The 2024 Silver Lake Fourth of July Boat Parade will take place on July 4. The parade starts at Copper Bottom at noon. Route is one lap around the lake counter clockwise. This year’s themes are Patriotic and Barbie Through the Years. Last year 55 boats and two piers participated. ShareTweet0 Shares
Posts from ‘June, 2024’
A word from our sponsors: June 30, 2024 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons
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Units responding to crash in Wheatland
At about 5:41 p.m., Wheatland Vol. Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units are responding to a report of a crash int eh 32400 block of Highway 50 in Wheatland. Per dispatch: Injuries being reported. ShareTweet0 Shares
2024 Mike Rayniak Memorial Boat Parade is July 3
The 2024 Mike Rayniak Memorial Boat Parade will take place on July 3 on Paddock Lake. Line-up is 6:30 p.m. in the bay by the Paddock Hooker Lakes Association beach. The parade will start at 7 p.m. The parade route will go out from the bay, past the PHLA beach, through the channel and then […]
A word from our sponsors: June 29, 2024 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons
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Units responding for investigation in Salem
At about 8:45 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue unitd are responding for an investigation in the 24600 block of 92nd Street in Salem. Per dispatch: A possible gas leak being reported. ShareTweet0 Shares
Units responding for fire in Lilly Lake
At about 7:50 p.m., Wheatland Vol Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units are responding to a report of a fire in the 7500 blokcnof 335th Avenue in Lilly Lake. Per dispatch: This is being reported as a couch on fire in a backyard. UPDATE about 7:51 p.m. — Town of Randall Fire Department requested […]
Units responding for crash on I-94
At about 7:10 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 crash in the 10400 block of I-94, northbound lanes. Per dispatch: Injuries being reported. ShareTweet0 Shares
Deaths June 28, 2024: Richard H. Erickson
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June 28, 2024 lake test results: Swim closures lifted at Silver Lake County Park beach and Lake Shangri-la-220th Ct.
Swim closures have been lifted at Silver Lake County Park beach and Lake Shangri-la-220th Ct. after resampling Thursday by Kenosha County Public Health found E.coli levels within an acceptable range. Test results from Thursday were: Silver Lake – 9 E.coli/100 mL Lake Shangri La 220th Ct. – 145 E.coli/100 mL ShareTweet0 Shares
A word from our sponsors: Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association 2024 Libertyfest is July 6
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Garage sales page updated
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Deaths June 27, 2024: Donald A. Dinges
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June 27, 2024 lake test results: Lake Shangri-la 220th Ct. & Silver Lake County Park beach closed to swimming; swim caution at Lance Park lifted
Silver Lake County Park beach and Lake Shangri-la 220th Ct. are closed to swimming after testing Wednesday by Kenosha County Public Health found elevated levels of E.coli there. A swim caution at Lance Park on Lake Mary was lifted after resampling Wednesday showed E.coli levels within the acceptable range there. The results from Wednesday that prompted […]
A word from our sponsors: Purely Paws Spa offers dog grooming and pet supply
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National Weather Service confirms tornado here June 22
There was a tornado east of Powers Lake Saturday, the National Weather Service says. From a Facebook post from the Sullivan office posted Wednesday: June 22, 2024 Storm Survey Update: An 8th tornado (in our service area) has been documented in western Kenosha county east of Powers Lake. A brief EF-0 tornado with peak winds […]
Cooler days in forecast
There are a few much cooler days in the latest, local National Weather Service forecast. Thursday’s high temperature is expected to reach just 73. Sunday’s high is forecast for 69. Monday’s high is forecast for 74 In between and after will be more seasonable temperatures. Friday’s high will be 79 and Saturday’s 86. Tuesday and […]
Garage sales page updated
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Agenda: Randall Town Board & Plan Commission meeting June 27, 2024
The Randall Town Board and Plan Commission are scheduled to meet Thursday, starting at 6 p.m. at Town Hall in Bassett. Agenda items include: MICHAEL R. & BONNIE M. MYRA, 34514 116th St., Twin Lakes, WI 53181-9582 (Owner), requesting a variance (Section III. P. 12.18.4-5(b): that accessory buildings shall be located in the side or […]
Deaths June 26, 2024: Eric C. Casey
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2024 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 Thursday, July 4. Line up at 72nd Street and 248th Avenue (McAlonan Park) will be 9:30 a.m. Parade starts at 10 a.m. […]
Units responding for crash along Paris/Bristol border
At about 1:44 p.m., Paris Fire and Rescue units are responding to a crash in the 5900 block of 152nd Avenue (Highway MB) along the Paris/Brighton border. Per dispatch: Deputies on scene. Injuries being reported. UPDATE 1:48 p.m. — Bristol Fire and Rescue requested to respond as mutual aid with an ambulance. ShareTweet0 Shares
Agenda: Wheatland J1 School District board meeting June 26, 2024
The Wheatland J1 School District board is scheduled to meet Wednesday, starting at 7 p.m. in Room #164 (Community Room). Agenda items include: Certified Staff Contract Addendums Wage Increases for Specific Extra Duties 2024-25 School Fee 2024-25 Lunch Fees The full agenda is available here. ShareTweet0 Shares
June 25, 2024 lake test results: Lake Shangri-la and Lance Park under swim cautions
Lake Shangri La 220th Ct. and Lance Park on Lake Mary are under swim cautions after testing Monday by Kenosha County Public Health found elevated levels of E.coli there. The results from Monday that prompted the cautions were: Lake Shangri La 220th Ct. – 299 E.coli/100 mL Lance Park – 308 E.coli/100 mL Those locations were scheduled […]
Deaths June 25, 2024: Ernest G. Rebicek, Esther Martinez-Ziemba
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Agenda: Salem School District board special & regular meeting June 25, 2024
The Salem School District board is scheduled to hold special and regular meetings, Tuesday. First up is the special meeting, starting at 5 p.m. in the large group instruction room. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss options and strategies regarding construction project contracts. The full special meeting agenda is available here. The regular […]
Agenda: Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated Grade School District board meeting June 25, 2024
The Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated Grade School District board is scheduled to meet Tuesday starting at 6:30 p.m. int eh school library. Agenda items include: New Teacher Contract, Summer School Contracts Strategic Plan Update – Key Performance Objectives 2023-2024 Achievement Gap Reduction End of Year Report – For Information Compensation Package Preliminary Budget School Fees 2024-2025 Facilities […]
New severe thunderstorm watch issued
The National Weather Service has issued another severe thunderstorm watch for Kenosha County Tuesday morning. The watch is set to be in effect until 11 a.m. At about 5:20 a.m., Tuesday, radar suggests that even if the storm winds down before getting here we should still get some rain. From NWS: Other counties under the […]
A word from our sponsors: Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association 2024 Libertyfest is July 6
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Alan Carr named Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue chief
He is interim no more. The Salem Lakes Fire Commission on Monday named Alan Carr chief of Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue. Carr had been serving as interim fire chief since December 2023. Carr is a retired Kenosha Fire Department officer and a village resident. The appointment was unanimous with one commission member absent. After his swearing […]
