The Highway JB bridge over the Fox River — closed since last September — is opened again after repairs, Kenosha County announced via social media Thursday: Last fall, a concerned citizen called the county and requested a review of a section of the bridge, Severe deterioration on the bridge deck, in some places up to […]
Posts from ‘June, 2022’
June 30, 2022 lake test results: Center Lake returns to swim caution
Center Lake is again under a swim caution after resampling by Kenosha County Public Health on Wednesday showed elevated E.coli levels there. Wednesday’s test result that triggered the caution was 249 E.coli/100 mL. Center Lake was scheduled to be resampled again Thursday. Earlier in the week, Center Lake test results triggered a swim caution, then […]
A word from our sponsors: Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Assoc., 2022 Libertyfest is July 2
Note: This is a paid announcement from the Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association — DH Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association’s 2022 Libertyfest will take place July 2. The Libertyfest Parade will step off at 11 a.m. from St. John’s Church parking lot and travel south on North Lake Ave., turn right […]
Thursday temp in 90s; then cooler for holiday weekend
Thursday’s high temperature is expected to be in the low 90s says the latest, local National Weather Service forecast, but temperatures are expected to cool off some for the Fourth of July weekend. Thursday’s high is expected to reach 91. It will be sunny, with winds of 15 to 20 mph and gusts up to […]
Garage sales page updated
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Highway F bridge over Fox River to be reduced to one-lane for repairs
From the Kenosha County Divison of Highways: Kenosha County Highway F (Silver Lake Road) is scheduled to be reduced to one lane on the bridge over the Fox River beginning Tuesday, July 5, and continuing for approximately four weeks. This closure is to allow crews to perform surface repairs to the bridge. The bridge will […]
June 29, 2022 lake test results: Center Lake closed to swimming
Center Lake is closed to swimming after resampling by Kenosha County Public Health on Tuesday showed elevated E.coli levels there. The test result that triggered the closure was greater than 2419 E.coli/100 mL. The site ws scheduled to be resampled Wednesday. Share1Tweet1 Shares
Deaths June 28, 2022: Eileen Trusina, Barbara Ellen Brown
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Agenda: Wheatland J1 School District board meeting June 29, 2022
The Wheatland J1 School District board is scheduled to hold a regular board meeting Wednesday, starting at 7 p.m., in the Community Room (#164). Among the agenda items are: Employee Resignations Contracts: New Teachers, Bus Drivers, Certified Staff Contract Addendums, Shared Service Agreement, Career Advancement Candidate. The full agenda is available here. Share1Tweet1 Shares
June 28, 2022 lake test results: Center Lake on swim caution
Center Lake is under a swim caution after testing on Monday by Kenosha County Public Health showed elevated levels of E.coli here. The test result that triggered the caution at Center Lake was 727 E.coli/100mL. The site was scheduled to be resampled Tuesday. Other testing results from this week as reported by Kenosha County Public […]
Units responding for alarm in Twin Lakes
Ar about 3:56 p.m. Twin Lakes Fire Department units are responding to an alarm in the 100 block of Cobblestone Court in Twin Lakes. Per dispatch: This is being reported as a smoke alarm. Share32Tweet32 Shares
Units responding for fire in Randall
At about 12:48 p.m., Randall Fire Department, Twin Lakes Rescue and Town of Wheatland Fire Department units are responding to a report of a fire in the 10600 block of 405th Avenue in Randall. Per dispatch: This is being reported as a grass fire. UPDATE 12:55 p.m. — Fire unit arriving on scene reports active […]
Sgt. Hannah appointed head of Kenosha County Emergency Management
Kenosha County has a new director of Emergency Management: Sgt. Christopher Hannah. From a news release distributed Monday: Kenosha County Sheriff’s Sgt. Christopher Hannah is being recommended to serve as the county’s Director of Emergency Management, County Executive Samantha Kerkman and Sheriff David Beth announced today. Under an executive order signed today, Hannah is serving […]
A word from our sponsors: Brighton School hiring teacher aide & kitchen aide
Note This is a paid announcement from the Brighton School District. — DH The Brighton School District is seeking to fill the following postions. (1) Part-time Teacher Aide position available: Prepare materials for lessons, demonstrations, and bulletin boards. Operate equipment including computers, printers, photocopiers, and laminators. Ensure that students have all materials necessary for class […]
Agenda: Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated Grade School District board meeting JJune 28, 2022
The Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated Grade School District board is scheduled to hold a meeting Tuesday, starting at 7 p.m. in the school library. Agenda items include: Staffing Plan – Action Item. Budget Update Through May. 2021-22 Budget Projections. Preliminary 2022-23 Budget – Action Item. The full agenda is available here. Share1Tweet1 Shares
Deaths June 27, 2022: Diane Ainsworth, John Paul Kleaver
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Units responding for crash in Bristol
At about 3:09 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a crash in the 16700 block of Horton Road in Bristol. UPDATE 3:11 p.m. — Unit arriving on scene reports one vehicle rolled over. UPDATE 3:14 p.m. — Westbound traffic being blocked by deputy on Horton Road at Highway MB. […]
New Ken Happ Memorial playground at Bong open
The new playground in the Sunrise Campground at Bong State Recreation Area was formally opened June 21st as the Ken Happ Memorial Playground. His grandchildren, Cooper, Austin, Aubree, and Ellena Happ cut the ribbon. It is the second playground area at Bong. Ken Happ died March of 2021. The last wish of the long-time Bong […]
A word from our sponsors: Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Assoc., 2022 Libertyfest is July 2
Note: This is a paid announcement from the Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association — DH Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association’s 2022 Libertyfest will take place July 2. The Libertyfest Parade will step off at 11 a.m. from St. John’s Church parking lot and travel south on North Lake Ave., turn right […]
Agenda: Paris Town Board meeting June 28, 2022
The Paris Town Board is scheduled to hold a regular Town Board meeting Tuesday, starting at 6 p.m. at Town Hall. Among the agenda items are: Authorize Fire/Rescue to research specifications and accessories for potential future equipment purchases and consider authorizing placing orders. Solar Farm construction updates. Fire/Rescue Chief position. Draft proposal for County building […]
Agenda: Bristol Village Board meeting June 27, 2022
The Bristol Village Board is scheduled to hold a regular semi-monthly meeting Monday at 7 p.m. at Village Hall. Among the agenda items are: Tabled from 6/13/2022: Consider for approval the Mobile Home Park License for MHC Rainbow Lake, LLC d/b/a Rainbow Lake Manor. The full agenda is available here. Share1Tweet1 Shares
Agenda: Joint School District #1 Silver Lake-Salem (Riverview School) board meeting June 27, 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. Among the agenda items are: Approval of New Health Insurance Plan for the August 1, 2022 Renewal. Discussion and Preliminary Approval of 2022-23 Budget. Review of Open Enrollment Wait List. […]
Agenda: Wheatland Town Board meeting June 27, 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: Ordinance 2022-02 – amending Geneva Rd (60th St) 35 mph speed limit as follows: 35 mph from STH 50 to 341stAve; 25 mph from 341st Ave. to 347th Ave. […]
A word from our sponsors: June 26, 2022 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons
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Units responding for crash in Salem Lakes
At about 12:30 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding for a crash in the 30500 block of Geneva Road (Highway 50) in Salem Lakes. Per dispatch: Single vehicle has left the road and struck a pole. UPDATE 12:33 p.m. — Salem Lakes command requests response from Town of Wheatland Fire Department with a truck […]
Local fire department responding for mutual aid to Antioch, Ill.
At about10:23 a.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue is responding to a request for mutual aid from Antioch, Illinois for a structure fire in the 300 block of Lake Street in Antioch. Per dispatch: Salem Lakes requested to respond with an engine. Share1Tweet1 Shares
Garage sales page updated
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A word from our sponsors: June 25, 2022 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons
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Deaths June 24, 2022: Gail Marie Stuebner
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County Executive Kerkman to host monthly office hours in county parks; first is Saturday in Paddock Lake
Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman has announced a new series of informal office hours to be held in county parks. Saturdays in the Park with Sam is an opportunity for residents to share ideas and comments with the county executive. Information about county resources and services will also be available to visitors. These events will […]