Posts from ‘October, 2023’

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At about 2:27 p.m. Town of Randall Fire Department, Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to the 8900 block of Highway JI in Randall for a report of crash. UPDATE 2:30 p.m. — One injury being reported. ShareTweet0 Shares

The annual special needs Halloween party started by Nadia Rodriguez will take place this year on Thursday, Oct. 26. The event will be held at the Doubletree by Hilton, 11800 108th St., Pleasant Prairie. The event will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. This event provides a safe and handicapped accessible environment for all […]

The Salem Lakes Fire Commission is scheduled to meet Monday starting at 5:30 p.m. at Village Hall in Salem. Agenda items include: Discussion of and possible action on a proposed resolution of pending disciplinary complaints filed as to Fire Chief James Lejcar and Fire Inspector/Marshall Steve Ptaszynski. The full agenda is available here. ShareTweet0 Shares

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The Wheatland Town Board is scheduled to hold a meeting and budget workshop on Monday at Town Hall in New Munster. The board meeting is first, starting at 6 p.m. Agenda items include: Consideration and vote to approve the Snow Plowing Routes for Asphalt Contractors 18.74 Road miles, no price increase from last year’s contract […]

Twin Lakes #4 School District (Lakewood School) is scheduled to host its annual meeting and a regular board meeting Monday in the school library. The annual meeting is first, starting at 4:30 p.m. Among the agenda items are: 2023-2024 Treasurers Report and Budget Presentation Authorization of Tax Levy Establish School Board’s Salaries The full annual […]

The Silver Lake-Salem Jt. 1 School District (Riverview School) board is scheduled to hold a meeting Mondya, starting at 6 p.m. in the school library. Agenda items include: Entry Plan update Baird presentation and referendum discussion Review of roof repair updates. Also roof repair approval. Budget update Executive session to consider employee promotion, compensation. The […]

Salem Lakes formally cut the ribbon on their new pickleball courts. They are the only courts Salem Lakes has exclusively dedicated to pickleball. They are located in Schmalfeldt Park in Silver Lake. The courts have been open, but the Park Commission wanted to formally announce them this Saturday morning. ShareTweet0 Shares

About 8:15am a pickup truck accident at the railway crossing at about the 25100 119th St (Hwy JF). The truck hit the rail signal bungalow, which controls the train signals. It was unknown how much damage the vehicle had done to the equipment. The first train went through slowly. The crossing on 119th St was […]

There are some major traffic changes coming up for the Highway 50 project through Paddock Lake. From project engineer Graef: On Monday, 10/23 westbound traffic will be directed to the far north lane.  Vehicles will no longer be using the crossovers at the west and east end of the village.  TCP is anticipating the actual […]

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At about 5:45 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue units and Twin Lakes Police officers are responding to a report of a crash at Highways O and Z in Twin Lakes. ShareTweet0 Shares

Paddock Lake residents will be paying a little less for dedicated patrol of their village in 2024 after the approval of a contract between the village and the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department on Wednesday. The village’s contract for two shifts of dedicated patrol in 2024 will cost $372,853. That’s $172 less than in 2023. “We’re […]

Area Boy Scouts will be hosting a Scouts Haunted Woods on Oct 20, 21, 27 and, 28 at Camp Oh-Da-Ko-Ta, 3363 Dyer Lake Road. The event will run from 7 to 9:30 p.m., with the last tour at 9:20 p.m., each day. Costs:  $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Your evening begins as you board […]

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Westosha Lakes Church will host its sixth annual Fall Fest on Saturday, Oct. 28 at the church. The community is welcome for Trunk-or-Treating, family-friendly games and activities and snacks. The event will take place from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Westosha Lakes Church is located at 24823 74th St. in Paddock Lake. ShareTweet0 Shares

The Riverview School PTO will host a Trunk or Treat, Friday, Oct. 20 The event — with over 30 trunks expected — will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at the school parking lot. All are welcome to walk through and visit the trunks. ShareTweet0 Shares

At about 1:20 p.m., Wheatland Vol Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a crash in the 33400 block of Highway 50 in Wheatland. Per dispatch: Injuries being reported. UPDATE 1:23 p.m. — Dispatch reports deputy in scene. Single vehicle went over a guard rail and is off the […]

Salem Lakes has a new village administrator. Cassandra Hiller was appointed by a unanimous vote of the Village Board at a special meeting Tuesday. From a news release distributed by the village Tuesday: A native of Johnsburg, Illinois, Hiller currently serves as an Assistant County Administrator for Lake County, Illinois. “Cassandra emerged as the Village’s […]