Note: Hafs Road Orchard is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement — DH Fall is the time to visit Hafs Road Orchard. 2021 marks owners Richard and Deborah Polansky’s 40th year of growing apples at Hafs Road Orchard. The orchard store is bursting with fresh apples for eating, cakes, pies, apple sauce, salads and […]
Posts from ‘October, 2021’
Agenda: Paris Town Board meeting Oct. 26, 2021
The Paris Town Board is scheduled to hold a regular monthly meeting Tuesday, starting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. Among the agenda items are: Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with American Transmission Company LLC for road repairreimbursement as part of the substation construction project at 335 172nd Ave. Consider waiving fee for razing […]
Kenosha County COVID-19 update Oct. 25, 2021: 19,983 positives
Note: All numbers are cumulative since data started being reported in early 2020, unless otherwise noted. — DH Kenosha County Public Heath is reporting 19,983 total positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Monday. That’s 56 more than Friday. There have been 358 COVID-19 deaths in Kenosha County, 1 more than Friday. Kenosha […]
Deaths Oct. 25, 2021: Gloria Rose Willoughby
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Wisconsin National Guard to perform COVID-19 testing in Salem Lakes through Dec. 14
From the Kenosha County Joint Information Center: The Wisconsin National Guard will offer free, drive-thru COVID-19 testing four days per week through Dec. 14 at the Salem Lakes Fire and Rescue Station No. 1 in Trevor, Kenosha County Public Health announced today (Monday). Testing hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, […]
A word from our sponsors: Central High School Music Parents Association seeking artisans, crafters and retail vendors for Nov. 13 arts and crafts fair
Space is still available and reservations are being accepted from artisans, crafters and retail vendors for space at the Annual Arts and Crafts Fair sponsored by the Central High School Music Parents Association. This event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Central High School at 24617 75th St. in Paddock Lake. […]
Wind advisory issued
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for an area of Wisconsin that includes Kenosha County. The advisory is set to be in effect from 12 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday. During this period, winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected, the NWS advisory text says. Share1Tweet1 Shares
Deaths Oct. 14, 2021: Richard E. Neiper
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Welcome home for KCSD K9 Riggs
Sunday afternoon, Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department K9 Riggs was released from the vet in Buffalo Grove and returned home. He had been shot in an incident on 10-21. From the scene, he was rushed to Harris Animal Hospital. Riggs was treated by Dr. Taylor Naef and Dr. Keen – Reed. Share486Tweet486 Shares
A word from our sponsors: Westosha Sports Complex hosting a Fundamentals of Athletic Movement camp
Note: The following is a paid announcement from Westosha Sports Complex — DH Westosha Sports Complex is very excited to announce that we have a Fundamentals of Athletic Movement camp coming up in November! This a great camp for all ages plus great for both Softball/Baseball no matter their skill level! Dates: Nov 9th,16,23rd,30th from […]
A word from our sponsors: Oct. 24, 2021 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons
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Deaths Oct. 23, 2021: James Arthur Smith
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Units responding for alarm in Wheatland
At about 1 p.m., Town of Wheatland Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding to an alarm in the 5700 block of 312th Avenue in Wheatland. UPDATE 1:03 p.m. — Dispatch reports alarm company has made contact with site and no emergency reported. Wheatland command continuing; all other units […]
Agenda: Wheatland Town Board regular meeting Oct. 25, 2021
The Wheatland Town Board is scheduled to hold a regular meeting Monday, starting at 6 p.m. at Town Hall in New Munster. Among the agenda items are: Speed limit reduction – 31st St. (Karcher Rd. Racine County. Stop sign – southeast corner of 392nd Ave. (Fishman Rd. Racine County) and 31st St. (Karcher Rd. RacineCounty). […]
Units responding to line break in Lake Shangri-la
At about 9:40 a.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units are responding to a report of a gas line break in the 11700 block of 213th Avenue in Lake Shangri-la. Per dispatch: Line is hissing and blowing. UPDATE about 9:42 a.m. — Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue dispatched to respond as mutual aid with an engine. We Energies […]
A word from our sponsors: Oct. 23, 2021 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons
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Kenosha County COVID-19 update Oct. 22, 2021: 19,927 positives
Note: All numbers are cumulative since data started being reported in early 2020, unless otherwise noted. — DH Kenosha County Public Heath is reporting 19,927 total positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Friday. That’s 43 more than Thursday. There have been 357 COVID-19 deaths in Kenosha County, 4 more than Thursday. Kenosha […]
Deaths Oct. 22, 2021: Robert Moen Hoyoss, Raymond P. Toft, Bobby Williams
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K9 Riggs recovering from gunshot wound; suspect who was shot identified
The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department issued an update Friday afternoon regarding a shooting in Bristol Thursday afternoon. In that incident, sheriff’s deputies performed a traffic stop on a suspect in a Chicago homicide near Highways 45 and 50 and the suspect fled. The suspect was brought down by KCSD K9 Riggs, but the suspect shot […]
Units responding to crash in Camp Lake
At about 7:57 a.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash at Highways SA and AH in Camp Lake. Per dispatch: Single vehicle rolled over. Two occupants out of the vehicle, up and breathing. UPDATE 8:04 a.m. — Salem Lakes command reports a white SUV on side […]
A word from our sponsors: Central High School Music Parents Association seeking artisans, crafters and retail vendors for Nov. 13 arts and crafts fair
Space is still available and reservations are being accepted from artisans, crafters and retail vendors for space at the Annual Arts and Crafts Fair sponsored by the Central High School Music Parents Association. This event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Central High School at 24617 75th St. in Paddock Lake. […]
Deputy involved shooting press conference (PHOTOS & VIDEO)
A Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department K9 played a key role in aprehending a homicide suspect at a Bristol gas station Thursday monring. Sheriff David Beth said deputies were informed by Chicago Police that the suspect was at the gas station just west of Highway 45 along Highway 50. Three deputies went to the location and […]
Kenosha County COVID-19 update Oct. 21, 2021: 19,884 positives
Note: All numbers are cumulative since data started being reported in early 2020, unless otherwise noted. — DH Kenosha County Public Heath is reporting 19,884 total positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Thursday. That’s 37 more than Wednesday. There have been 353 COVID-19 deaths in Kenosha County. Kenosha County Public Health is […]
Deaths Oct. 21, 2021: Paul Perks, Barbara Anna Aichholzer
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Units responding for shooting in Bristol
At about 11:29 a.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units are responding to the area of Highway 45 and 50 for a shooting. Per dispatch transmissions: Sheriff’s deputies were on the scene with a homicide suspect. Suspect is the shooting victim. A KCSD K9 also injured. K9 is being transported to a nearby veterinary office. UPDATE […]
Paddock Lake extends golf cart season
The Paddock Lake Village Board on Wednesday extended the season during which golf carts can legally be used on village streets. Properly registered carts can now be used from March 1 through the date of the annual village holiday parade, typically the second or third Saturday in December. The measure passed by a 6 to […]
Kenosha County COVID-19 update Oct. 20, 2021: 19,847 positives
Note: All numbers are cumulative since data started being reported in early 2020, unless otherwise noted. — DH Kenosha County Public Heath is reporting 19,847 total positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Wednesday. That’s 36 more than Tuesday. There have been 353 COVID-19 deaths in Kenosha County, 5 more than Tuesday. Kenosha […]
Deaths Oct. 20, 2021: Ronald Gary Lazzara, Barbara A. Aichholzer
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Welcome home parade for Alex Hook
Fire department personnel and units from Salem Lakes, Randall, Wheatland and Twin Lakes paraded past Alex Hook’s home Wednesday afternoon in a welcome home parade. Hook is recovering from serious injuries he suffered while outside at recess on Sept. 10. The event was organized by Marcella Mazurek. Share146Tweet146 Shares
Salem School District board passes new COVID 19 protocols
The Salem School District board at a special board meeting Wednesday passed a new set of COVID-19 protocols that would require mandatory masking for staff and students if COVID-19 active cases reach certain levels. The board had initially passed another set of protocols last week at another special board meeting, but acted again Wednesday when […]
