Posts from ‘September, 2020’

Kenosha County COVID-19 update Sept. 30, 2020: 3,589 positives

Note: Our interactive charts are back. Hover over a data point to see details. Click on “A Flourish Chart” to see a larger version. — DH The Kenosha County Division of Health is reporting 3,589 total positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Wednesday. That’s 17 more than Tuesday. There have been 68 […]

Wilmot UHS’ Anna Carroll named 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program commended student

Wilmot Union High School student Anna Carroll has been named a Commended Student in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program, Wilmot principal Amber Torres announced recently. About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2021 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards, […]

Agenda: Wilmot Union High School District Board of Education special meeting Oct. 1, 2020

The Wilmot Union High School District Board of Education is scheduled to hold a special board meeting Thursday, at 4 p.m., at the Haas Auditorium at the school. Agenda items include: Allowing low contact fall sports to continue during virtual learning. A closed session to discuss and take action, if appropriate concerning the employment, promotion, […]

Units responding for fire in Wheatland

At about 7:11 p.m., Town of Wheatland Fire Department units are responding for a fire in the 37500 block of 52nd Street in Wheatland. Per dispatch: This is being reported as a possible chimney fire. UPDATE 7:22 p.m. — Dispatch reports this is a wood fireplace, not in a home. Share19Tweet19 Shares

Kenosha County COVID-19 update Sept. 29, 2020: 3,572 positives

Note: Our interactive charts are back. Hover over a data point to see details. Click on “A Flourish Chart” to see a larger version. — DH The Kenosha County Division of Health is reporting 3,572 total positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Tuesday. That’s 49 more than Monday. There have been 68 […]

Deaths Sept. 29, 2020: Mary Josephine Schmidt

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National Guard to conduct free COVID-19 testing in Kenosha Oct. 2, 3, 5 & 6

Free COVID-19 testing by the National Guard is coming back to Kenosha County starting later this week. Here’s a news release from the county Joint Information Center: The Wisconsin National Guard will conduct free, drive-thru COVID-19 testing this Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2 and 3, and Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 5 and 6, at the […]

Paddock Lake Area Lions Club spaghetti dinner is Oct. 5

The Paddock Lake Area Lions Club will host a spaghetti dinner on Monday, Oct. 5 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Luisa’s Restaurant at 6806 317th Ave Tickets are $8 for adults; $4 for children ages 6-12; and free for children under age 6. Carry outs are available, as well as dine in. Tickets canbe […]

A word from our sponsors: St. Alphonsus and St. John the Evangelist parishes seek part-time maintenance person

Note: This is a paid announcement from St. Alphonsus and St. John the Evangelist parishes. — DH St. Alphonsus, New Munster and St. John the Evangelist, Twin Lakes has an opening for a part-time Maintenance person. This candidate will work directly with the Pastor and the Director of Administrative Services. Technical knowledge and skill with […]

Kenosha County COVID-19 update Sept. 28, 2020: 3,523 positives

Note: Our interactive charts are back. Hover over a data point to see details. Click on “A Flourish Chart” to see a larger version. — DH The Kenosha County Division of Health is reporting 3,523 total positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Monday. That’s 94 more than Friday. There have been 65 […]

Trevor-Wilmot School 7th & 8th graders to move to learning from home after positive COVID-19 test result

Trevor-Wilmot School 7th and 8th grade students and homeroom teachers will be moved to at home learning after a school staff member tested positive for COVID-19, the school announced Monday on social media. Students in grades K4-6th grade who have siblings in those grades do not have to quarantine at this time and should still […]

Units responding for fire in Paris

At about 1:48 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 a report of a fire in the 20200 block of 45th Street in Paris. Per dispatch: Fire started in wiring for septic system. Fire is about […]

Units responding to Randall School for medical call

At about 10:18 a.m., Twin Lakes Rescue units are responding to Randall School for a medical call. Per dispatch: Patient has an ankle injury. Share263Tweet263 Shares

2020 Salem Lakes Cleanup coverage (PHOTOS)

Crews were out picking up trash Saturday for the 8th Annual Salem Lakes Cleanup. About 37 volunteers traveled the roads around Salem Lakes, including Fox River Road, 83, SA, AH, and B. The cleanup usually happens in the Spring, but was delayed because of Covid-19. The influence of the pandemic was evident in the trash, […]

A word from our sponsors: Sept. 27, 2020 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons

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Units responding to gas odor in Cross Lake

At about 8:17 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding for a report of natural gas odor in the 23500 block of 127th Place in Cross Lake. UPDATE 8:23 p.m. — Utility company crew responding to the scene. UPDATE 8:35 p.m. — Deputy being dispatched to area. UPDATE 8:39 p.m. — Smell source located as […]

Deaths Sept. 26, 2020: Michelle J. McCoy, Estella Yvonne Kaelber

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Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association 2020 Harvest Fest coverage (PHOTOS)

The Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association hosted Harvest Fest downtown in Twin Lakes Saturday afternoon. The event featured business booths, food trucks, beer tent, hayrides, childrens games and hammerschlagen, stein holding and yodeling contests. Admission to the event was free. Here are some more photos from the event: Share180Tweet180 Shares

Units responding for crash in Randall

At about 7:06 p.m., Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue units are responding to a crash in the 8900 368th Avenue in Randall. UPDATE 7:12 p.m. — Per dispatch: Single vehicle off the road. Share111Tweet111 Shares

A word from our sponsors: Sept. 26, 2020 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons

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Units responding for crash in Bristol

At about 9:43 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding to a report of a crash in the 18300 block of 116th Street in Bristol. Per dispatch — Caller reports a rolled over truck in their front yard. Driver may have left the scene on foot. Share352Tweet352 Shares

Twin Lakes Fire Dept. to get new breathing & heart equipment

The Twin Lakes Fire Department will be receiving new self-contained breathing apparatus and heart monitors after action by the Twin Lakes Village Board Monday. The new purchase will replace equipment that in some cases is as old as 20 years, said TLFD Chief Stan Clause Jr. at Monday’s regular Village Board meeting. The equipment will […]

Units responding for water leak in Bristol

At about 8:13 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding for a report of a water main break at 198th Avenue and 84th Street in Bristol. Per dispatch: This was originally reported as a gas line break. Share6Tweet6 Shares

Kenosha County COVID-19 update Sept. 25, 2020: 3,429 positives

Note: Our interactive charts are back. Hover over a data point to see details. Click on “A Flourish Chart” to see a larger version. — DH The Kenosha County Division of Health is reporting 3,429 total positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Friday. That’s 42 more than Thursday. There have been 65 […]

Powerful Tools for Caregivers registration underway

The Kenosha County Aging & Disability Resource Center is again offering Powerful Tools for Caregivers, 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. Caregivers are currently spending much of their time at home with their loved ones or are […]

Deaths Sept. 25, 2020: Nicholas Allen

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Kenosha County COVID-19 update Sept. 24, 2020: 3,387 positives

Note: Our interactive charts are back. Hover over a data point to see details. Click on “A Flourish Chart” to see a larger version. — DH The Kenosha County Division of Health is reporting 3,387 total positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Thursday. That’s 50 more than Wednesday. There have been 65 […]

A word from our sponsors: Twin Lakes Chamber & Business Assoc. 2020 Harvest Fest is Sept. 26 with hayrides added

Hayrides have been added to the list of activities at Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association’s Harvest Fest this Saturday in downtown Twin Lakes. Hayrides will be free due to sponsorship from St. Alphonsus and St. John the Evangelist Catholic churches, Health Markets-Tim Hodgman, MM&E BBQ, Clyde Brothers Construction & Home Improvements and Richardson […]

Deaths Sept. 24, 2020: Alan Duane Cornue

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Units responding to Central HS for medical call

At about 6:04 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding to Central High School for a medical call. Per dispatch: Injured party is on the football field. Share1Tweet1 Shares

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