The College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) announced their honorees of the Fall All-Academic All-Conference award with 85 student-athletes from Carthage College selected. Among the honorees was Madison Bailey of Twin Lakes. The CCIW Academic All-Conference list comprises those individuals that achieved an overall grade-point average of 3.30 or above and lettered in their […]
Posts from ‘February, 2020’
Spring Election 2020: It’s Primary Election Day!
It’s Spring Primary Election Day today for non-partisan offices. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wheatland residents will be able to vote in a referendum regarding whether the town should build a $3.8 million station for the Town of Wheatland Fire Department. Statewide there is a primary for Supreme Court justice. Note: […]
A word from our sponsors: 2020 Brighton School PTO Pasta Dinner Fundraiser is Feb. 29
Note: This is a paid announcement from Brighton School PTO — DH Brighton School PTO will hold its Pasta Dinner & Auction Fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 29 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the school. Come enjoy family fun with the Brighton community. Pasta dinner cost is $7 pre-sale or $10 at the door. Cost […]
Highway EM to close for culvert repair
The Kenosha County Highway Department has made the following announcement about a closure of Highway EM: Kenosha County Highway EM in the Village of Twin Lakes will be closed roughly 700 feet north of the Illinois state line for approximately one week beginning Feb. 18. The closure is being scheduled to allow for the repair […]
Deaths Feb. 17, 2020: Charles Jamie Whiddon, Phillip Bruce Lenox
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Units responding for fire in Paris
At about 9:14 p.m., Paris Fire and Rescue, Bristol Fire and Rescue, Somers Fire and Rescue and Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to the 20600 block of 31st Street in Paris for a report of a possible chimney fire. UPDATE about 9:25 p.m. — Paris command reports fire is […]
Agenda: Twin Lakes Village Board regular meeting Feb. 17, 2020
The Twin Lakes Village Board is scheduled to hold a regular board meeting on Monday starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall in Twin Lakes. On the agenda is a change to the garbage ordinance that has been under discussion for a few meetings now. The full agenda is available here. Share2Tweet2 Shares
Units responding to crash in Bristol
At about 6:44 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding to a crash in the 14700 block of Highway WG in Bristol along the state line. Per dispatch: This is a single vehicle crash. Vehicle has struck a tree. Share16Tweet16 Shares
Agenda: Twin Lakes #4 School District Board of Education special and regular meetings Feb. 17, 2020
The Twin Lakes #4 School District Board of Education is scheduled to hold a special meeting and a regular meeting on Monday at Lakewood School in Twin Lakes. The regular meeting starts at 6 p.m. Agenda items include: Discuss and Possible Approval of Eighth Grade Recognition Date. Discuss and Possible Approval of New Teacher Hire […]
Agenda: Paris Plan Commission public hearing and meeting Feb. 17, 2020
The Paris Plan Commissionon is scheduled to conduct a public hearing at 7 p.m. at the Town of Paris Safety Building in Paris. The hearing will be to accept public comment regarding a proposed amendment to the Land Use Plan Map for the Town of Paris of the Comprehensive Plan for Kenosha County. An application […]
Agenda: Salem Lakes Village Board committee of the whole Feb. 17, 2020
The Salem Lakes Village Board is scheduled to hold a committee of the whole meeting on Monday starting at 6 p.m. at Village Hall in Salem. Agenda items are: Update on the list of Village owned properties Addition of vicious animals to the current animal ordinance Village Impact Fees Update the Public Facilities Needs Assessment […]
A word from our sponsors: Feb. 16, 2020 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons
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Town of Wheatland Fire Department fire station referendum info session scheduled for Feb. 16
The Town of Wheatland Fire Department has added another information session relating to the upcoming fire station project referendum. The session will take place Sunday at 2 p.m. at the fire station in New Munster. This meeting will show the proposed building layout and present facts and figures for this proposed project. The referendum seeking […]
Units responding for investigation in Twin Lakes
At about 8:05 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire Department units and a Twin Lakes Police officer are responding for an investigation in the 100 block of Mueller Avenue in Twin Lakes. Per dispatch: Caller reporting a smell of burning inside a house. No flames or smoke seen. UPDATE 8:10 p.m. — Police officer at the scene […]
Deaths Feb. 15, 2020: Betty Ackerman
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Units responding to crash in Paris
At about 2:45 p.m., Paris Fire and Rescue units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding to a crash in the 400 block of West Frontage Road in Paris. Per dispatch: Single vehicle has rolled over and is on its roof. UPDATE 2:50 p.m. — Deputy on scene reports no injuries. Share6Tweet6 Shares
Deaths Feb. 14, 2020: Joyce Patricia Rozell
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Old Settlers Oktoberfest Inc. donates $10,000 to start band shelter design process
Bringing a band shelter to Old Settlers County Park in Paddock Lake is taking an important step forward thanks to a donation from Old Settlers Oktoberfest, Inc. From a news release distributed Friday by the office of County Executive Jim Kreuser: Design work on a long-awaited band shelter at Old Settlers Park will begin, thanks […]
A word from our sponsors: Mental Health First Aid course offered Feb. 28
Note: This is a paid announcement from Kenosha County Division of Health. — DH A Mental Health First Aid course will be held Friday, Feb. 28, from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Aurora Medical Center Kenosha, 10400 75th St. Kenosha. Registration, due by Feb. 21, is available here. You are more likely to encounter […]
Scouts get behind the scenes peek at pizza at Luisa’s
The Brownies Scouts of Troop 30046 recently got a behind the scenes look at what goes into making pizza and other Italian food at Luisa’s Restaurant in Wheatland. The tour of the kitchen, the walk-in cooler and the dining room was part of an ongoing project where the girls are learning about occupations. Restaurant owner […]
Deaths: Feb. 13, 2020: Arlene F. Crawford
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Twin Lakes PD make arrests in methamphetamine case
Twin Lakes Police Department officers and members of the Kenosha County Drug Operations Group recently made a possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine arrest in Twin Lakes. From a TLPD news release distributed Thursday (Note: Names of those arrested have been omitted. westofthei.com doesn’t publish names of defendants until they have been formally charged in […]
Wind chill advisory issued
The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill advisory for an area of Wisconsin that includes Kenosha County. Wind chill may get as low as -15 during the advisory period. The advisory is set to be in effect from 8 p.m., Thursday, to 10 a.m., Friday. The low temperature Thursday night is forecast for […]
Units responding to crash in Salem Lakes
At about 2:14 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding to a report of a crash in the 30400 block of Highway 50 in Salem Lakes. Per dispatch: One vehicle in the ditch. Deputies are all ready on the scene. Share14Tweet14 Shares
A word from our sponsors: Paddock Lake seeks proposals from landscape maintenance contractors
Note: This is a paid announcement from the village of Paddock Lake. — DH The Village of Paddock Lake invites proposals from qualified landscape maintenance contractors to maintain lawns at various municipal parks, facilities and public lands within the Village of Paddock Lake for the 2020 and 2021 seasons. The contractor should have the following expertise and […]
Units responding to crash in Bristol
At about 8:08 a.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding to a report of a crash at Highways K and MB-south in Bristol. Per dispatch: Vehicle struck a pole. Pole is still upright. Share18Tweet18 Shares
Units responding for crash in Paris
At about 7:03 a.m., Paris Fire and Rescue units are responding to a report of a crash on Highway 142, west of Highway 45 in Paris. Share16Tweet16 Shares
Snow report Feb. 13, 2020: 2.5 inches
We measured about 2.5 inches of snow at 5:15 a.m., Thursday, at westofthei.com headquarters in Paddock Lake. That’s a total from when snow started falling at about 5 p.m., Wednesday. We could get another half inch of snow before it completely stops around noon. It is much colder out there. Thursday’s high is forecast for […]
Paddock Lake rejects sale of aerial fireworks
A request from an area fireworks retailer to revise the fireworks ordinance in Paddock Lake to allow the sale of aerial fireworks in the village found no support from the Paddock Lake Village Board at Wednesday’s committee of the whole meeting. While the board did not take formal action, no board member voiced support for […]
Units responding for crash in Bristol
At about 10:44 a.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding to a report of a crash in the 16800 block of Highway Q in Bristol. Per dispatch: Single vehicle involved. Vehicle is off the road on the south side of the highway against a tree. UPDATE 10:59 a.m. — Deputy […]
