Posts from ‘March, 2022’

Spring election 2022: Twin Lakes village trustee candidate Q&A

Voters in Twin Lakes will be able to vote in a contested race for village trustee in the April 5 election. Three seats are open. One incumbent, Jeremy Knoll, is not running for re-election. Appearing on the ballot will be: Barbara Andres R. Lynn Garnand WIlliam Kaskin Ken Perl Bob Wagner The same questionnaire was […]

Deaths March 31, 2022: Jeffrey John Ziemelis

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Units responding for crash in Powers Lake

At about 10:15 a.m., sheriff’s deputies are responding to a crash at Highways P and Z in Powers Lake. Per dispatch: One vehicle in the ditch. UPDATE about 10:25 a.m. — Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue now dispatched to respond to the scene. Share51Tweet51 Shares

Spring election 2022: County supervisor Dist. 23 Q&A

Residents of Kenosha County supervisor Dist. 23 will be able to vote in the April 5 election in a contested election for their representative on the Kenosha County Board. District 23 includes parts of Twin Lakes and Randall. Here’s a map. Appearing on the ballot will be Kim Lewis and Aaron Karow. The same questionnaire was […]

Report from the road: Highway D closed

At about 6:45 a.m., we received a report that Highway D, between Highway 50 and Highway C is closed due to some sort of emergency incident, possibly a fire. We are seeking more details. Share11Tweet11 Shares

Spring election 2022: County supervisor Dist. 19 Q&A

Residents of Kenosha County supervisor Dist. 19 will be able to vote in the April 5 election in a contested election for their representative on the Kenosha County Board. District 19 includes Paris and parts of Brighton, Bristol and Somers. Here’s a map. Appearing on the ballot will be Brian Bashaw and Larry Zamba. Incumbent […]

Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue personnel orghanize drive to benefit firefighters in Ukraine

Members of Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue — spearheaded by Chief James Lejcar and Firefighter Artur Stypula — are collecting surplus gear for firefighters in Ukraine. This Fox News interview with Lejcar and Stypula explains the effort: Watch the latest video at foxnews.com Share30Tweet30 Shares

Spring election 2022: County supervisor Dist. 20 Q&A

Residents of Kenosha County supervisor Dist. 20 will be able to vote in the April 5 election in a contested election for their representative on the Kenosha County Board. District 20 includes Paddock Lake and parts of Salem Lakes. Here’s a map. Appearing on the ballot will be Steve Brown and John Poole. Incumbent Sharon […]

Deaths March 30, 2022: Joann B. Ehlert

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Units responding for crash in Silver Lake

At about 1:30 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding for a crash at Highways B and F in Silver Lake. Per dispatch: Two vehicles involved. Injuries being reported. UPDATE 1:41 p.m. — Twin Lakes Rescue dispatched to respond with an ambulance to the scene. Share22Tweet22 Shares

Registration for 2022 Western Kenosha County Tennis Association summer programs underway

Registration for 2022 Western Kenosha County Tennis Association summer programs is underway. Programs include tennis for ages 5-high school and adults. New this year is an adult pickleball program. More details, including how to register, are available here. Share19Tweet19 Shares

Wet and warm Wednesday

Wednesday will be warm but also wet, says the latest, local National Weather Service forecast. Wednesday’s high temperature will reach 62. There’s also a good chance it will rain through 1 a.m. Thursday and maybe beyond. Total rain fall could approach 2 inches. The warmth won’t last. Thursday’s high is expected to reach just 39 […]

Wilmot UHS Board names two finalists for district administrator

The Wilmot Union High School Board has named two finalist to become the next district administrator. The following is from a district news release issued Monday: Through an extensive selection process, the Wilmot Union High School Board has narrowed its superintendent search to two finalists. Twenty-five candidates applied for the position. The School Board hired […]

Spring Election 2022: Kenosha County executive candidates Q&A (re-post)

Kenosha County voters can vote in a contested election for county executive in the April 5 election. Appearing on the ballot will be Samantha Kerkman and Rebecca Matoska-Mentink. Incumbent Jim Kreuser did not run for re-election. This field was narrowed from three candidates by a primary election in February. The same questionnaire was submitted by […]

Salem School District to host forums Wednesday for district administrator finalists

From the Salem School District: A series of Candidate Forums will be held at Salem School District Wednesday The Candidate Forums are designed to provide staff members and citizens of the school district an opportunity to hear the responses from the final two candidates for the position of District Administrator of the Salem School District […]

Central band students receive Golden Mickey award at Disney World competition

From Central High School band director Adam Scheele: The Central High School Band participated in the Festival Disney competition on March 18th & 19th. The competition consisted of other high school bands from around the country. Each band performed selections of music for a panel of three adjudicators. Each band received critique and a rating […]

Units responding for fire in Brighton

At about 8:42 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue, Kansasville Fire and Rescue and Union Grove Fire Department units and sheriff’s deputies are responding for a report of fire in the 2000 block of Highway X in Brighton. Per dispatch: Nature of fire unknown. Deputy on scene reports fire appears to be in a wooded area. UPDATE […]

Kara Winch among award winners at 2022 college DECA state conference

Kara Winch from Twin Lakes, who is studying Business at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, was among the award winners at the DECA state conference. Thirty-three students who attended the event, held March 3-4 in Delavan, Wisconsin, competed in a variety of individual and team case study events and prepared project presentations. Winch won 3rd Place […]

Spring election 2022: Joint School District #1 Silver Lake-Salem (Riverview School) Board candidates Q&A

Voters in Joint School District #1 Silver Lake-Salem (Riverview School) will be able to vote in a contested election for school board in the April 5 election. There are three candidates for two seats. One incumbent, James Walker, is not running for re-election. Appearing on the ballot will be: Mike Gentile. Emily Herbert. Joe Hurst. […]

Units responding for fire in Paddock Lake

At about 7:58 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding for a report of a fire in the area 24400 block of 84th Street i. Paddock Lake. Per dispatch: Caller reporting what appears be a shed on fire, perhaps across Hooker Lake UPDATE about 8:26 p.m. — Fire located and put […]

Highway CJ in Bristol to close for culvert work

From the Kenosha County Division of Highways: Kenosha County Highway CJ (Horton Road) in the Village of Bristol will have daily and nightly closures from Monday, March 28, through Thursday, March 31. The closures are to accommodate multiple culvert replacements. The road will not be passable at worksites. The daytime closures will be on Highway […]

Joint School District #1 Silver Lake-Salem (Riverview School) board meeting March 28, 2022

The Joint School District #1 Silver Lake-Salem (Riverview School) board is scheduled to hold a meeting Monday, starting at 7 p.m. in the school library. Agenda items include: 2022-23 Staffing Plan. 8.2 2022-23 Budget Update. Staff Resignation. 9.2 Dissolution of 66:0301 Agreement with Genoa City J2. 2022 Summer School Dates and Programming. The full agenda […]

Agenda: Wheatland Town Board meeting March 28, 2022

The Wheatland Town Board is scheduled to hold a regular Town Board meeting Monday, starting at 6 p.m. at Town Hall in New Munster. Agenda items include: Bedrock LC, LLC, 33703 59th St. (owner); Delimat Enterprises Inc., DeAnna Delimat, 34231 High Drive,East Troy 53120 (agent) tax parcel #95-4-219-353-0230 – Trade Name: Black Bull Fireworks. Temporary […]

Units responding for alarm in New Munster

At about 4:07 p.m., Town of Wheatland Fire Department units are responding for an alarm in the 6200 block of 344th Avenue in New Munster. Per dispatch: This is a fire alarm. UPDATE 4:09 p.m. — Fire unit arriving on scene reports no signs of fire from exterior of building, which appears to the St, […]

A word from our sponsors: March 27 2022 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons

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Spring Election 2022: Bristol School Board candidates Q&A (re-post)

Voters in the Bristol School District will be able to vote in a contested election for school board in the April 5 election. There are four candidates for two seats. None of the incumbents are running for re-election. Appearing on the ballot will be: Tina Elfering Stephen Grimm  Danielle Whitaker Lauren Zimmer  This field was […]

A word from our sponsors: March 26 2022 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons

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Deaths March 25, 2022: Sandy Sybil Langel, Marilyn K. Trefz

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A word from our sponsors: Paddock Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District seeking seasonal crew for aquatic weed harvesting

Note — This is a paid announcement from the Paddock Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District — DH Enjoy the outdoors while working this summer! Paddock Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District is seeking applicants to fill open position(s) on our 2022 seasonal aquatic weed harvesting crew. Our seasonal staff enjoys working outdoors and on the lake […]

Units responding for crash in Bristol

At about 1:56 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding a crash in the 13600 block of Wilmot Road in Bristol. UPDATE 2 p.m. — Deputy on scene reports there are injuries. Two vehicles sustained damage. Share78Tweet78 Shares

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