Posts from ‘November, 2020’

Kenosha County COVID-19 update Nov. 30, 2020: 9,306 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 9,306 total positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Monday. That’s 217 more than Friday. There have been 142 […]

Deaths Nov. 30, 2020: Thomas John Vavra, Isidro Ramos, Joseph Lloyd Greinke, JoAnn M. Asplund, Keith Wayne Kollmann

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Central HS band program awarded $500 grant from Madison Jazz Society

Central High School recently was awarded a grant from the Madison Jazz Society School Grant Fund to music programs in Wisconsin schools to help students learn about and perform jazz. Central, with director Adam Scheele, was awarded $500 to help purchase a baritone saxophone for the jazz band. Due to the COVID pandemic, grant requests […]

Deaths Nov. 29, 2020: Marilyn P. Berger, Gerald W. Mico

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Units responding for water call on Lake Elizabeth

At 4:50 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue units and Kenosha County Dive Team along with Twin Lakes Police officers are responding to a report of a water incident on Lake Elizabeth in Twin Lakes. Per dispatch: A caller reports kayakers who appear to be in the water and calling for help. UPDATE 4:56 p.m. […]

Units responding for crash in Bassett

At about 4:49 p.m., Randall Fire and Rescue and Twin Lakes Rescue units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding for a crash in the 34400 block of Bassett Road (Highway F) in Bassett. Per dispatch: This is a car versus guard rail crash. UPDATE 4:51 p.m. — Everyone out of vehicles. Share8Tweet8 Shares

Agenda: Twin Lakes special Village Board meeting Nov. 28, 2020

The Twin Lakes Village Board is scheduled to hold a special Town Board meeting on Monday starting at 6:30 p.m., at Village Hall. Among the agenda items are: Public hearing on the 2021 Village Budget. Motion to adopt the 2021 Village Budget and establish the 2020 Property Tax Levy for the Village of Twin Lakes. […]

A word from our sponsors: 2020 will see a mini version of annual Trees on Parade & Holiday Shopping in Twin Lakes; Tree lighting on Friday

Notes: This is a paid announcement from the Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association — DH The Twin Lakes Area CHamber and Business Assocaition will host a 2020 Trees on Parade & Holiday Shopping Mini Covid-19 Version. This year’s theme is “Home for the Holidays.” The mini Trees on Parade will take place at […]

Agenda: Wheatland regular Town Board meeting, budget hearing, special Town Board meeting

The Wheatland Town Board is scheduled to hold a series of meetings Monday. All meetings will be held at Town Hall in New Munster. Meetings are open to the public until capacity is reached with social distancingrequirements being enforced. Face covering is required.\ First up is the regular Town Board meeting, set to begin at […]

A word from our sponsors: Nov. 29, 2020 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons

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Deaths Nov. 28, 2020: Earl D. Wilfert

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A word from our sponsors: Nov. 28, 2020 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons

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Kenosha County COVID-19 update Nov. 27, 2020: 9,089 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 9,089 total positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Friday. That’s 164 more than Wednesday. There have been 142 […]

Units responding for alarm in Trevor

At about 4:49 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding to the 25000 block of 119th Street in Trevor for an alarm. Per dispatch: This is a fire alarm. UPDATE 4:51 p.m. — Dispatch reports to responding units that the resident reports no signs of smoke or flames. Share57Tweet57 Shares

Units responding for crash along Salem Lakes/Brighton border

At about 11:25 a.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the 29600 block of Highway K (60th Street) along the Salem Lakes/Brighton border. Per dispatch: This is reported as a two-vehicle crash with one vehicle in the ditch rolled over. UPDATE 11:27 a.m. — Additional […]

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 […]

Happy Thanksgiving 2020 from westofthei.com!

All of us at westofthei.com are thankful for the support we get every year from our readers, advertisers and volunteer subscribers. We will work hard over the next year to continue to earn your trust. Share71Tweet71 Shares

Kenosha County COVID-19 update Nov. 25, 2020: 8,925 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 8,925 total positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Wednesday. That’s 164 more than Tuesday. There have been 139 […]

Deaths Nov. 25, 2020: Eileen Murphy-Cooper

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A word from our sponsors: Wilmot Auto Service offers exceptional service, quality products and unparalleled customer satisfaction

Note: Wilmot Auto Service is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH Wilmot Auto Service, Inc is an independent auto repair shop and has earned the Blue Seal of Excellence Recognition as prescribed by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, (ASE), a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of vehicle repair and service by means […]

Kenosha County COVID-19 update Nov. 24, 2020: 8,761 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 8,761 total positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Tuesday. That’s 288 more than Monday. There have been 132 […]

Deaths Nov. 24, 2020: Beckie Jo Mark

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Riverview School to move to all virtual learning Nov. 30-Jan. 4

The Silver Lake-Salem Jt. #1 School Board on Monday voted 3-2 to move all of Riverview School to virtual instruction on Nov. 30 and return to in-person learning Jan. 4. The move closely follows a recommendation of the Kenosha County Division of Health. The board discussed the matter at Monday’s board meeting with the vote […]

Kenosha County COVID-19 update Nov. 23, 2020: 8,473 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 8,473 total positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Monday. That’s 168 more than Friday. There have been 125 […]

Deaths Nov. 23, 2020: Bobby Dean Hatcher, Joan L. McManus, Ruth E. Gillmore

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Paddock Lake expands golf cart use to all village roads

Golf cart use has been expanded to all Paddock Lake roads after action by the Village Board last week. The vote to include 236th Avenue and 248th Avenue was 4-3, with Trustees Gloria Walter, Barb Brenner and Kathy Christenson voting no. The original golf cart ordinance allowed use of properly outfitted, inspected and permitted carts […]

Agenda: Paris Town Board special and regular meetings, Nov. 24, 2020

The Paris Town Board is scheduled to hold a special board meeting and a regular board meeting on Tuesday at Town Hall. The special meeting is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Among the agenda items are: Closed session for conferring with legal counsel regarding pending litigation, namely Nelson v. Town of Paris. Reconvene into […]

Snow accumulation expected Tuesday

The National Weather Service’s latest, local forecast says we should expect some snow accumulation Tuesday here in Western Kenosha County. After an overnight low of 29, snow, eventually mixed with rain at times, could start falling in the early hours of Tuesday, about 3 a.m., and become more persistent by 6 a.m., continuing through about […]

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 […]

Local fire departments responding for mutual aid to Antioch, Ill.

At about 3:56 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding to a request for mutual aid from the Antioch (Ill.) Fire Department for a structure fire in the 40100 block of North Deep Lake Road in Antioch. Per dispatch: Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue is requested to respond with a tender and Bristol Fire and Rescue with […]

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