Note: The Kenosha County Fair is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH The children’s parade at the Kenosha County Fair is a highlight of Friday of fair week. Participants 14 years old and younger can depict characters in 26 categories. There are animals, sports, TV and entertainment, hobbies, cartoons, groups and more. The parade is open to children […]
Posts from ‘July, 2024’
July 31, 2024 lake test results: Six locations under swim closures or cautions
Six Western Kenosha County lake locations are under swim closures or cautions after testing on Tuesday by Kenosha County Public Health showed elevated E.coli levels there. Under swim closures are: Old Settlers County Park beach on Paddock Lake – 1046 E.coli/100 mL. Paddock Hooker Lakes Association beach — 1553 E.coli/100 mL. DeWitt Park beach on Silver Lake — […]
Units responding for investigation in Brighton
At about 8:39 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding for an investigation in the 28000 block of Highway JB in Brighton. Per dispatch: Caller reports a large plume of black smoke somewhere between Highway 75 to the east and Highway J to the west along Highway JB. UPDATE 8:49 p.m. […]
Deaths July 30, 2024: Lillian Holst
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2024 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 Ride Pass, which gives you unlimited rides every day for $50. The wristbands can […]
A word from our sponsors: Brighton School seeks Instructional Assistant
Brighton School, a high-performing rural K-8 district, is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Instructional Assistant to support our educational team. The successful candidate will assist teachers in providing additional academic support to students, supervising students, and contributing to a positive and productive learning environment. Responsibilities: Support teachers by helping to prepare materials for lessons, demonstrations, […]
2024 Daily Kenosha County Fair Preview: Fair to host sensory friendly carnival time
Note; The Kenosha County Fair is a westofthei.com sponsor — DH This year’s Kenosha County Fair will host a sensory friendly period for the carnival from 1 to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 14. Says a social media post from the fair: This is a free time for special needs and adults who would not otherwise […]
Sponsored post: Silver Lake-Salem Jt. 1 School District Launches 2024-2027 Strategic Plan
Note: The following is a paid advertisement from Silver Lake-Salem Jt. 1 School District — DH SILVER LAKE, WI — The Silver Lake-Salem Jt. 1 School District has officially launched its 2024-2027 Strategic Plan, the result of a process involving a wide variety of parents, staff, and community members. The plan outlines a path to […]
Friends of the Community Library 2024 summer book sale is Aug. 1-3
The summer book sale at Community Library in Twin Lakes will be held Thursday through Saturday, Aug 1, 2 and 3. A variety of fiction and nonfiction is available. Donations of books from the public and the library’s own culling of books means that for every sale there are always new selections to choose from. […]
2024 Daily Kenosha County Fair Preview: Animal auctions a highlight of the fair
Note: The Kenosha County Fair is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH For many a youngster, the culmination of a year’s effort will be at the small and large animal auctions at the Kenosha County Fair. The large animal sale starts at 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 17. The small animal sale takes place Sunday, Aug. 18, […]
Units responding for crash on I-94
At 7:06 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue, Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue and Newport Fire Protection District units and sheriff’s deputie3s are responding to a report of a crash in the 7900 block of the northbound lanes of I-94. Per dispatch: Crash involves a single motorcyclist. Driver thrown from cycle. ShareTweet0 Shares
A word from our sponsors: July 28, 2024 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons
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Units responding for crash in Silver Lake
At about 8:45 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding to a report of a crash in the 200 block of North Cogswell Drive in Silver Lake. Per dispatch: This is being reported as a truck versus building. Kenosha County Specialized Response Team members are also responding. UPDATE 8:55 p.m. — Salem Lakes command requests deputies […]
2024 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 Amateur 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 […]
A word from our sponsors: July 27, 2024 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons
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Deaths July 26, 2024: Joseph H. Ours, Thelma E. Dunnum
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2024 Daily Kenosha County Fair Preview: Hay/Straw Decorating Contest open to all
Note: Kenosha County Fair is a westofthei.com sponsor — DH This year’s Kenosha County Fair — with a theme of Hay Bales & Cow Tails — will feature a Hay/Straw Bale Decorating Contest. First place in this contest is $50, second place $30 and third place $20. Bale entry and set up is Tuesday, Aug. […]
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2024 Daily Kenosha County Fair Preview: Open Class specials tie in to “Hay Bales & Cow Tails”
Note: The Kenosha County Fair is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH The 2024 Kenosha County Fair has a number of open class specials that tie-in to the theme of “Hay Bales & Cow Tails.” The specials are in the following areas: Plants & Soil Science Arts & Crafts Knitting & Crocheting Flowers & Plants Photography […]
Units responding for alarm in Twin Lakes
At about 9 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue units and a Twin Lakes Police officer are responding to an alarm in the 200 block of Christie Lane in Twin Lakes. Per dispatch: This is a residential fire alarm. ShareTweet0 Shares
July 23, 2024 lake test results: Swim caution lifted at Paddock Hooker Lakes Association beach; Camp Lake still under swim caution through weekend
A swim caution at the Paddock Hooker Lakes Association beach on Paddock Lake has been lifted and a swim caution remains in effect at Camp Lake after resampling by Kenosha County Public Health Wednesday. The result at PHLA that prompted removing the caution was 34 E.coli/100 mL. The result at Camp Lake that prompted continuing […]
2024 Daily Kenosha County Fair Preview: Powerful pedaling at pedal tractor pulls
Note: The Kenosha County Fair is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH. Youngsters will be pushing the pedals for all they are worth on Thursday and Friday at the Kenosha County Fair as part of the annual Pedal Tractor Pulls. The competition is open to youngsters from 5 to 12 years old. In pedal tractor pull, the kids […]
Deaths July 24, 2024: Kathryn Ann Sweeting
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July 24, 2024 lake test results: Camp Lake closed to swimming & Paddock Hooker Lakes Association beach under swim caution; Lance Park closure lifted
A swim closure for Lance Park on Lake Mary in Twin Lakes has been lifted and Camp Lake closed to swimming and Paddock Hooker Lakes Association beach remains under swim caution after resampling Tuesday by Kenosha County Public Health. The result from Tuesday that prompted lifting the closure at Lance Park was 58 E.coli/100 mL. […]
2024 Daily Kenosha County Fair Preview: Fair parade is on Sunday
The Kenosha County Fair will again hold a parade on Sunday, Aug. 18. The parade starts at 11 am. The parade features antique vehicles, vintage-themed entries, fair-themed entries, local political figures, long running sponsors, local businesses and friends of the fair. The parade route is entirely on the Kenosha County Fairgrounds. The Kenosha County Fair […]
Randall-Wheatland to send out pre-EMS-referendum mailer; considering intergovernmental agreement for EMS with Salem Lakes, Paddock Lake & Twin Lakes
The Randall and Wheatland town boards agreed Tuesday to send out a mailer to their respective residents informing voters about the upcoming referendums on emergency medical services funding. The boards made last minute changes to a draft copy of the mailing at a joint meeting Tuesday and would not release to westofthei.com a copy of […]
Deaths July 23, 2024: Lorraine M. Brossard
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July 23, 2024 lake test results: Paddock Hooker Lakes Association beach and Lance Park closed to swimming; Camp Lake under swim caution
Paddock Hooker Lakes Association beach on Paddock Lake and Lance Park on Lake Mary in Twin Lakes are closed to swimming and Camp Lake is under a swim caution after testing Monday by Kenosha County Public Health showed elevated E.coli levels there. The results from Monday that prompted the closures were: PHLA – >2419 E.coli/100 mL. Lance […]
Kenosha County Board committee meetings now available through livestream
From the Kenosha County Board of Supervisors: Live video streams of Kenosha County Board committee meetings are now available through the county’s YouTube channel, County Board Chairman Monica M. Yuhas announced Friday (July 19). “This initiative aims to enhance transparency and accessibility for residents who are unable to attend meetings in person,” Yuhas said. While […]
Agenda: Special Joint Randall Town Board & Wheatland Town Board meeting July 23, 2024
The Randall Town Board and Wheatland Town Board are scheduled to hold a special joint meeting Tuesday starting at 5:30 p.m. at Randall Town Hall in Bassett. The only agenda item is: Discussion and possible action regarding the shared EMS Referendum flyer between the Town of Randall and the Town of Wheatland. Discussion, consideration, and […]