Posts from ‘April, 2023’

Deaths April 30, 2023: Paul M. Weis

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Agenda: Salem Lakes Village Board committee of the whole & special board meetings May 1, 2023

The Salem Lakes Village Board is scheduled to hold committee of the whole and special board meetings Monday starting at 6 p.m. at Village Hall in Salem. The meeting will be live streamed here. The committee of the whole meeting — where no action is taken — takes place first. Among the agenda items are: […]

Agenda: Twin Lakes Village Board committee of the whole & special board meetings May 1, 2023

The Twin Lakes Village Board is scheduled to hold a committee of the whole and special board meeting Monday starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall. Agenda items include: Discussion regarding the 2023 Movies in the Park season. Discussion regarding launch kiosks for Lance Park and Lake Elizabeth Marina. The full agenda is available here. […]

A word from our sponsors: April 30, 2023 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons

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Deaths April 29, 2023: Kevin M. Mener

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Digging at Brass Ball Corners is for detention basin

With the rapid addition of gas stations, fast food restaurants and coffee shops in Paddock Lake recently an innocent turn of a spade of dirt is enough to set off the next rumor of what’s to come. Such is the case with some excavation going on at the southeast corner of Highway 50 and Highway […]

2023 Paddock Lake Arbor Day celebration coverage

A rainy morning drove Paddock Lake’s celebration of Arbor Day indoors Saturday. Attending were representatives of Cub Scout Pack 328 (Salem School), village administrator Tim Popanda and Trustee Mike Rayniak, chairman of the Village Tree Commission. This year’s celebration was to include the planting of a tree on the south end of the Village Hall […]

A word from our sponsors: April 29, 2023 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons

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Units responding for alarm in Brighton

At about 4:14 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding for an alarm in the 30700 block of 52nd Street in Brighton. Per dispatch: This is a carbon monoxide alarm at a residence. ShareTweet0 Shares

Bristol Girl Scout Troop 30046 earns Bronze Award for foster care service project

Girl Scout Troop 30046 in Bristol recently completed their Bronze Award, the highest honor a Girl Scout Junior can earn and requires each girl spend a minimum of 20 hours in support of a project that betters her local community.  The troop has 11 girls, all 5th grade students (their level is Juniors).  The troop’s project […]

Units responding for fire in Silver Lake

At about 10:10 a.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding for a report of a fire in the 900 block of Cogswell Drive in Silver Lake. Per dispatch: This is for a large garbage container containing cardboard at a business that is on fire. ShareTweet0 Shares

A word from our sponsors: Biehn’s Floorworks seeking showroom/admin assistant

Note: This is a paid announcement from Biehn’s Floorworks — DH Biehn’s Floorworks in Bristol is seeking a showroom/admin assistant. Responsibilities: Assist customers in flooring selections; keep pricing of products current; maintain an organized and clean showroom; assist with administrative duties. Qualifications: Good communication and organizational skills.  Ability to learn about flooring products.  Basic knowledge […]

Units responding for fire in Trevor

At about 2:35 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue, Bristol Fire and Rescue, Randall Fire Department and Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue units are responding for a fire in the 24500 block of Wilmot Road in Trevor. Per dispatch: Shed reported on fire. UPDATE 2:40 p.m. — Incident command reports to dispatch that fire is under control. […]

Agenda: Randall Town Board meeting April 27, 2023

The Randall Town Board is scheduled to hold a meeting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall in Bassett. Agenda items include: RICARDO III & APRIL GARCIA, 37720 87 th St., Burlington, WI 53105 (Owner), requesting a variance (Section IV. C. 12.21-2(g) 1: that all structures shall be located at least 65 feet from the right-of-way […]

Deaths April 26, 2023: Mitchell T. Schwanbeck, Guy W. Curran, Pamela M. Kraft, John Hazelhurst Kambs

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Union Cemetery Association 2023 annual meeting April 30

The Union Cemetery Association will be having its annual meeting on Sunday, April 30. The meeting starts at 1:30 p.m. at Paddock Lake Village Hall, 6969 236th Ave. Minutes from the last meeting will be read and a financial report given. Anyone with lots-plots or anyone that is interested in purchasing them at Union Cemetery is […]

Units responding for fire in Bristol

At about 3:53 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units are responding for a report of a fire in the 18500 block of 128th Street in Bristol. Per dispatch: Fire is in a front yard. UPDATE 3:59 p.m. — Fire unit arriving on scene confirms a working brush fire. ShareTweet0 Shares

Kenosha County Association for Home and Community Education May 4 program to feature pollinator info

Kenosha County Association for Home and Community Education, (KCAHCE) will hold their monthly May County wide educational program on Thursday, May 4, 7 p.m., in the Hearing Room of  the Kenosha County Center, 19600 75th St, Bristol. This “MAY the 4th Bee With You” program is free and open to the public and will feature Kristi […]

1,500 pounds of unused medications collected at local National Prescription Drug Take Back Day; Narcan saved life hours later

From the Kenosha County Department of Human Services: Local efforts on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day helped to collect roughly 1,500 pounds of unused medications, organizers announced today. Furthermore, county officials learned that Narcan that was distributed at one of Saturday’s two local events was used just hours later to save the life of […]

Retiring longtime elected officials honored at Wheatland annual meeting

A trio of Wheatland elected officials who are leaving office were recognized at the Wheatland annual meeting Monday. Honored were: William Glembocki, town chairman and member of the Plan Commission from April 2009 to April 2023. Andrew Lois, town supervisor no. 2 from April 2007 to April 2023, Plan Commission member from January 1986 to […]

Complaints against fire chief and fire inspector dismissed by Salem Lakes Fire Commission

Complaints against Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue Chief James Lejcar and Fire Marshal Steve Ptaszynski were dismissed from further action by the Salem Lakes Fire Commission Monday. The complaints were dismissed by a 3 to 1 vote of the commission with Allen Dunski voting against the motion to dismiss and Allen Thennes absent. The complaints were filed […]

Agenda: Paris Town Board meeting April 25, 2023

The Paris Town Board is scheduled to hold a Town Board meeting Tuesday, starting at 6 p.m., at Town Hall. Agenda items include: Consider authorizing the creation of a Paris Fire and Rescue Association. Consideration of adding work shift for Paid on Premises to cover the 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. time frame. Consideration of […]

Deaths April 24, 2023: Joan G. Jackson

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Units responding for investigation in Bristol

At about 2:01 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units are responding for an investigation in the 7600 block of 125th Avenue in Bristol. Per dispatch: A natural gas odor being reported at a hotel. UPDATE 2:05 p.m. — Incident command requests response from utility company. ShareTweet0 Shares

Local fire departments responding for mutual aid to Kansasville

At about 1:19 p.m., Western Kenosha County fire departments are responding for mutual aid to the Kansasville Fire and Rescue for a box alarm regarding a barn fire in the 27400 block of Plank Road. Requested to respond are: Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue with and engine and chief to the scene. Paris Fire and Rescue with […]

“Sheila Siegler Day” proclaimed at longtime Wheatland clerk’s retirement party

Ask Sheila Siegler what was the best part of being Wheatland town clerk for 46 years and she has a quick answer. “The people have been really good,” Siegler said. Siegler has been serving Wheatland residents since 1977, when she first ran for clerk. She has been successfully re-elected every election after that until deciding […]

Sponsored post: Village of Salem Lakes seeking letters of interest for Boards and Commissions

Note: The following is a paid announcement from the village of Salem Lakes — DH The Village of Salem Lakes is seeking letters of interest for the Following Boards and Commissions. Applicants must reside in the Village of Salem Lakes and be over the age of 18. If you are interested in serving your community, […]

Agenda: Bristol Village Board meeting April 24, 2023

The Bristol Village Board is scheduled to hold a regular semi-monthly meeting Monday, starting at 2 p.m. at Village Hall. Among the agenda items are: Reappointment of board liaisons and commission and board members. The full agenda is available here. ShareTweet0 Shares

Agenda: Wheatland Town Board meeting and annual town meeting April 24, 2023

The Wheatland Town Board is scheduled to hold a meeting Monday, starting at 6 p.m. at Town Hall in New Munster. The Annual Town meeting also is scheduled to take place at 7 p.m. Here’s the agenda. Town Board meeting agenda items include: Discussion regarding appointing a member to the Plan Commission Set a date […]

Agenda: Joint School District #1 Silver-Lake Salem School District (Riverview School) Board meeting April 24, 2023

The Joint School District #1 Silver-Lake Salem School District (Riverview School) Board is scheduled to hold a meeting Monday starting at 6 p.m. in the school library. Agenda items include: Possible Budget Reductions 2023-24. Stipend Payment Review The full agenda is available here. ShareTweet0 Shares

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