Posts from ‘October, 2020’

A word from our sponsors: Oct. 25, 2020 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons

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Agendas: Bristol Village Board regular meeting Oct. 26, 2020

The Bristol Village Board is scheduled to hold a regular meeting starting at 7 p.m., Monday at Village Hall. Among the agenda items are: Discuss and take action to allow ATV’s and golf carts to travel on village roads. Full agenda is available here. Share39Tweet39 Shares

Deaths Oct. 24, 2020: Patricia Ann Scannell

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Trick or treating hours for 2020

All local municipalities that designate trick or treat hours have done so as usual for 2020. Here’s the rundown: Wheatland — Sunday, Oct. 25, 2 to 5 p.m. Bristol — Saturday, Oct. 31, 4 to 7 p.m. Paddock Lake — Saturday, Oct. 31, 4 to 7 p.m. Randall — Saturday, Oct. 31, 4 to 7 […]

Kenosha County COVID-19 update Oct. 23, 2020: 4,694 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 4,694 total positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Friday. That’s 91 more than Thursday. There have been 74 […]

Deaths Oct. 23, 2020: Joan Rivers

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Fox River rise slowing

The Fox River is still on the rise, but appears to be slowing down and the most recent National Weather Service forecast does not call for exceeding flood stage. The river’s level as measured at the New Munster gauge had been rising fast, increasing over a foot from 7:30 p.m., Thursday to 7:45 a.m., Friday. […]

Randall School 8th graders moving to virtual learning after COVID-19 positives

Randall School eighth grade students and staff will be moving to all virtual learning for one week after the most recent notification of COVID-19 positives there. Here is a news release distributed Friday afternoon: Today, the Randall Consolidated School District received notification from the Kenosha County Divison of Health that two individuals received a COVID-19 […]

Twin Lakes PD seeing vehicle entries

Twin Lakes Police say they are seeing some vehicle entries in the village being reported. From a TLPD Facebook post: Share20Tweet20 Shares

Fox River on the rise

Recent rains appear to have the Fox River on the rise, National Weather Service data shows. The river as measured at the New Munster gauge was at 7.52 feet at 8 p.m. That’s over a foot higher than about 2 hours earlier. The current forecast for the Fox River as measured at the New Munster […]

Dense fog advisory issued

Heading out on the road tonight? The National Weather Service has issued a dense fog advisory for an area of Wisconsin that includes Kenosha County. The advisory is set to be in effect until midnight. During this period, visibility may be less than mile, says the NWS. Share4Tweet4 Shares

Units responding for crash in Twin Lakes

At about 8:42 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue units and Twin Lakes Police officers are responding to a report of a crash in the 700 block of Burlington Avenue in Twin Lakes. Per dispatch: This is being reported as a truck hitting a pole. Share7Tweet7 Shares

Kenosha County COVID-19 update Oct. 22, 2020: 4,603 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 Wisconsin Division of Health Services is reporting 4,603 total positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Thursday. That’s 46 more than Wednesday. There have been 74 […]

Missing pets: Lost dog from Salem area

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Deaths Oct. 22, 2020: Steve Wright

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A word from our sponsors: Now is the time to visit Hafs Road Orchard

Note: Hafs Road Orchard is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement — DH Fall is the time to visit Hafs Road Orchard. 2020 marks Hafs Road Orchard’s 27th year of growing the Honeycrisp variety of apples. Their first Honeycrisp were planted in 1992, 60 trees as a trial. In the next several years customer enthusiasm […]

Garage sales page updated

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Wet, warmer Thursday, then cooler

The latest, local National Weather Service forecast says we’re in for a Thursday that will be wet, but also a bit warmer than recent days. Thursday’s high temperature should reach 65. But your enthusiasm for that might be literally dampened some by rain extending almost to noon and then picking up again Thursday night. The […]

Kenosha County COVID-19 update Oct. 21, 2020: 4,557 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 Wisconsin Division of Health Services The Kenosha County Division of Health is reporting 4,557 total positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Wednesday. That’s 78 more […]

Deaths Oct. 21, 2020: John Edward Wagner Jr., Karen Lynn Neumann

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One grade at Bristol School to move to all virtual learning due to positive COVID-19 test

One grade of Bristol School will be moving to virtual learning after the school district received notice Wednesday of a positive COVID-19 test result. District administrator David Milz said the positive test result will require the school to host one grade level as all virtual learning. Those students and staff return to in-person learning on […]

Now is the time to join Kenosha County 4-H

Enrollment for Kenosha County 4-H is now open. Here’s a press release about how to sign-up: Kenosha County 4-H is gearing up for another year of fun, friends, and learning. 4-H clubs across the county are now enrolling new members for the 2020-2021 4-H program year. Youth in kindergarten through one year out of high […]

Kenosha County COVID-19 update Oct. 20, 2020: 4,479 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 Wisconsin Division of Health Services The Kenosha County Division of Health is reporting 4,479 total positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Tuesday. That’s 51 more […]

Deaths Oct. 20, 2020: Lori Lynn (nèe Krahn) Costanzo

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Units responding for gas line strike in Powers Lake

At about 3:17 p.m., Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units are responding to a report of a struck gas line in the 8800 block of 406th Avenue in Powers Lake. Per dispatch: Contractor struck the line, which is hissing. UPDATE 3:29 p.m. — Dispatch contacting utility company. UPDATE 3:51 p.m. — Utility company […]

Paddock Lake to begin videoing of meetings

Paddock Lake Village Board committee of the whole and regular meetings may soon be available for viewing on YouTube. Village administrator Tim Popanda approached the board about starting the videoing at last week’s committee of the whole meeting and board members did not object. Recently, Popanda said he received a request from a resident to […]

Wheatland adds Oakwood Shores to roads where ATV use is allowed

The Wheatland Town Board Tuesday added the streets in the Oakwood Shores Subdivision to where ATVs/UTVs are allowed to operate on town roads. The vote to add Oakwood Shores was unanimous with all board members present. Oakwood Shores is located south of Highway 50 from 312th Avenue to 319th Avenue to 77th Street and the […]

Kenosha County COVID-19 update Oct. 19, 2020: 4,428 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 4,428 total positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Monday. That’s 162 more than Friday. There have been 71 […]

Agenda: Central High School District of Westosha Board of Education Curriculum Committee and Benefits Committee meetings Oct. 20, 2020

The Central High School District of Westosha Board of Education will has two committee meetings scheduled for Tuesday. The Board of Education Curriculum Committee will meet with the Staff Curriculum Committee at 3 p.m., in the All Purpose Room. Attendees are required to wear face coverings per Governor Evers’ Executive Order, effective August 1, 2020, […]

Happening now: Town of Wheatland Fire Department corned beef fundraiser underway

The Town of Wheatland Fire Department corned beef dinner fundraiser is underway now at the Bella Vita Banquets in New Munster. The event features an all pick-up format this year, due to COVID-19 concerns. The event was rescheduled from its typical March date. Dinner will be available until 8 p.m., with tickets at the door […]

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