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Posts from ‘July, 2023’
Long-term closure of Highway U to begin Tuesday
From the Kenosha County Division of Highways: A long-term closure of Kenosha County Highway U (136th Avenue) just south of Highway C (Wilmot Road) is scheduled to begin Tuesday, Aug. 1. This marks the beginning of work on a reconstruction of the intersection of highways C and U that will continue over the next several […]
2023 Daily Kenosha County Fair Preview: Combine crunching at the fair
Note: The Kenosha County Fair is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH Chances are sometime on TV or in person you’ve seen the spectacle of organized cars smashing together known as demolition derby. But put a fair in an area where there’s still some agriculture going on, like Kenosha County, and unique events like combine demolition derby […]
Tyler Andrews named to Miami University Dean’s List
Tyler Andrews was named to the Dean’s list at Miami University for the 2023 spring semester. Miami University students who are ranked in the top twenty percent of undergraduate students within their division for the spring semester 2023 have been named to the Dean’s list recognizing academic performance. Andrews, from Salem, is earning a B.S. […]
A word from our sponsors: Wilmot Auto Service offers exceptional service, quality products and unparalleled customer satisfaction; seeking auto shop help
Note: Wilmot Auto Service is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH Wilmot Auto Service, Inc is seeking help in their auto repair shop. Hours are Monday through Friday 9 AM to 5 PM. Duties are light auto repair, emissions testing, and maintenance. Interested candidates should call 262-862-6300 and ask for Dwayne. […]
Twin Lakes Park Subdivision celebrates
The Twin Lakes Park subdivision started out as a fish story. The Rockford Waltonian Club, formed to perpetuate the good time they had on the lakes, would come each Summer to Twin Lakes. In1867, they made their first purchase of land in between the two lakes for a campground for themselves. The Club and their […]
Mutual aid response
9:27 pm Salem Lakes rescue is responding with Kansasville to a motorcycle accident. ShareTweet0 Shares
Suspect who set his girlfriend on fire in Salem Lakes sought
The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department is looking for a suspect they say set his girlfriend on fire in Salem Lakes Sunday morning. From a Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department news release issued via email: A Village of Salem Lakes resident is in critical condition following her boyfriend setting her on fire and leaving the scene. Myron […]
Local students named to Carthage College Spring 2023 Dean’s List:
The following local students were named to the Carthage College Spring 2023 Dean’s List: Elizabeth Campos of Kenosha Ryan Schumacher of Trevor Kathrine Boffer of Kenosha Jordan Ball of Twin Lakes Kyleigh Pittman of Trevor Jordan Wheeler of Kenosha Madeline Persino of Bristol Qasim Iqbal of Kenosha Andrew Colletti of Salem Justin Wheeler of Kenosha […]
2023 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 30, 2023 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons
36398 N Tara CT Ingleside IL, from noon -to 1 p.m. ShareTweet0 Shares
Mutual aid request
At 9:53 pm Wheatland is responding to the Town of Burlington for a structure fire in the 7800 block of Ridgeway. At 10:11pm Burlington says that all Wheatland units can return to quarters. No longer needed. ShareTweet0 Shares
Rescue calls
Salem Lakes was dispatched for a diabetic problem at Wilmot Raceway, 30820 111th St at 9:42 pm. There were already responding to a call in Silver Lake. Twin Lakes was also busy on a call. ShareTweet0 Shares
Local students among Spring 2023 UW-Whitewater graduates
The following local students earned degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at spring commencement, held May 13, 2023: Emma Anderson, Salem, graduated with the following degree: Psychology – Bachelor of Arts Gabrielle Clark, Kenosha, graduated Magna Cum Laude with the following degree: Art – Bachelor of Fine Arts Caitlyn Dolan, Kenosha, graduated Magna Cum Laude […]
2023 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 […]
A word from our sponsors: July 29, 2023 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons
36398 N Tara CT Ingleside IL, from noon -to 1 p.m. ShareTweet0 Shares
Severe thunderstorm warning issued
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for an area including Kenosha County. The warning is set to be in effect until 11:30 p,m, Wind gusts of 70 mph and penny size hail have been associated with the approaching storm. ShareTweet0 Shares
Severe thunderstorm watch issued
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for an area including Kenosha County. The watch is scheduled to be in effect until midnight, Saturday. ShareTweet0 Shares
July 28, 2023 lake test results: DeWitt Park Beach closed to swimming over weekend
DeWitt Park Beach will be closed to swimming over the weekend after resampling Thursday by Kenosha County Public Health continued to show elevated E.coli levels there. Thursday’s result that prompted the swim closure was 1553 E.coli/100 mL. Due to overnight rain, the site was not able to be resampled Friday and the closure will remain […]
Units responding for fire in Paris
At about 5:39 p.m., Paris Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding for a report of a fire in the 2800 block of West Frontage Road. Per dispatch: This is a for a vehicle with flames coming from engine compartment. Vehicle is in the parking lot of a business. UPDATE 5:44 p.m — […]
2023 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 50 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 […]
Highway 50 update July 28, 2023
Bidirectional traffic has been shifted to the South side of STH 50 on the new concrete pavement and paved temp asphalt. EB Left Turn Lanes at STH 75, 246th, and 236th. WB Left Turn Lanes at 242nd, 244th, 246th, STH 83, and CTH F. All side roads are open for bidirectional traffic. Current Construction Activities […]
Paddock Lake residents recommend their village, says survey
Some 92 percent of Paddock Lake residents would recommend their village to others as a place to live, the village’s 2023 resident survey said. The village surveyed residents by mail earlier this year. Earlier in July, village staff shared the results with the Village Board. There are 1,275 households in the village. The village received […]
Latest rash of overdose deaths strike individuals over 50
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Deaths July 27, 2023: Diane Stroberg
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Salem Lakes Village Board retains interim administrator
The Salem Lakes Village Board at a special meeting Thursday voted to retain a former Walworth County administrator as its interim village administrator. David Bretl of Public Administration Associates, LLC of Whitewater, will serve in that capacity while village administrator Michael Murdock is on paid leave pending the outcome of an investigation into concerns about […]
July 27, 2023 lake test results: DeWitt Park Beach closed to swimming
DeWitt Park Beach on Silver Lake is closed to swimming after resampling Wednesday by Kenosha County Public Health showed elevated E.coli levels there. The Wednesday result that prompted the closure was greater than 2419 E.coli/100 mL. The park was scheduled to be resampled Thursday. ShareTweet0 Shares
2024 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 at 6:30 p.m. 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 […]
Agenda: Salem Lakes Park Commission regular meeting July 27, 2023
The Salem Lakes Park Commission is scheduled to hold a regular meeting Thursday, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall in Salem. Agenda items include: Discussion & Possible Action for Vandalism at Salem Lakes Community Park – High Resolution Cameras Discussion & Possible action for Salem Lakes Community Days 2024 Discussion & possible action –Movies […]
A word from our sponsors: ADRC Family Caregiver Support Group meets in-person and virtually
Note: This is a paid announcement from Kenosha County Aging & Disability Resource Center. — DH The role of a family caregiver, while rewarding, can also be challenging when trying to balance life’s responsibilities along with supporting the needs of another individual, family member or friend. The Kenosha County Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) […]
