honor roll for the third trimester of school year 2017-18 at Riverivew School: Eighth Grade High honors — Kaitlyn Keller, Tyee Simek, Ashton Leahy, Brady Schick, Samantha Brooks, Cassiel Siggeman, Abbey Grumbeck, Chase Goodwin, Owen Rosengarden, Tricia Klen, Delaney Snow, Mackenzie Belletini, […]
A word from our sponsors: Wheatland J1 School District seeking part-time Special Education Program Aide
Note: Wheatland J1 School District is advertising this position with westofthei.com. This is a paid announcement. — DH Wheatland J1 School District is currently seeking an energetic, positive candidate to fill a part-time Special Education Program Aide position. The highly qualified candidate will be responsible for supporting students to achieve their maximum potential. Starting rate is $13.00 per hour. Approx. […]
