Posts from ‘October, 2018’

Units responding to Lakewood School for medical call

At about 3:43 p.m., Twin Lakes Rescue units are responding for to Lakewood School for a medical call. Per dispatch: Patient has fallen off a bike. Share11Tweet11 Shares

Units responding for crash in Bristol

At about 3:36 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash at Highways 45 and 50 in Bristol for a report of a crash. UPDATE 3:38 p.m. — Per dispatch: Scene is west of the intersection. UPDATE 3:48 p.m. — Tow trucks responding for both vehicles […]

Paris Town Board appoints new clerk/treasurer

The Paris Town Board has appointed Diana Coughlin as town clerk/treasurer. The appointment was made by a unanimous vote of the board at the regular Town Board meeting Oct. 23. Coughlin fills the vacancy left by the departure of Beverly McCumber, who recently resigned to take a new job. Coughlin has been serving as deputy […]

Units responding for smoke in Paddock Lake

At about 1:12 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding to a report of black smoke in the 24300 block of 64th Street in Paddock Lake. UPDATE 1:18 p.m. — Dispatch reports that deputy on scene says smoke appears to have been from a generator, which is now not running. Share50Tweet50 Shares

Units responding to Salem School for medical call

At about 12:28 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding to Salem School for a medical call. Per dispatch: Patient has passed out. Share180Tweet180 Shares

A word from our sponsors: The Sankulpa Yoga Center opens in Bristol

Note: Sankulpa Yoga Center  is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH The Sankulpa Yoga Center opened in Bristol this summer and shares a building with the new Bristol Hair Shoppe at 19806 83rd Street.  Lori Hawkins is the owner of Sankulpa Yoga, and her vision for this space is to bring […]

Units responding to crash on I-94

At about 7:14 a.m., Somers Fire and Rescue, Union Grove Fire Department and South Shore Fire Department are responding to a report of a crash in the 700 block of the northbound lanes of I-94. Per dispatch: Crash involves a semi tractor trailer and another vehicle. Share90Tweet90 Shares

Dry and a bit warmer weather forecast for trick or treat hours

Local weather should be dry and a little warmer than lately today when most communities hold their trick or treat hours, says the latest, local National Weather Service forecast. Bristol, Twin Lakes, Randall and Paddock Lake have designated trick or treat hours Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. Salem Lakes’ designated hours are 4 to 8 […]

Units responding to transformer problem in Bristol

At about 5:43 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding to a report of a blown transformer in about the 19200 block of Highway C in Bristol. UPDATE 5:55 p.m. — Traffic approaching the scene on Highway C being blocked by deputy and fire personnel. Share25Tweet25 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, […]

Wheatland passes flat levy for 2019

The Wheatland town electors and Town Board approved a tax levy for 2019 that is less than 1 percent higher than 2018. The levy and budget including the levy were approved by unanimous votes of the electors and Town Board Monday evening. The levy for 2019 was set at $677, 814. That is $5,113 or […]

Sponsored post: Voltz Lake Management District annual meeting notice and budget

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Wilmot Union High School to host Breakfast & Observance for Veterans Day 2018

Wilmot Union High School will host a Veterans Day Breakfast & Observance on Friday, Nov. 9. Breakfast in the Commons starts at 7:45 a.m.; assembly begins at 9 a.m. in Veteran’s Memorial Field House. Veterans interested in attending are asked to RSVP to Marlene Tilsner~ 862-2351, ext. 260 or tilsnerm@wilmoths.k12.wi.us Indicate your name and number of guests attending breakfast. All community veterans and family members […]

A word from our sponsors: Griffiths Grounds celebrates 8th season of providing fall produce and decorations

 Note: Griffiths Grounds is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH Family owned since 1946, Griffiths Grounds celebrates our 8th season providing homegrown fall produce and decorations to southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. It is located on Highway 45, north of Highway 50. Open 7 days a week from 7am to dusk through […]

UPDATE: Plane in Camp Lake press conference

Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue, the Kenosha County Dive Team, and the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department investigated a plane down in Camp Lake Monday evening. At the conclusion of the investigation, Sheriff David Beth provided some more information: UPDATE about 11 a.m. Oct. 30 — Here is a news release issued by the Sheriff’s Department this morning: […]

Units responding for fire in Twin Lakes

At about 8:50 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue, Randall Fire Department and Town of Wheatland Fire Department units and Twin Lakes Police offices are responding to a report of a fire in the 200 block of Mueller Avenue in Twin Lakes. Per dispatch: Caller reporting smoke int eh wall or perhaps coming from a […]

Units responding to aircraft down in Camp Lake

6:23 p.m. — Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue Station 1 and Bristol Fire and Rescue are responding to an aircraft in Camp Lake near 100th St and 278th Ave.  Bristol Fire and Rescue has been requested to bring a boat. UPDATE 6:33 p.m. – Kenosha County is requesting the dive team to the scene. UPDATE 9:06 p.m. […]

Deaths Oct. 29, 2018: Jacob Paul Maki

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: Share61Tweet61 Shares

Units responding to crash in Twin Lakes

At about 4:45 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue units and Twin Lakes Police officers are responding to a report of a crash at 93rd Street and Grove Trail in Twin Lakes. UPDATE 4:47 p.m. — Dispatch says incident involves a delivery truck on its side. Police officer on the scene say there appears to […]

2018 Bowls ‘n’ Bakers fundraiser for KAFASI is Nov. 14

The 15th annual Bowls ‘n’ Bakers soup tasting fundraiser for Kenosha Area Family and Aging Services Inc. will be held Wednesday, Nov. 14 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Brat Stop’s Parkway Chateau, 12304 75th St., Kenosha. Those attending will be able to taste a variety of soups from local restaurants and then […]

A word from our sponsors: Trevor-Wilmot Booster Club Vendor & Craft Fair is Nov. 11

The Trevor-Wilmot Booster Club is hosting its 7th Annual Vendor & Craft Fair on Nov. 11 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Parking and admission to the craft fair is free. The craft fair will take place in conjunction with the Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated Music Department Pancake Breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon. Cost for the breakfast […]

Deaths Oct. 28, 2018: Donna Mae Rego

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

Two freed from car in Rock Lake crash

At about 2:30 a.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies responded for a crash in the 25600 block of 121st Street in Rock Lake. A single car went off the road. Two people had to be freed from the vehicle by firefighters. Flight for Life medical transport helicopter was called to respond but was […]

A word from our sponsors: Griffiths Grounds celebrates 8th season of providing fall produce and decorations

 Note: Griffiths Grounds is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH Family owned since 1946, Griffiths Grounds celebrates our 8th season providing homegrown fall produce and decorations to southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. It is located on Highway 45, north of Highway 50. Open 7 days a week from 7am to dusk through […]

Units responding for crash in Paddock Lake

At about 9:28 p.m., Salem Lakes Fie/Rescue units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding to a report of a crash in the 6800 block of 243rd Avenue Paddock Lake. Per dispatch: Caller reporting a vehicle off the road that may have struck a tree. UPDATE 9:33 p.m. — Deputy on the scene reports that there […]

Deaths Oct. 27, 2018: Anthony “ Tony” A. Schauer, Catherine Grace Schroeder

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

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program seeking volunteers

Volunteers are needed for the free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program to help provide tax preparation assistance, quality review, client registration and language interpretation. Tax assistance is offered at multiple locations in Kenosha County: Twin Lakes Community Library – 110 S. Lakeshore Drive, Twin Lakes. Salem Community Library – 24615 89th Street, Salem. Kenosha […]

Sponsored post: Voltz Lake Management District annual meeting notice and budget

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Deaths Oct. 26, 2018: Richard C. “Dick” Mueller, Walter M. Hedberg, Dolores R. Terry

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: Breezy Hill Nursery and Hill Country Market host Harvest Festival Oct. 27

Note: Breezy Hill Nursery and Hill Country Market are westofthei.com sponsors. This is a paid announcement. — DH Get in the fall spirit with Harvest Festival from Breezy Hill Nursery and sister company Hill Country Market. This event will feature Pumpkin decorating, Halloween cookie decorating, Face Painting, Wine & Cider tasting for the adults and […]

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