The Bristol Village Board is scheduled to hold a regular semi-monthly meeting Monday, starting at 7 p.m. at Village Hall. Among the agenda items are: Consider for approval the Development Agreement for the TID #1 Extension on the East side of Hwy U. Consider for approval the promotions of fire department personnel. Consider for approval […]
Posts from ‘May, 2022’
Agenda: Town of Wheatland Board meeting May 9, 2022
The Wheatland Town Board is scheduled to hold a meeting Monday, starting at 6 p.m. at Town Hall in New Munster. Among the agenda items are: Resolution – requesting the legislature review and revise the levy limits. Resolution – remove the transfer station $20 white goods recycling fee now charged for appliances, etc. and resolution […]
Agenda: Randall Consolidated School Board special meeting May 9, 2022
The Randall Consolidated School Board is scheduled to hold a special virtual meeting starting at 8 a.m. On the agenda are: Board Discussion and Possible Action on Legal Advice Regarding Election Results. (Background from WGTD here) Possible consideration to convene in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(g) to conferring with legalcounsel for the governmental […]
Agenda: Twin Lakes #4 School District (Lakewood School) board meeting May 9, 2022
The Twin Lakes #4 School District (Lakewood School) is scheduled to hold a regular board meeting Monday, starting at 6 p.m. in the school library. Among the agenda items are: 2022-2023 School Board Officers Reorganization. Adjourn to Closed Session per Wisconsin State Statute 19.85 (1), (c) Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of […]
Agenda: Wheatland J1 School District special board meeting May 9, 2021
The Wheatland J1 School District is scheduled to hold a special board meeting starting at 7 p.m. in the Wheatland Center School Community Room-#164. Among the agenda items are: Discussion and Potential Approval of Open Enrollment Applicants for the 2022-23 school year Convene into Closed Session per Wisconsin Statute 19.85 (1), (c) considering employment, promotion, […]
Units responding for burning in Lilly Lake
At about 4:54 p.m., Town of Wheatland Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding to a report of burning in the 33500 block of 80th Street in Lilly Lake. Share2Tweet2 Shares
Highway V to close for culvert work
Highway V in Bristol will be closed for work Monday. Highway V (224th Avenue) is scheduled to be closed between Highways JS (107th Street) and V (116th Street) for a culvert replacement, a news release from the county Division of Highways said. The road will be impassible at the worksite, just north of 116th Street. […]
Salem Lakes eyeing increase in storm water utility fee
The Salem Lakes Village Board is considering an increase in its storm water utility fee. The consideration comes as the village also is expected to update its Storm Water Management Plan. The plan is designed to span 10 years. At a committee of the whole meeting last Monday, the board heard a presentation on the […]
A word from our sponsors: May 7, 2022 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons
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Highway F to close for railroad crossing repair
Highway F is going to be closed starting Monday for railroad crossing repairs. Highway F (Silver Lake Road) will be closed at the Canadian National Railway crossing 0.4 miles east of Highway B, to allow the railroad to repair the crossing, said a news release from the county Division of Highways. The railroad expects this […]
Salem Lakes considers pausing recreation center feasibility study
Pausing a feasibility study of building a municipal recreation center in Salem Lakes is being considered by the Village Board. The board heard a presentation from its consultants who are conducting a feasibility of the project at a committee of the whole meeting Monday at Village Hall. Consultant Jeff King of Ballard King & Associates […]
Slow no wake ordered for some lakes in Salem Lakes
Slow no wake orders have been issued for the following lakes in Salem Lakes due to high water levels: Hooker Lake Lake Shangri-la Cross Lake A slow no wake order means water craft cannot be operated at a speed that generates a wake. Share12Tweet12 Shares
Deaths May 5, 2022: Kristie Lynn Woods, Thomas A. Stolp Sr.
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Deal of the Day: Luisa’s $25 gift card half off
Have you heard about our feature at West of the I called Deal of the Day? It offers you great values on goods and services from local businesses. Here’s how it works. We offer a gift certificate or gift card from a local business for half price of its face value. For example, you get […]
A word from our sponsors: Haas Tree Service of Bristol is a cut above the rest
Note: This is a paid announcement from Haase Tree Service. — DH Haas Tree Service can perform any task you need related to trees. This family-owned tree service (since 2009) is located in Bristol and Silver Lake. Among the services they provide are: Tree removal Tree Trimming Tree Nursery Tree Transplant Tree Installation Trees Over […]
Kenosha County Public Works Director Ray Arbet to retire
The retirement of Kenosha County Public Works Director Ray Arbet was announced Wednesday. From a news release distributed Wednesday: Kenosha County Public Works Director Ray Arbet will retire effective July 1, Arbet and CountyExecutive Samantha Kerkman announced Wednesday. Arbet, who has served on and off in county government since 1982, said he made his decision […]
Local fire departments responding for mutual aid to Burlington
At about 9:44 a.m., local fire departmetns are responding to a box alarm from the Burlington Fire Department for a structure fire in the 600 block of Edgewood Drive, Burlington. Requested to respond are: Town of Wheatland Fire Department with an engine and a truck. Bristol Fire and Rescue with a squad and a chief. […]
Units responding to Wilmot UHS for medical call
At about 8:34 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding to Wilmot Union High School for a medical call. Per dispatch: Patient has neck and head pain. Share39Tweet39 Shares
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Salem Lakes Spring Clean-Up will mark 10th year on May 14
This year will mark 10 years since a Silver Lake resident first mobilized volunteers to clean-up trash in his home village. Over those years, the Salem Lakes Spring Clean-Up has expanded to the whole village of Salem Lakes and beyond and has had an increasing number of volunteers each year, said Allen Dunski, the clean-up’s […]
Deaths May 4 , 2022: Delaney Rae Snow
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UPDATE: Minimal impact to classes, building from Trevor-Wilmot School smoke incident
A malfunctioning blower motor at Trevor-Wilmot School Tuesday night caused minimal damage to the building and did not cause a cancellation of school Wednesday. The most persistent effect of the incident was a lingering smell of smoke concentrated in the third and fourth grade section of the building, said Michelle Garven, district administrator. Teaching locations […]
Slow no wake declared for Paddock Lake
A slow no wake order has been issued for Paddock Lake, the village announced Wednesday. Slow no wake was ordered after the lake level rose above the elevation of 794.7, village administrator Tim Popanda said. The order will stay in effect until the lake level falls below 794.7. Village staff will monitor the level. Slow […]
Deaths May 3, 2022: James Joseph Tognarelli, Julie Ann Cunningham
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Units responding for alarm at Trevor-Wilmot School
At about 5:35 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding to a supervisory alarm at Trevor-Wilmot School. UPDATE 5:50 p.m. — A second engine is joining the initial response. UPDATE 5:53 p.m. — Salem Lakes command activates a box alarm for a structure fire. Responding departments in addition to Salem Lakes are Randall Fire Department, […]
A word from our sponsors: Back for 2022! Registration for 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. Share1Tweet1 Shares
Highway MB closing for bridge work
From the Kenosha County Division of HIghways: Kenosha County Highway MB (160th Avenue) will be closed between highways 50 and C in the Village of Bristol for approximately two weeks beginning Monday, May 2, while crews work to repair the surface of the bridge over the Des Plaines River. Drivers are urged to detour around […]
Deaths May 2, 2022: Charles R. Johnson
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UPDATE: Barn destroyed, horses rescued from fire in Wheatland
A fire destroyed a barn in Wheatland Sunday night, but the horses inside the barn were rescued. Two sheriff’s deputies and the property owner sustained non-life-threatening inuries. Town of Wheatland Fire Department Chief Lou Denko said wind contributed to the fast spread of the fire in the 20 foot by 80 foot barn. From a […]
2022 Families Branching Out family expo coverage
The free Families Branching Out family expo was held at the Kenosha County Center on Saturday, from 11am – 3 pm hosted by the Kenosha County Association for Home and Community Education. Booths offered information and activities for families of Kenosha County. Booths included: KAFASI, ADRC, Salem Community Library, Safe Harbor Humane Society, Westosha Senior […]
