Note: The Kenosha County Fair is a westofthei.com sponsor. – DH For over 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 […]
Posts from ‘July, 2024’
Deaths July 22, 2024: Richard John Krause
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Sponsored post: Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital to host community talk on “Same Day” Total Joint Surgery on July 23
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Agenda: Wheatland Town Board meeting July 22, 2024
The Wheatland Town Board is scheduled to meet Monday, starting at 6 p.m. at Town Hall in New Munster. Agenda items include: Consideration for the finding of the Planning Commission recommendations for Lily Lake Resort LLC, 7910 328th Ave, Burlington, WI 53105 (Owner), Jill Rzeplinski, 7910 328th Ave, Burlington, WI 53105 (Agent), requesting a conditional […]
Agenda: Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated School District board meeting July 23, 2024
The Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated School District board is scheduled to meet Tuesday, starting at 6:30 p.m. in the school library. Agenda items include: Library Media Program 5 Year Plan – Action Academic Standards for 2024-2025 – Action The full agenda is available here. ShareTweet0 Shares
Western Kenosha County Tennis Association 9th Annual Rally for Life is July 26
The Western Kenosha County Tennis Association will host its 9th Annual Rally for Life on July 26. Over the years WKCTA has donated more than $30,000 to the fight against cancer through this event. This year, the group announces its inaugural Rally for Life Walk that will benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Network Click here to […]
Units responding or fire in Wheatland
At 3:13 p.m., Wheatland Vol Fire Department, Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue and Randall Fire Department units and a sheriff’s deputy are responding to a report of a possible structure fire in the 5000 block of 376th Avenue in Wheatland. UPDATE about 3:15 p.m. — Dispatch reported this may be trees on fire. UPDATE 3:22 […]
A word from our sponsors: July 21, 2024 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons
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2024 Daily Kenosha County Fair Preview: Hay bale toss contest is Friday evening at fair
Note: The Kenosha County Fair is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH The hay bale throwing contest at the Kenosha County Fair will take place at 6:30 p.m., Friday of the fair. Pre-registration starts at 5:30 p.m. There is a $1 entry fee. The event is sponsored by Slades Corners Lucky Clovers 4-H Club. The premise […]
A word from our sponsors: July 20, 2024 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons
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2024 Daily Kenosha County Fair Preview: Demo derby for crunching, crashing fun
Note: The Kenosha County Fair is a westofthei.com sponsor. — DH The sound of the fenders of two cars crunching can be sickening — unless you’re at the Kenosha County Fair’s demolition derby There will be plenty of intentional crunching at the Wilmot Raceway on the fairgrounds on Sunday, Aug. 18, starting at 1 p.m. […]
Deaths July 19, 2024: Deborah A. Wiese
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Growing with Bristol Summer Bash fundraiser is July 20
Growing with Bristol is holding its Summer Bash fundraiser Saturday, July 20 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Lake George Lounge. Raffle tickets will be on sale from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Raffles include: Raffle baskets, 1/8th of a steer raffle, 50/50 raffle. pre-sold cash raffle. Trivia time will take place from 6 to 7:30 […]
Garage sales page updated
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A word from our sponsors: Wilmot Auto Service offers exceptional service, quality products and unparalleled customer satisfaction
Note: Wilmot Auto Service is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH Wilmot Auto Service, Inc is an independent auto repair shop and has earned the Blue Seal of Excellence Recognition as prescribed by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, (ASE), a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of vehicle […]
2024 Pier to Peer Food Drive collects over 200 bags of groceries and cash donations for Twin Lakes Food Pantry
This year’s Lake Mary Pier to Peer food drive collected over 200 bags of groceries and a sizable cash donation for the Twin Lakes Food Pantry. Organizers of the drive drop off bags, on people’s piers, a few days prior to the collection date, which this year was July 5. On the collection day, organizers […]
2024 Daily Kenosha County Fair Preview: Still time to enter Fairest of the Fair
Note: The Kenosha County Fair is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH There is still time to enter the Kenosha County Fairest of the Fair contest. The Fairest of the Fair winner selected this year will reign from January 2025 – January 2026 and will represent Kenosha County Fair at the […]
July 18, 2024 lake test results: Swim cautions lifted for DeWitt park beach, Lake Shangri-la 220th Ct and Center Lake; caution remain in place at 5 other locations
Swim cautions have been lifted for DeWitt Park beach on Silver Lake, Lake Shangri-la 220th Ct and Center Lake and swim cautions remain in effect at five other locations after re-sampling by Kenosha County Public Health Wednesday. The results from Wednesday that prompted the cautions were: Old Settlers County Park beach on Paddock Lake – […]
A word from our sponsors: Westosha Head Start is Now Enrolling for the 2024-2025 School Year
Note: The following is a paid announcement from Westosha Head Start — DH Westosha Head Start, located in WIlmot, is a no-cost preschool program serving eligible children ages 3 through 5, as well as their families in the Western Kenosha County area. The Head Start Program provides a comprehensive preschool education that focuses on school […]
Garage sales page updated
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July 17, 2024 lake test results: Eight locations remain under closures, cautions
All eight locations identified as having elevated E.coli levels earlier this week remain under swim closures or cautions after resampling by Kenosha County Public Health Tuesday continued to show elevated E.coli levels there. Results from Tuesday that continued closures or cautions were: Old Settlers County Park beach: 1414 E.coli/100 mL – closed. Center Lake: 345 E.coli/100 […]
2024 Daily Kenosha County Fair Preview: Get ready for the fair!
Note: The Kenosha County Fair is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement — DH The Kenosha County Fair is right around the corner. The fair will take place this year from Aug. 14-18 at the fairgrounds in Wilmot adjacent to Wilmot Union High School. The theme this year is “Hay Bales & Cow […]
Units responding to fire in Rock Lake
At about 9:19 a.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue, Wheatland Vol Fire Department and Bristol Fire and Rescue units are responding to a report of a fire in the 12700 block of 257th Avenue in Rock Lake. Per dispatch: This is being reported as a fire in a wall at an electrical outlet. UPDATE 9:24 a.m. — […]
Sponsored post: Growing with Bristol Summer Bash fundraiser is July 20
Note: This is a paid announcement from Growing with Bristol — DH Join Us for the Growing with Bristol Summer Bash! Date: Saturday, July 20th Time: 5 PM – 8 PM Location: Lake George Lodge Get Ready for an Evening of Fun and Prizes! RAFFLES GALORE! Raffle Tickets on Sale: 5 PM – 6:30 PM Exciting Prizes: 50/50 Raffle Raffle Baskets 1/8 of […]
Agenda: Wilmot Union High School District board meeting July 17, 2024
The Wilmot Union High School District board is scheduled to meet Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the school library. Agenda items include: Standards-Based Grades Report Retiree Health Insurance Administrator Contract Amendments Closed session for: Considering specific applications of probation or parole or considering strategy for crime detection or prevention. Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(d) — 2024-2025 Emergency […]
Agenda: Randall Consolidated School District board meeting July 17, 2024
The Randall Consolidated School Board is scheduled to meet Wednesday, starting at 6 p.m.. The meeting will be held virtually due to construction at the school. The video call link is here. Agenda items include: Referendum Update Annual Meeting Preview Approve Student Academic Standards for 2024-2025 The full agenda is available here. ShareTweet0 Shares
How much rain did we get?
Man, it sure has seemed to rain a lot over the last 48 hours . But how much is a lot? In Paddock Lake, the village measured 3 plus inches of rain in 90 minutes overnight Monday-Tuesday and 5.4 inches of rain over the last 48 hours, said village administrator Tim Popanda The Wisconet weather […]
July 16, 2024 lake test results: Eight locations under swim caution
Eight sites in Western Kenosha County are under swim cautions after testing on Monday by Kenosha County Public Health showed elevated E.coli levels there. The results from Tuesday that prompted the closures are : Old Settlers County Park beach on Paddock Lake – 397 E.coli/100 mL Paddock Hooker Lakes Association beach – 248 E.coli/100 mL Paddock Hooker Lakes Association […]
A word from our sponsors: Hospice Alliance hosts the inaugural Root River Poker Run on July 20
Note: The following is a paid announcement from Hospice Alliance. — DH Join us by land or sea as Hospice Alliance hosts the inaugural Root River Poker Run on Saturday, July 20. Walk, run, drive, kayak, canoe or dinghy to stops along the lakefront to draw your poker card and receive a stamp. Collect all […]
