Posts from ‘July, 2022’

Agenda: Twin Lakes Village Board committee of the whole meeting Aug. 1, 2022

The Twin Lakes Village Board is scheduled to hold a committee of the whole meeting Monday, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall. No action is taken at committee of the whole meetings, only discussion of items. Among the agenda items are: Presentation by CLiftonLarsonAllen LLP regarding 2021 audit findings. Discussion regarding a resolution to […]

2022 Daily Kenosha County Fair Preview: Specials for all the Midway ride fun you want

Note: The Kenosha County Fair is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH If you can’t get enough of the up and down and round and round of the midway rides at the Kenosha County Fair, you are in luck. Check out the Mega Wristband, which gives you unlimited rides every day for $50. The wristbands can be […]

A word from our sponsors: July 31, 2022 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons

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2022 Daily Kenosha County Fair Preview: Barrel Room Home Brew Competition

Note: The Kenosha County Fair is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH This year’s Kenosha County Fair will include The Barrel Room Home Brew Competition Amateur brewers can enter in the following categories: Pale Ale Dark Ale Fruit Beer Lager Any other Beer Amateur vintners can enter in the following categories: Red Wine White Wine Blush Wine Fruit […]

Tyler Andrews named to Miami University 2021-22 spring Dean’s List

Tyler Andrews was named to the Dean’s list at Miami University for the 2021-22 spring semester. Miami University students who are ranked in the top twenty percent of undergraduate students within their division for the spring semester 2021-22 have been named to the Dean’s list recognizing academic performance. Andrews, from Salem, is earning a B.S. […]

July 30, 2022 lake test results: Camp Lake under swim caution

Camp Lake is now under a swim caution after resampling Friday continued to show elevated E.coli levels there. Friday’s test results for Camp Lake was 298 E.coli /100 mL. The swim caution will remain in effect all weekend. More testing will not take place until next week. Share19Tweet19 Shares

A word from our sponsors: July 30, 2022 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons

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2022 Daily Kenosha County Fair Preview: See the antique farm machinery exhibit at the fair

Note: The Kenosha County Fair is a westofthei.com sponsor. – DH For 49 years there has been an antique farm machinery exhibit at the Kenosha County Fair. That’s a long time. But much of the equipment in this display will be considerably older. Some of the machinery you might see includes: Old-fashioned pitcher pump to […]

Fall election 2022: Kenosha County sheriff Republican primary candidate Q&A

There will be a contested Republican primary for Kenosha County sheriff on the April 9 partisan primary ballot. Appearing on the ballot will be: Tyler Cochran Albert Brian Gonzales Ray Rowe David W. Zoerner Incumbent David Beth, a Republican, is not running for re-election. The same questionnaire was submitted by westofthei.com to each candidate by […]

Units responding for smoke in Paddock Lake

At about 8:27 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding to a report of heavy smoke scene in the area of 238th Avenue and 63rd Street in Paddock Lake. Per dispatch: No flames observed. UPDATE 8:38 p.m. — Unit on scene reports no fire found yet, however a village truck spraying […]

Deaths July 29, 2022: Nancy LaRue Pelican

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July 29, 2022 lake test rsults: Camp Lake remains closed to swimming

Camp Lake remains closed to swimming after resampling Thursday by Kenosha County Health showed elevated E.coli levels there. The test result that kept the closure to swimming in place was 1120  E.coli/100 mL. Share19Tweet19 Shares

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A word from our sponsors: Wilmot Auto Service offers exceptional service, quality products and unparalleled customer satisfaction

Note: Wilmot Auto Service is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH Wilmot Auto Service, Inc is an independent auto repair shop and has earned the Blue Seal of Excellence Recognition as prescribed by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, (ASE), a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of vehicle repair and service by means […]

2022 Daily Kenosha County Fair Preview: Ag Olympics to highlight farm skills

Skills that you might have learned around the farmstead will come in handy at the Ag Olympics to be held on Wednesday evening at the Kenosha County Fair. The competition with be for Junior (Ages 8-11), Intermediate, (Ages 12-14 – two person teams) Seniors (Ages 15-18 – two person teams 1 guy and 1 girl) […]

Aquanuts take first at 2022 Wisconsin State Waterski Tournament

The Aquanuts show ski team from Twin Lakes again took first place Sunday in the Wisconsin State Waterski Tournament. This was the Aquanuts’ second consecutive state title after their 35-year drought ended in 2021.  The four-day Tournament, held in Wisconsin Rapids, is the largest waterski tournament in the world. With the win, the Aquanuts next […]

July 28, 2022 lake test results: Camp Lake closed to swimming

Camp Lake is closed to swimming after resampling Wednesday by Kenosha Public Health showed elevated E.coli levels there. Wednesday’s test result that triggered the closure was greater than 2419 E.coli/100 mL. Camp Lake was scheduled to be re-sampled Thursday. Share15Tweet15 Shares

Western Kenosha County Tennis Association hosts 7th annual Rally for Life — despite rain

Rain may have eventually dampened the tennis courts at Central High School, but not the enthusiasm of those participating in the 7th annual Rally for Life sponsored by the Western Kenosha County Tennis Association. Typically the event is held for 24 hours, with a tennis rally going somewhere on the courts going the whole time. […]

Deaths July 27, 2022: Marilyn Marie Roth, Louis Faber

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2022 Daily Kenosha County Fair Preview: Visit Marketplace (formerly Commercial Building) for booths a plenty

Note: The Kenosha County Fair is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH The Marketplace Building (formerly know as the commercial building) at the Kenosha County Fair hosts a wide variety of booths. Through the years I have seen booths from law enforcement, political parties, builders, media, sellers of all types of merchandise and even cooking demonstrations. […]

Agenda: Randall Town Board and Plan Commission meeting July 28, 2022

The Randall Town Board and Plan Commission are scheduled to hold a meeting starting at 7 p.m. on Thursday at Town Hall in Bassett. Among the agenda items are: Three items related to Kendall Developments Inc. of Spring Grove: An amendment to the adopted land use plan; a rezoning from agricultural, rural residential, upland resource […]

July 27, 2022 lake test results: Swim caution lifted for PHLA; swim caution remains for Camp Lake

A swim caution for Paddock Hooker Lakes Association beach on Paddock Lake has been lifted and a swim caution for Camp Lake remains in effect after resampling by Kenosha County Public Health on Tuesday. Tuesday’s test result at PHLA was 62 E.coli/100 mL. Tuesday’s test result at Camp Lake was 920 E.coli/100 mL. Camp Lake was scheduled […]

Units responding for alarm in Twin Lakes

At about 2:25 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire Department units are responding to an alarm in the 200 block of Park in Twin Lakes. Per dispatch: This is being reported as a carbon monoxide and burglar alarm. Share9Tweet9 Shares

2022 Daily Kenosha County Fair Preview: Hay bale toss contest is Friday evening at fair

Note: The Kenosha County Fair is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH The hay bale throwing contest at the Kenosha County Fair will take place at 6:30 p.m., Friday of the fair. Pre-registration starts at 6 p.m. There is a $1 entry fee. The event is sponsored by Slades Corners Lucky Clovers 4-H Club. The premise […]

A word from our sponsors: Wheatland J1 School District Employment Opportunities

The following is a paid announcement from Wheatland J1 School District. — DH Be a part of a dynamic team that shares a commitment to excellence in helping our students succeed daily! Wheatland J1 School District is currently looking to fill the following positions: School Bus Driver Special Education Program Aide 4K Paraprofessional Lunch/Recess Supervisor […]

Agenda: Wheatland J1 School District board meeting

The Wheatland J1 School District board is scheduled to hold a meeting Wednesday starting at 7 p.m. in the Community Room (#164). Among the agenda items are: Wisconsin Model Academic Standards 2022-23. Resignations. Contracts: Shared Service Agreement, Teacher, Bus Driver. The full agenda is available here Share4Tweet4 Shares

Agenda: Wilmot Union High School board meeting July 27, 2022

The Wilmot Union High School board is scheduled to hold a regular meeting Wednesday starting at 6 p.m. in the school library. Among the agenda item are: Princiupal and APPS job descriptions. Guidelines for school health services and emergency care procedures. Resolution to conduct short-term borrowing. The agenda also includes notice for two closed sessions […]

Salem Lakes man charged in fatal crash in Pleasant Prairie

A Salem Lakes man has been charged in connection with a crash Saturday in Pleasant Prairie. An 89-year-old woman died from that crash. Steven Falls Jr. 41, of Salem Lakes was charged Tuesday with homicide by negligent operation of a vehicle Here are the details from WGTD. Share47Tweet47 Shares

July 26, 2022 lake test results: PHLA and Camp Lake under swim caution

The Paddock Hooke Lakes Association beach on Paddock Lake and Camp Lake are under swim cautions after testing by Kenosha County Public Health on Monday showed elevated E.coli levels there. The test results that triggered the cautions were: PHLA – 488 E.coli/100 mL Camp Lake – 387 E.coli/100 mL Both sites were scheduled to be retested Tuesday. Other testing […]

Units responding for crash on I-94

At about 4:58 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue, Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue and Newport Fire Protection District units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the southbound lanes of I-94 at Highway ML. Per dispatch: This is a single vehicle roll over. UPDATE 5:11 p.m. — Bristol requested to […]

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