At 10:02 a.m., Wheatland Vol. Fire Department, Town of Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash at Highway 83-north and Highway 50 in New Munster. UPDATE 10:05 a.m. — Unit arriving on scene reports three vehicles involved. Dispatch reports that a SUV is […]
Posts from ‘March, 2025’
Readers photos: Working on the railroad in Trevor
The Canadian National Railway tracks near Highway JF in Trevor were getting some work Tuesday. West Jacobs shared theses images he took of the work, which appeared to be replacement of rails. The crossing was closed Tuesday. We don’t know if the work was completed, but you might want to have an alternate route ready […]
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 […]
Spring election 2025: Salem School District referendum Q&A
Voters in the Salem School District will be able to vote on an operational referendum in the spring election on April 1. We sent a questionnaire to district officials. Following are the responses from: Vicki King, superintendent Ryan Sandberg, director of business services Nicole Hass, School Board treasurer ShareTweet0 Shares
Spring Election 2025: Randall town supervisor #3 candidates Q&A
Voters in Randall will be able to vote in a contested election for supervisor #3 in the spring election. On the April 1 ballot will be: Nancy Kemp, the incumbent David Soderman The same questionnaire was submitted by westofthei.com to each candidate by email. Here is their biographical information followed by their question responses, presented […]
Sponsored post: Vote James Woodke for Salem Lakes Village Trustee
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Sharon Bower recognized for service to Twin Lakes
Longtime Twin Lakes village Trustee Sharon Bower was recognized for her service to the village at last week’s Village Board meeting. Village President Howard Skinnner read a proclamation and presented Bower with a plaque. Bower, first elected in 2005, resigned in January. Here is the text of the proclamation: VILLAGE OF TWIN LAKES PROCLAMATION A […]
Spring election 2025: Twin Lake village trustee candidates Q&A
Voters in Twin Lakes can vote in a contested election for village trustee in this year’s spring non-partisan election. On the ballot will be: Jim Baxa Kevin Fitzgerald, an incumbent Tim Infusino, an incumbent Aaron Karow, an incumbent Bryan Neal Infusino was appointed to fill the vacancy of Sharon Bower, who resigned from the board […]
A word from our sponsors: March 23, 2025 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons
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Kara Winch individually recognized in UW-Whitewater Wisconsin Collegiate DECA Chapter of the Year award
Kara Winch, a marketing major from Twin Lakes, was one of 31 students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater who were individually recognized as the university took home the Wisconsin Collegiate DECA Chapter of the Year award for the third straight time. Winch earned the following honors at the competition: First place, sports marketing. As a […]
A word from our sponsors: March 22, 2025 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons
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Residents asked to share ideas for growth in Salem Lakes
Are you a Salem Lakes resident with ideas and opinions about local economic development? If yes, the village government would like to hear from you. From a recent announcemt by the village: The Economic Development Committee was created to assist the Village in retaining and recruiting local businesses, residential housing developments, and other similar investment […]
A word from our sponsors: Paddock Lake seeks applicants for seasonal employment opportunity
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Findings report provides roadmap for efforts to combat opioid crisis in Kenosha County
From the Kenosha County Executive’s Office: A new report offers the findings of a research project that Kenosha County commissioned as part of ongoing efforts to combat opioid misuse, addiction and overdoses in the community. The county’s Division of Behavioral Health Services, on behalf of the Opioid Settlement Advisory Panel that County Executive Samantha Kerkman […]
Spring election 2025: Silver Lake-Salem Jt. 1 School District (Riverview School) referendum Q&A
Voters in the Silver Lake-Salem Jt. 1 School District (Riverview School) will be able to vote on a capital referendum in the spring election on April 1. We sent a questionnaire regarding the referendum to district administrator Kimberly Taylor. Here are her responses: ShareTweet0 Shares
Spring election 2025: Video tour of Wilmot UHS referendum needs
Wilmot Union High School District officials took local media on a tour of the building last month to explain the need for the $22.9 million capital referendum that is on the April 1 election ballot. Leading the tour were: District administrator Michael Plourde, principal Rob Kreil, director of building and grounds Daniel Nelson and School […]
Deaths March 20, 2025: Marc Gerretsen
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Spring election 2025: Wilmot Union High School board candidates Q&A
Voters in the Wilmot Union High School District will be able to vote in a contested election for School Board. Appearing on the ballot will be: Charlie Anderson Michael Faber Amy Regnier There are no incumbents running for re-election. The candidates with the top two vote totals will fill the two available seats. Voters will […]
Units responding for crash on I-94
At about 7:44 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 a crash in the 12200 block of I-94 northbound lanes. Per dispatch: Two vehicles involved, one being a semi. Scene not blocking traffic. Injury being reported. ShareTweet0 […]
Spring election 2025: Bristol School District #1 board candidates Q&A
Voters in Bristol School District #1 will be able to vote in a contested election for School Board. Appearing on the April 1 ballot will be: Tina Elfering, an incumbent Victor Nightingale Paige Sefton Abigail Stanislawski The candidates with the top two vote totals will fill the two available seats. Voters will be able to […]
Deaths March 19, 2025: Marilee Dunham
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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 […]
A word from our sponsors: ADRC hosting Medicare workshops
Note: The following is a paid announcement from Kenosha County ARDC — DH The Kenosha County Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) offers no-cost, unbiased, Medicare workshops for those new to Medicare, or who want to learn more. Trained benefit specialists will be available to answer your questions and discuss the decisions you’ll need to […]
19 Wheatland Center School students selected for publication in 2024-25 Southern Lakes Anthology
Young authors and artists at Wheatland Center School recently participated in the 2024-25 Southern Lakes Anthology writing project. The theme of this year’s anthology project was “The Power of…” Student work was judged on clarity and message, creativity and originality, technical skill and presentation, and overall quality. Each of the thirty-seven participating districts submitted a […]
Rain, thunderstorm snow in forecast; wind advisory issued
Precipitation of a couple different types and varied quantities are in the latest, local National Weather Service forecast. A wind advisory also has been issued from 7 p.m. Wednesday to 7 a.m., Thursday. Winds from 15 to 25 mph and gusts as high as 45 mph could be seen during that period. First there’s a […]
Agenda: Wheatland J1 School District board meeting March 19, 2025
The Wheatland J1 School District board is scheduled to meet Wednesday, starting at 7 p.m. in Room #164 – Community Room at the school. Agenda items include: Summer School Fees Technology Purchase Finance Items Finance Committee Meeting Review Preliminary 2025-2026 Budget Approval Intergovernmental Agreement for Westosha Athletic Conference The full agenda is available here. ShareTweet0 […]
Deaths March 18, 2025: Transito J. Contreras, Glenn A Tietz Sr.
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Spring election 2025: Westosha Central High School District board Brighton seat candidates Q&A
Voters in the Westosha Central High School District will have a contested race for the Brighton seat on the School Board. On the April 1 ballot will be: Neil Lakomiak Jay Nutting Incumbent Jeff Kinzler is not running for re-election. Nutting currently holds the Paris seat on the board, but he has moved to Brighton. […]
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 […]
