Posts from ‘February, 2025’

Another cold weather advisory issued

After a bit of a break during part of Monday, the National Weather Service has issued another cold weather advisory that includes Kenosha County. The latest advisory is set to be in effect from 9 p.m., Monday to noon, Tuesday. Wind chill values could reach -25 during that period. Tuesday’s high temperature is expected to […]

Deaths Feb. 17, 2025: Gary Hollister Sr.

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A word from our sponsors: Polish your golf game year round at Westosha Sports Complex

Note: Westosha Sports Complex is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement.  — DH Weather or season never gets in the way of your golf game at Westosha Sports Complex in Silver Lake. Westosha Sports Complex is a professional training facility where players up their game, practice their swings, and just have fun. Westosha […]

Local students among Fall 2024 UW-Whitewater graduates

More than 800 students graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at winter commencement, held Dec. 14, 2024. The following students with local connections earned degrees from the UW-Whitewater at winter commencement: Haley Gorsuch, Bristol. graduated with the following degree: Art Education – BSE. Dylan Griffin, Twin Lakes, graduated Cum Laude with the following degree: Finance – BBA. […]

A word from our sponsors: Opportunities to learn more about Silver Lake Salem Jt. 1 School District (Riverview School) referendum scheduled

Note: The following is a paid announcement from Silver Lake Salem Jt. 1 School District — DH The community is invited to learn more about the April 1 referendum for Silver Lake Jt. 1 School District – Riverview School. Community Information Meetings Feb 18, 6 p.m. at Riverview School March 19, 6 p.m. at Riverview […]

Cold weather advisory issued

The National Weather Service has issued a cold weather advisory for an area of Wisconsin that includes Kenosha County. The advisory is set to be in effect from 12 a.m. until 11 a.m., Monday. Cold temperatures with very wind chills as low as -25 are expected during that period. The advisory texts says: “The dangerously […]

Agenda: Twin Lakes #4 School District (Lakewood School) board meeting Feb. 17, 2025

The Twin Lakes #4 School District (Lakewood School) board is scheduled to meet Monday, starting at 4 p.m. in the school library. Agenda items include: Administrative final notice of non-renewal Approve 2025-26 calendar Closed session for considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction […]

Agenda: Twin Lakes Village Board meeting Feb. 17, 2025

The Twin Lakes Village Board is scheduled to meet Monday, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall. Agenda items include: Discussion and possible action regarding awarding the contract for the Village’s 2025 Street Resurfacing Project. Consideration of a motion to approve Ordinance 2025-2-1 to Rezone from the Residential Zone to the Commercial Zone Parcel 86-4-119-281-4001 […]

A word from our sponsors: Feb. 16, 2025 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons

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Units responding for alarm in Wilmot

At about 7:17 p.m., Town of Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units are responding to an alarm in the 12400 block of Fox River Road in Wilmot UPDATE 7:37 p.m. — Smoke inside building. Twin Lake Fire Department, Town of Wheatland Vol. Fire Department and Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue requested to respond with additional […]

Deaths Feb. 15, 2025: Genevieve R. Beltowski, Darrell R. Delaney, Robert Gross

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Units responding for fire in Silver Lake

At about 6:05 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue, Bristol Fire and Rescue, Town of Randall Fire Department and Wheatland Vol. Fire Department units are responding to the 7600 block of Shorewood Drive in Silver Lake for a possible Fire. Per dispatch: Caller reports smoke from a clothes dryer. Occupants are evacuating. ShareTweet0 Shares

A word from our sponsors: Feb. 15, 2025 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons

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A word from our sponsors: Opportunities to learn more about Silver Lake Salem Jt. 1 School District (Riverview School) referendum scheduled

Note: The following is a paid announcement from Silver Lake Salem Jt. 1 School District — DH The community is invited to learn more about the April 1 referendum for Silver Lake Jt. 1 School District – Riverview School. Community Information Meetings Feb 18, 6 p.m. at Riverview School March 19, 6 p.m. at Riverview […]

Units responding for crash on I-94

At about 8:37 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue, Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue and Newport Fire Protection District units are responding to a report of a crash in the 7500 block of the northbound lanes of I-94. Per dispatch: Two vehicles involved. ShareTweet0 Shares

Deaths Feb. 14, 2025: Candace Catherine Braun, Elaine Ellen Frank

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Units responding for crash in Wheatland

At about 5:52 p.m., Wheatland Vol. Fire Department, Town of Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to the 4400 block of 392nd Avenue in Wheatland. Per dispatch: Conflicting reports on number of vehicles involved. Injuries being reported. ShareTweet0 Shares

Sponsored post: Valentine’s Pancake Breakfast fundraiser Feb. 15

Note: The following is a paid announcement — DH A Valentine’s Pancake Breakfast will be held Feb. 15 from 7 a.m. to noon at American Legion Post 554, 988 Legion Drive, Twin Lakes. Cost is by donation. The breakfast will benefit a Washington DC Class Trip for local student Keelia. There will be handmade jewelry […]

More snow Friday night, Saturday; winter weather advisory issued

There’s more snow on the way for Western Kenosha County this weekend. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory that includes Kenosha County from 6 p.m., Friday to 6 a.m., Saturday. Snow is possible as early as 5 p.m., but most likely between 7 and 11 p.m., and then again Saturday between […]

A word from our sponsors: Why your tires matter and how Hartnell Tire Outlet can help

Note: This is a paid announcement from Hartnell Chevrolet — DH Tires are a crucial component of your vehicle, directly affecting safety, performance, and fuel efficiency. Over time, tires can wear down or degrade, leading to various issues that may compromise your driving experience. Here are a few signs you might need new tires: Uneven […]

Units responding for crash on I-94

At about 3:22 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue, Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue and Newport Fire Protection District units are responding to a report of a crash in the 7500 block of I-94, northbound lanes. UODATE 3:24 p.m. — Location of scene is now reported as being on Highway 50 under the I-94 bridge. ShareTweet0 […]

A word from our sponsors: Batting practice with data feedback at Westosha Sports Complex

Note: Westosha Sports Complex is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement.  — DH Weather or season never gets in the way of perfecting your baseball or softball batting at Westosha Sports Complex in Silver Lake. Westosha Sports Complex is a professional training facility where players up their game, practice their swings, and just […]

Feb. 13, 2025 snow report & more snow coming Friday

We measured 5 inches of snow at westofthei.com headquarters in Paddock Lake at sbout 5:30 a.m. Thursday for the storm that started dropping snow Wednesday morning and finished sometime overnight. It is a dry relatively light snow. Low air temps are not helping get that last layer off the ground, including roads. We’re not done […]

A word from our sponsors: Wilmot Auto Service seeking full-time automotive technician

Note: This is a paid announcement from Wilmot Auto Service — DH Do you LOVE working on vehicles but HATE WORKING SATURDAYS? Wilmot Auto Service is a a Monday – Friday Shop. At Wilmot Auto Service, we are family owned and operated since 1951. We are looking for an automotive technician to join our team. […]

Paddock Lake Village Board committee of the while meeting canceled

The Paddock Lake Village Board committee of the whole meeting scheduled for tonight has been canceled. The February committee of the whole meeting will be rescheduled to convene next week onWednesday, Feb. 19, at 6:30 p.m., along with the regular Village Board meeting, said village administrator Tim Popanda. ShareTweet0 Shares

Sponsored post: Valentine’s Pancake Breakfast fundraiser Feb. 15

Note: The following is a paid announcement — DH A Valentine’s Pancake Breakfast will be held Feb. 15 from 7 a.m. to noon at American Legion Post 554, 988 Legion Drive, Twin Lakes. Cost is by donation. The breakfast will benefit a Washington DC Class Trip for local student Keelia. There will be handmade jewelry […]

Deaths Feb. 11, 2025: Sandra R. Ziegelski

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Agenda: Paddock Lake Village Board committee of the whole meeting Feb. 12, 2025

The Paddock Lake Village Board is scheduled to hold a committee of the whole meeting Wednesday, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall (municipal building). Agenda items include: Presentation from Salem Grade School Donation of two tax parcels Release Developers cash escrow Appointment of interim Municipal Judge 2024 Ordinance enforcement report Golf cart registration event […]

School closings for Feb. 12, 2025

The following schools have announced they will be closed due to forecasted severe weather Wednesday: Bristol School Westosha Central High School Lakewood School Paris School Riverview School Salem School St. Alphonsus School Trevor-Wilmot School Westosha Head Start Wilmot Union High School Randall School Wheatland Center School Brighton School ShareTweet0 Shares

Winter storm warning issued

The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warning for an area of Wisconsin that includes Kenosha County. The warning is set to be in effect from noon Wednesday until 3 a.m., Thursday. The latest, local National Weather Service forecast calls for 4 to 7 inches of snow here during the warning period. Other Wisconsin […]

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