The Joint School District #1 Silver Lake-Salem (Riverview School) Board is scheduled to hold a regular meeting on Monday, starting at 7 p.m. in the music room, with limited seating due to COVID-19 The meeting also will be livestreamed (audio) here starting at the time of the meeting. Agenda items include: Discussion and possible action […]
Posts from ‘November, 2020’
A word from our sponsors: Nov. 22, 2020 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons
2719 73rd St, Kenosha 114 E Chestnut St, Silver Lake 4021 45th Ave, Kenosha 7955 Williamsburg Ct 101, Bristol 28380 98th St, Salem ShareTweet0 Shares
Agenda: Bristol Village Board meeting Nov. 23, 2020
The Bristol Village Board is scheduled to hold a regular semi-monthly meeting on Monday starting at 7 p.m., at Village Hall. The agenda includes a series of regular reports and only one item of unfinished or new business: Tabled from 6/22/2020: Consider for approval the (MOU) Memorandum of Understanding with Kenosha County regarding bicycle signage […]
A word from our sponsors: Nov. 21, 2020 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons
114 E Chestnut St, Silver Lake 9016 257th Ave, Salem ShareTweet0 Shares
Units responding for burning in Trevor
At about 8:20 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding to the 26000 block of 103rd Place in Trevor for a report of burning. Per dispatch: Fire is in a backyard. UPDATE about 8:33 p.m. — Personnel on scene report bonfires were within village code. ShareTweet0 Shares
Kenosha County COVID-19 update Nov. 20, 2020: 8,305 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 8,305 total positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Friday. That’s 193 more than Thursday. There have been 121 […]
Units responding for loose cows in Brighton
At about 7:21 p.m., a Kenosha County Sheriff’s deputy is responding to the 29800 block of Highway JB in Brighton for a report of two cows in the roadway. Per dispatch: Caller reported almost striking the cows. ShareTweet0 Shares
A word from our sponsors: H&R Block is hiring
Note: The following is a paid announcement from H&R Block. — DH H&R Block is hiring! You will be an integral part of showcasing our passion and pride and delivering on the H&R Block brand purpose – to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. Joining us* as a seasonal Receptionist […]
Deaths Nov. 20, 2020: Lorraine Louise Schutz
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Randall School board rejects county’s virtual learning recommendation
The Randall School Board on Wednesday decided to not follow the Kenosha Division of Health’s recommendation to move to all virtual learning from Thanksgiving week to early January. The recommendation was considered at the board’s regular meeting Wednesday evening. Last week, Kenosha County Health Officer Dr. Jen Freiheit said she is strongly recommending that all […]
Kenosha County COVID-19 update Nov. 19, 2020: 8,112 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 8,112 total positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Thursday. That’s 115 more than Wednesday. There have been 120 […]
Deaths Nov. 19, 2020: Brion Keith O’Dell
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Bristol closes Village Hall to public as COVID-19 precaution
The Bristol Village Hall office will be closed to the public as of Nov. 23 as a measure to help slow the spread of COVID-19, village officials announced Thursday. “This decision was made in order to ensure the safety of our office staff, fire department and our community,” said the announcement document, distributed Thursday. The […]
Bristol School Board rejects county’s all virtual learning recommendation in split vote
The Bristol School Board on Wednesday narrowly voted to not follow the Kenosha County Division of Health’s recommendation to move to all virtual learning from Thanksgiving week until early January. Last week, Kenosha County Health Officer Dr. Jen Freiheit said she is strongly recommending that all schools within the county — K-12, colleges and universities […]
Wilmot UHS moving to temporary all virtual learning due to COVID-19 driven staff shortage
Wilmot Union High School is moving to all virtual learning starting Nov. 23 and returning Dec. 7 due to a COVID-19 driven staff shortage, the school announced Thursday afternoon. “This temporary shift to virtual learning is occurring because we are unable to staff classrooms as COVID-19 and related issues have affected our staffing level,” a […]
Paris School Board does not act on county’s virtual education recommendation
The Paris Jt. 1 School Board on Wednesday did not act on a Kenosha County Division of Health recommendation to move to all virtual learning from Thanksgiving week until early January. Last week, Kenosha County Health Officer Dr. Jen Freiheit said she is strongly recommending that all schools within the county — K-12, colleges and […]
Wheatland Center School to move to all virtual learning Nov. 20-Dec. 7
Wheatland Center School will move to the all virtual learning starting Nov. 20 with a return to face-to-face learning Dec. 7. The Wheatland J1 School District Board approved the move Wednesday after a presentation on the school’s status from district administrator Marty McGinley. “The board decided to take a proactive approach rather than wait until […]
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 […]
Trevor-Wilmot School rejects county recommendation on virtual learning
The Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated School District Board voted Tuesday to not follow the Kenosha County Division of Health’s recommendation to move to all virtual learning from Thanksgiving week through early January. The vote was unanimous, district administrator Michelle Garven said in a video announcement Wednesday. Last week, Kenosha County Health Officer Dr. Jen Freiheit said she […]
Kenosha County COVID-19 update Nov. 18, 2020: 7,997 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 7,997 total positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Wednesday. That’s 286 more than Tuesday. There have been 111 […]
Deaths Nov. 18, 2020: Donald A. Adams, Jeffery Deryk Fain
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Central HS moving to all virtual learning through Dec. 3
Central High School will move to all virtual learning from Thursday through Dec. 3 after a “significant increase in positive tests” at the school, administration announced Wednesday. The announcement included the following data as of Wednesday: 25 students who have tested positive since Nov. 9, with this number still climbing. Over 225 students who are […]
Salem School Board rejects county’s virtual learning recommendation
The Salem School District Board voted Tuesday to not follow the Kenosha County Division of Health’s recommendation to move all students to virtual learning from late November to early January. The vote to not follow the recommendation was unanimous with all board members present. Last week, Kenosha County Health Officer Dr. Jen Freiheit said she […]
Units responding for fire in Wheatland
At about 8:16 p.m., Town of Wheatland Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a fire in the 38000 block of Highway 50 in Wheatland. Per dispatch: Caller reporting a truck in the westbound lanes on fire, with flames visible. ShareTweet0 Shares
Kenosha County COVID-19 update Nov. 17, 2020: 7,711 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 7,711 total positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Tuesday. That’s 201 more than Monday. There have been 109 […]
Agenda: Paddock Lake Village Board regular meeting Nov. 18, 2020
The Paddock Lake Village Board is scheduled to hold a regular monthly meeting Wednesday, starting at 7 p.m. at the Village Hall in Paddock Lake. Agenda items include: Open Public Hearing for the 2021 General Fund Budget & 2021 Capital Improvement Fund. Motions to pass the: 2021 General Fund Budget, 2021 General Fund tax levy, […]
Agenda: Randall School Board Nov. 18, 2020
The Randall Consolidated School board is scheduled to hold a regular board meeting on Wednesday, starting at 6 p.m., in the school library. Agenda items include: 2021-2022 School Calendar. Enrollment Projections & Open Enrollment. Approve In-Person/Virtual Instruction. The full agenda is available here. ShareTweet0 Shares
Agenda: Wheatland J1 School District Board meeting Nov. 18, 2020
The Wheatland J1 School District Board is scheduled to hold a regular board meeting on Wednesday starting at 7 p.m., at the Wheatland Center School Middle School Gymnasium to accommodate physical distancing. Board members will attend either physically or virtually. Attendeesare required to wear face coverings. Agenda items include: Administrators report: Update on School Plan […]
Agenda: Randall budget hearing and special town board meeting Nov. 18, 2020
The Town of Randall is scheduled to hold a Budget Hearing and Special Town Board Meeting for Budget Adoption on Wednesday at Randall Town Hall in Bassett. The budget hearing will begin at 7 p.m. The agenda includes: Presentation and review with discussion of the proposed 2021 Town Budget. The special Town Board meeting will […]
Deaths Nov. 17, 2020: Douglas G. Reynolds, June Huff
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