Posts from ‘December, 2018’

Emergency warning sirens sounding, but no warnings in effect

At about 12:50 p.m., an emergency warning siren or sirens can be heard in Paddock Lake. A deputy just inquired as to why the sirens are sounding, but dispatch reported reason was unknown. There are no National Weather Service severe weather warnings that would prompt a siren at this time. Deputies are trying to determine […]

Units responding for crash in Twin Lakes

At about 12:30 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue units and a Twin Lakes Police officer are responding to a report of a crash in the 400 block of North Lake Avenue in Twin Lakes. Per dispatch: This involves a vehicle which has struck a pole. Share297Tweet297 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 […]

Units responding for investigation

At about 11:30 a.m., Paris Fire and Rescue units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding to a report of a strong natrual gas odor in the area of the 5000 block of Highway 45 in Paris. Share109Tweet109 Shares

Winter weather advisory issued for Monday monring

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory an area of Wisconsin that includes Kenosha County. The advisory will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., Monday. Here are the major concerns that prompted the advisory: WHAT…Freezing rain, changing over to all rain by late morning. WHERE…Portions of south central and southeast Wisconsin. […]

Deaths Dec. 30, 2018: Bonnie Freier-Hopp, Robert C. Horton

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: Share3Tweet3 Shares

A word from our sponsors: Westosha Sports Complex hosting The HitTrax Quality Hit Game League

Note: Westosha Sports Complex is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement.  — DH Westosha Sports Complex is hosting The HitTrax Quality Hit Game (Q‐Hit), an exciting, competitive game that assess a player’s ability to make “quality” hits. What is a quality hit? There are multiple factors that go into answering this question. Four […]

Riverview School Honor Roll for first trimester 2018-19

The following students were named to the Riverview School Honor Roll for the first trimester of the 2018-19 school year: Sixth grade — Gianna Abbate, Ryan Adamecz, Olivia Brey, Owen Caldwell, Kaylee Forsythe, Kadyn Holmes, Avery Holt, Jack Horvath, Keira Janus, Sean Moran, Ryland Petykowski, Elaine Sinkovec, Arabella Smits, Christopher Sroka, James Urban, Brooke Walters, Landen Zelms. Seventh grade — Anneliese Baker, Cameron Bell, William Bloomgren, Isaac Blount, Lucas Boland, Amanda Brooks, Delaney Coates, Lindsey Cochran, Cassandra Cudahy, Owen Drissel, Meadow […]

Missing pets: Male pit bull in Randall

Randall officials are looking for the owner of a dog found loose in Randall Saturday night. The dog is described as a pit bull looking male dog, tan in color. The dog was wearing a collar with a tag that says “Duke.” Anyone with information about the owner of this dog can call Supervisor Mark […]

A word from our sponsors: Dec. 30, 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): 7610 242nd Ave, Salem 24921 52nd St, Salem ShareTweet0 Shares

Salem School third graders participate in Colonial Christmas

Salem School third grade students participated in the annual Colonial Christmas just before the holiday break. Colonial games, artisan crafts, dances, and writing with quill and ink were among the experiences students and guests participated in during the event. Here are some more photos from the event: Share104Tweet104 Shares

Paris School first trimester honor roll 2018-19

Note: This post sponsored by Bumper to Bumper Paddock Lake Auto Parts. — DH The following students were named to the Paris School first trimester honor roll for the 2018-19 school year: 6th grade High Honors — Aliyah Brey, Cadence Castillo, Samuel Correa, Walter Fisch, Beau Grabot, Jaden Gussis, Kyle Kraus, Carter Ladd, Jacob Ludwig, Adelynn Maney, Sophia Pearson, Ella Sager, Noah Salas, Emily Skanron, Maren Van Schyndel, Stevie Wessel, Kate […]

Units responding for water rescue in Twin Lakes

At about 1:13 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue units are responding to Lance Park on Lake Mary in Twin Lakes for a possible water rescue. UPDATE about 1:30 p.m. — Some units were clearing the scene. Share69Tweet69 Shares

Deal of the Day: The Sandlots of Salem $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 […]

Brighton School honor roll first quarter 2018-19

Note: This post sponsored by Bumper to Bumper Paddock Lake Auto Parts. — DH The following students were named to the Brighton School honor roll for the first quarter of the 2018-19 school year: *Denotes Principal’s Honor Roll Eighth Grade — *Mikayla Amick, *Brayden Coots, *Aleah Daniels, *Austin Dawson, *Cate Debell, *Vivian Dufek, *Gabriell Eppers, *Clare Fallon, Frederick Goetz, Katelyn Griffey, *Noelle Junig, *Delaney Koltanowski, Julia Krekling, *Rabeka Liberto, *Jesse […]

Units responding for fire in Trevor

At about 8:53 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a vehicle on fire in the 11300 block of 272nd Avenue in Trevor. UPDATE 8:55 p.m. — Bristol Fire and rescue and additional Salem Lakes units dispatched as vehicle is fully engulfed in the driveway and close to […]

Deaths Dec. 27, 2018: Robert G. Mickelsen, Blanche K. Kerkman

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: Share553Tweet553 Shares

Randall School first trimester honor roll 2018-19

Note: This post is sponsored by Gagliardi Law, LLP. — DH The following students were named to the Randall School honor roll for the first semester of the 2018-19 school year: 7th Grade — Ava Barber, Maxx Basile, Eva Beinecke, Tyler Bell, Ashley Beverly, Ella Bishop, Jeffrey Bruton, Logan Collins, Kadence Cowart, Taylor Dale, Nichole Daniels, Kyle DePasquale, Quinn Dixon, Devin Dutkiewicz, Donavin Edict-Ross, Kade Frisby, Anthony Grifo, Colin Hart, Bailey Hayes, Xavier Jackson, Ian Kerkman, James Kiraly, Patience […]

Units responding for alarm in Trevor

At about 1:26 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding for a report of an alarm at a house in the 12500 block of 280th Avenue in Trevor. Per dispatch: This is a general fire alarm. Share100Tweet100 Shares

Wet, windy and warm Thursday

The latest, local National Weather Service forecast calls for a warmer, wet and windy Thursday. First the temperature. Thursday’s high may reach 49 degrees. That won’t last, as temps are expected to dip in coming days. It’s already wet out there and it’s going to continue with a 100 percent chance of precipitation Thursday. Rain […]

Green Bay Road closed in Kenosha

Green Bay Road between 60th Street and 52nd Street in Kenosha is closed Thursday morning while investigation of a fire continues. You are asked to avoid that area if you are headed in that direction. From the Sheriff’s Department at 6:44 a.m.: At 3:14 am this morning, Kenosha Sheriff’s Deputies responded with the Somers Fire Department […]

Deaths Dec. 26, 2018: Randy Brown, Marie A. Schick,

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: Share62Tweet62 Shares

A word from our sponsors: Sign up for Westosha Sports Complex 9 Hole Thursday Golf League

Note: Westosha Sports Complex is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH Westosha Sports Complex is hosting a 12 week 9 Hole Thursday Golf League starting Jan. 10, 2019. Cost is $20 per player per week, 3 installment payments of $80. First is required date of signing up, second due 1/10/19, third […]

Units responding to Trevor-Wilmot School for alarm

At about 3:56 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding to a report of an alarm at Trevor-Wilmot School. Per dispatch: This is a general fire alarm. Share110Tweet110 Shares

Salem Grade School honor roll first quarter 2018-19

Note: This post sponsored by Bumper to Bumper Paddock Lake Auto Parts. — DH The following students were named to the Salem Grade School first quarter 2018-19 honor roll: High Honors Grade 8 — Brandon Beauford, John Bremer, Rebecca Bricco, Dylan Bruni, Mackenzie Cain, Joseph Gibbs, Neive Graniel, Ethan Hanrahan, Alyssa Klementzos, Taylor Lopatka, Zoe McNeill, Chase […]

Units responding for crash in Wilmot

At about 7:18 a.m., Randall Fire Department and Silver Lake Rescue Squad units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in th 12700 block of Highway W (Fox River Road) in Wilmot. Per dispatch: Single vehicle, may have rolled over. Injury being reported.   Share59Tweet59 Shares

A word from our sponsors: Twin Lakes hiring Public Works and Sewer Plant positions

Note: This is a paid announcement by The village of Twin Lakes. — DH The village of Twin Lakes is hiring for Public Works and Sewer Plant positions. Visit http://www.villageoftwinlakes.net/employment-opportunities/ for more info. Share60Tweet60 Shares

Happy holidays from westofthei.com!

We would like to thank all of our loyal readers and advertisers who continue to make westofthei.com possible. We will continue to work to become more useful to you every day. Sincerely, Darren and Karen Hillock and family Share195Tweet195 Shares

Deaths Dec. 24, 2018: Gertrude “Trudy” Lorraine Anderson

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

Local departments responding for mutual aid to Kenosha

At about 7:05 p.m., Western Kenosha County Fire Departments are responding as mutual aid for a MABAS box alarm activated by the Kenosha Fire Department for a fire in the 900 block of 42nd Street. Per dispatch: Expected to respond for a change of quarters to man Station No. 4 are Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue with […]

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