ShareTweet0 Shares
Posts from ‘June, 2023’
Highway EM reopens in Twin Lakes
From the Kenosha County Division of Highways: The portion of Highway EM (East Lake Shore Drive) in the Village of Twin Lakes that has been closed since March reopened to through traffic today (Friday). This area, between State Line Road and Highway Z (Wilmot Avenue) does, however, remain an active work zone, and people are […]
Garage sales page updated
ShareTweet0 Shares
Units responding for crash in Wheatland
At about 9:50 a.m., Wheatland Volunteer Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units are responding to a report of a crash at Highways 50 and O in Wheatland. UPDATE about 9:54 a.m. — Wheatland command requests mutual aid response from Town of Burlington Fire Department. ShareTweet0 Shares
Units responding to fire in Lilly Lake
At about 9:37 a.m., Wheatland Volunteer Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units are responding to a report of a possible fire in the 33300 block of 76th Street in Lilly Lake. Per dispatch: This is a possible vehicle fire along the side of the road. UPDATE 9:48 a.m. — Town of Randall Fire Department […]
Temp expected to top 90 Friday; air quality alert lingers for a bit
The high temperature Friday is expected to top out at 94, says the latest, local National Weather Service forecast. However the air quality alert that has been in effect for our are for much of this week has been extended a bit to noon Friday. This is due to the continued presence of smoke originating […]
A word from our sponsors: Paddock Lake seeking streets and utility laborer
Note: The following is a paid announcement from the village of Paddock Lake. — DH VILLAGE OF PADDOCK LAKEDEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKSStreets and Utility Laborer The Village of Paddock Lake Department of Public Works has an opening for a full-time operator/laborer in the streets and roads division. The primary focus will be street maintenance, snow/ice […]
Units responding for crash on I-94
At about 2:15 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue, Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue and Newport Fire Protection District units are responding for a report of a vehicle fire in the 10000 block of I-94. Per dispatch: This is in regards to a semi-tractor trailer. ShareTweet0 Shares
A word from our sponsors: Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Assoc., 2023 Libertyfest is July 1
Note: This is a paid announcement from the Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association — DH Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association’s 2023 Libertyfest will take place July 1. 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 […]
2023 Paddock Lake Boat Parade is July 3
The annual Paddock Lake Boat Parade will take place on Paddock Lake on July 3. The parade is organized by the Paddock-Hooker Lakes Association. Anyone can participate in the parade. Line-up for the parade begins at 5:30 p.m. in the west bay The parade starts at 6 p.m. The parade route will go from the […]
A word from our sponsors: H&R Block can help with tax returns due July 15, 2023
Note: This is a paid announcement from H&R Block of Paddock Lake, Twin Lakes and Genoa City — DH Did you know…?If you have a 2020 tax return that still needs to be filed or a correction to a previously filed 2020 tax return (amendment), the IRS has addressed the issue under Notice 2023-21, and […]
2023 Paddock Lake bike parade is July 4
Decorated bikes — and likely also some golf carts — will again be hitting the streets of Paddock Lake to celebrate Independence Day this year. The village’s annual bike parade will take place Tuesday, July 4. Line up at 72nd Street and 248th Avenue (McAlonan Park) will be 9:30 a.m. Parade starts at 10 a.m. […]
A word from our sponsors: Stand Up & Move More coming to Salem Community Library
Note: This is a paid announcement from Kenosha Aging & Disability Resource Center — DH Research shows that excessive sedentary behavior, or ‘sitting time’, has been linked to serious health consequences. Too much sitting can increase your risk for numerous chronic conditions including heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, depression, certain cancers, and more. The […]
2022 ties Kenosha County record for drug toxicity deaths
From the Kenosha County Department of Human Services: Kenosha County Medical Examiner Patrice Hall is reporting another recent series of suspected drug overdose deaths, as well as updated figures that indicate 2022 has tied the county’s previous annual record for toxicity deaths. “These new developments show us that, sadly, Kenosha County remains firmly in the […]
June 27, 2023 lake test results: All lakes test within normal range
For the fourth time in five weeks this season, all Western Kenosha County lakes tested by Kenosha Public Health were within normal E.coli levels after sampling this week. Test results from Monday are: Salem Lakes – Silver Lake County Park beach 16 E.coli/100 mL; Silver Lake DeWitt Park 22 E.coli/100mL; Lake Shangri-la 220th Ct. 53 E.coli/100 […]
Kenosha County Public Health offers asthma program, tips for withstanding poor air quality
From Kenosha County Public Health: With an Air Quality Advisory in effect for all of Wisconsin due to smoke originating from Canadian wildfires, Kenosha County Public Health is reminding residents of an ongoing program that offers free asthma management solutions to eligible residents. The Asthma-Safe Homes Program provides free self-management education and home environmental walkthroughs […]
Salem man arrested in hit and run crash
A Salem man has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit and run crash on Sunday in Kenosha. The man is being held in the Kenosha County Jail, a Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department news release distributed Tuesday morning said. westofthei.com does not publish suspects’ names until they have been formally charged in court. The […]
Decision on whether to have hearing on Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue leadership complaints delayed — again
A decision on whether complaints against two top Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue officials are sufficient to proceed with a disciplinary hearing was delayed Monday by the Salem Lakes Fire Commission for the second time this month. This time, a vote was delayed because only two of the five members of the commission were going to be […]
A word from our sponsors: Randall accepting proposals for snow removal
Note: This is a paid announcement from the town of Randall. — DH The Town of Randall will be accepting proposals for complete snow removal service on all town owned properties. For a complete list of properties and locations, contact the town clerk during business hours (Mon.-Fri. 9-noon & 1pm-5pm 262-877-2165). The proposals are for […]
Sheriff’s Dept. seeking info on fatal pedestrian hit and run
The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department is seeking information on a car they believe was involved in a hit and run crash on Sunday that killed a 36-year-old Kenosha man. Early Sunday morning, a sheriff’s deputy found a person lying on the shoulder of Highway 158 (52nd Street) near Highway H (88th Street). The deputy began […]
Agenda: Paris Town Board meeting June 27, 2023
The Paris Town Board is scheduled to hold a meeting Tuesday, starting at 6 p.m. at Town Hall. Among the agenda items are: Presentation and approval of the 2022 Audit by Erica Blumberg from A/O Certified Public Accountants. Approve agreement with Kenosha County to have the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department provide animal control services for […]
Agenda: Salem Lakes Village Board special meeting June 27, 2023
The Salem Lakes Village Board is scheduled to hold a special meeting Tuesday, starting at 5:30 p.m. at Village Hall in Salem. On the agenda is: A closed session specifically concerning potential employment related claims being made by the Village Administrator. The full agenda is available here. ShareTweet0 Shares
Agenda; Trevor-Wilmot School board meeting June 27, 2023
The Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated Grade School District Board of Education is scheduled to hold a meeting Tuesday, starting at 6:30 p.m. in the school library. A Zoom meeting link for the meeting is here. Among the agenda items are: Three New Teacher Contracts, 8 of 17 Summer School Contracts Achievement Gap Reduction End of Year Report […]
Smoke triggers NWS air quality alert
The National Weather Service has issued an air quality alert for all of Wisconsin, prompted by smoke from ongoing Canadian wild fires. Air quality alerts have been issued with some frequency in recent weeks, but the text of the most recent alert suggests impacts may be greater this time around. The alert is set to […]
Highway 83-south and Highway 50 intersection open
Well look at that. Highway 83-south at Highway 50 is open again to traffic. Paving on Highway 50 and median work on Highway 83 had caused a hard closure for a few weeks. While the intersection is now open going south, there will be one new change to traffic that locals will likely notice. A […]
A word from our sponsors: Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Assoc., 2023 Libertyfest is July 1
Note: This is a paid announcement from the Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association — DH Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association’s 2023 Libertyfest will take place July 1. 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 […]
Deaths June 25, 2023: John P. Zick Jr., Warren T. Meredith
ShareTweet0 Shares
Agenda: Salem Lakes Village Board special meeting June 26, 2023
The Salem Lakes Village Board is scheduled to hold a special meeting Monday, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall in Salem. Agenda items include: Moving Village fire inspection services to an outside provider. Closed session to discuss “employment related claims being made by the Village Administrator.” The full agenda is available here. ShareTweet0 Shares
Agenda: Salem Lakes Fire Commission June 26, 2023
The Salem Lakes Fire Commission is scheduled to hold a meeting Monday starting at 5:30 p.m. at Salem Lakes Village Hall in Salem. Among the agenda items are: Swearing in of new Firefighter/Paramedic: Colin Driscoll Discussion/Update of the Village’s Fire Commissions Disciplinary procedures Initial Processing/ Preliminary Meeting Discussion and possible action regarding the complaints against […]
Agenda: Wheatland Plan Commission June 26, 2023
The Wheatland Plan Commission is scheduled to hold a meeting Monday, starting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall in New Munster. On the agenda is: Timothy Pakulski LGPS, LLC requests CUP for 5675 342 Avenue lot # 95-4-219-323-0305 to open a business as an inground pool installer with samples installed in the ground as finished […]
