Schultz-Hahn American Legion Post #293 will host its2026 annual Memorial Day Parade and ceremony on Monday, May 25. The parade will begin at 9 a.m. in downtown Silver Lake. A memorial service will follow the parade in the front of the American Legion Hall at Cogswell Drive and East Northwater Street. Refreshments will be served […]
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2025 Silver Lake Happenings Festival of Lights Parade coverage (PHOTOS)
Silver Lake Happenings held its Festival of Lights Parade Friday evening. The parade started at Schmalfeldt Park, made its way through the streets of Silver Lake and ended back at the park. At the park after the parade, there were visits with Santa, free hot chocolate, warm donuts, and s’mores kits. Here are some more […]
Silver Lake Happenings 2025 Silver Bells Festival of Lights Parade Dec. 12
Silver Lake Happenings 2025 Silver Bells Festival of Lights Parade will take place on Friday, Dec. 12. The parade begins at 7 p.m. and will start at Schmalfeldt Park. After the parade there will be photos with Mr. and Mrs. Claus and free donuts and hot chocolate at Schmalfeldt Park. Here is a map of […]
Salem Lakes Village Board to seek renter for Silver Lake Village Hall/fire station building
If you’re looking for a former municipal building with an attached garage large enough to house a fire department Salem Lakes may have just the thing for you. The Village Board Tuesday decided to try to rent the former Silver Lake Village Hall and fire department building in downtown Silver Lake. The village hall portion […]
Salem Lakes Plan Commission hears proposals for three residential developments
The Salem Lakes Plan Commission heard proposals for three residential developments at a special meeting Tuesday. All three developments were proposed by Bear Development of Kenosha. Two of the conceptual development plans received mostly positive feedback from the commission, but one drew a more mixed response. The most controversial plan — given a preliminary name […]
2025 Silver Lake Fourth of July boat parade (PHOTOS & VIDEO)
The boat parade was delayed by the weather but it did not dampen the turnout for the 4th annual Silver Lake Fourth of July boat parade. Over 30 boats took to the lake to celebrate July 4th. Each boat had to complete a circle around the whole lake to be eligible for prizes. Here are […]
2025 Silver Lake Memorial Day parade and ceremony coverage (PHOTOS & VIDEO)
Schultz-Hahn American Legion Post #293 hosted its annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony Monday in Silver Lake. The parade started at Riverview School and traveled down Cogswell Drive, through downtown and back toward teh school. Scouts, local businesses, marching bands, local elected officials and other groups recognized the day by participating in the parade. Here is […]
2025 Salem Lakes Annual Easter Egg hunt is April 12
The Salem Lakes Annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place Saturday, April 12 at 10 a.m., at Schmalfeldt Park in Silver Lake. Children ages 0-10 are invited to participate. Children will be divided into three age groups with a staggered start. The Parks Commission hosts the event. Bring your own basket or bag. Take a […]
Units responding for possible fire in Silver Lake
At about 7:39 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue (all stations), Bristol Fire and Rescue and Town of Randall Fire Department units are responding for a possible fire on Lotus Light Drive in Silver Lake. Per dispatch: A possible electrical fire being reported. No flames seen, but smoke reported along with a burnign smell. UPDATE 7:51 p.m. […]
2024 Silver Lake Fourth of July Boat Parade is July 4
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
Schultz-Hahn American Legion Post #293 to host 2024 Memorial Day Parade and ceremony in Silver Lake May 27
Schultz-Hahn American Legion Post #293 will host its annual Memorial Day Parade and ceremony on Monday, May 27. The parade will begin at 9 a.m. The parade route typically starts at Prosser Street and Cogswell Drive and proceeds south on Cogswell to First Street. The parade follows First Street to East Lake Street, turning north […]
Sons of the American Legion Post #293 rehabbing Veterans Memorial Park in Silver Lake
Sons of the American Legion Post #293 members were working Saturday on their rehabilitation of Veterans Memorial Park in Silver Lake. The SAL post, affiliated with Schultz-Hahn American Legion Post #293 in Silver Lake, has been working on shaping up the park. Earlier this year, it received approval to do the work from the Salem […]
2024 Salem Lakes Easter egg hunt coverage (PHOTOS)
The annual Salem Lakes Easter egg hunt took place Saturday morning at Schmalfeldt Park in Silver Lake. The event, hosted by the village Parks Commission, was originally supposed to happen last week, but was delayed due to snow. Hunters were grouped by ages and hunted with a staggered start. The Easter Bunny attended via Salem […]
Brady Schick named to Cedarville University Fall 2023 Dean’s List
Brady Schick of Silver Lake, was named to the Dean’s Honor List at Cedarville University for Fall 2023. This recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.75 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours. Located in southwest Ohio, Cedarville University is an accredited, Christ-centered, Baptist institution with an […]
Schultz-Hahn American Legion Post #293 to host 2023 Memorial Day Parade and ceremony in Silver Lake May 29
Schultz-Hahn American Legion Post #293 will host its annual Memorial Day Parade and ceremony on Monday, May 29. The parade will begin at 9 a.m. The parade route typically starts at Prosser Street and Cogswell Drive and proceeds south on Cogswell to First Street. The parade follows First Street to East Lake Street, turning north […]
Schultz-Hahn American Legion Post #293 to host 2022 Memorial Day Parade and ceremony in Silver Lake May 30
Schultz-Hahn American Legion Post #293 will host its annual Memorial Day Parade and ceremony on Monday, May 30. The parade will begin at 9 a.m. The parade route typically starts at Prosser Street and Cogswell Drive and proceeds south on Cogswell to First Street. The parade follows First Street to East Lake Street, turning north […]
2022 Salem Lakes Easter Eggstravaganza April 16
Salem Lakes will host its Easter Eggstravaganza Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 16, at Schmalfeldt Park, 383 Railroad St., Silver Lake, beginning at 10 a.m. Age groups for the egg hunt will be: 1 to 3 years old. 4 to 6 years old. 7 to 10 years old. You also can take pictures with […]
We Remember – 40 Years Ago, Today
Today is the 40th anniversary of the loss of Kenosha County’s only county firefighter lost in the line of duty west of the Interstate. February 16, 1982, Silver Lake Fire Assistant Chief Wayne Lake died of the fatal heart attack while en route to a fire in Camp Lake. He was 45 years old. He […]
2021 Santa visits Silver Lake American Legion
Saturday afternoon, Santa came to the American Legion, 307 N Cogswell Dr. in Silver Lake. The event was drive-thru, following Covid restrictions and guidelines. Children 10 and under received a bag of treats and a present. Members of the American Legion Auxiliary helped Santa pass out the goodies. ShareTweet0 Shares
Santa Claus coming to Silver Lake Dec. 4
Santa Claus is coming to the American Legion Hall in Silver Lake on Saturday, Dec. 4. Due to Covid 19 restrictions and guidelines set by state and federal authorities, this year will be a drive through celebration. Children are to remain in the vehicles. Santa will be at the Legion Hall from 1-2:30 p.m. The […]
Units responding for medical call at Riverview School
At about 11:48 a.m., Salem Fire/Rescue units are responding for a medical call at Riverview School in Silver Lake. Per dispatch: Patient has a laceration. UPDATE — Kenosha County Scanner reporting Flight for Life Medical Transport Helicopter responded for this call. UPDATE 3:48 p.m. — From Kenosha County Sheriff’s Departrment Sgt. David Wright, public information […]
Lake test results Aug. 5, 2021: DeWitt Park beach closed
DeWitt Park beach on Silver Lake is closed after re-sampling by Kenosha County Public Health showed elevated E.coli levels there. The test result from Wednesday that prompted the closure was 1,414 E.coli/100 mL. The beach was scheduled to be re-sampled again Thursday. ShareTweet0 Shares
Photos and judging results from 2021 Silver Lake 4th of July Boat Parade
The 2021 Silver Lake 4th of July Boat Parade had over 40 entries. Prizes were awarded to top 4 finishers in each the Hawaiian and Patriotic categories. Prizes were also awarded to other participants. Local businesses donated prizes. Here are the winners: Patriotic — 1ST #15 Hilary Arnow; 2ND #41 Greg Schrader; 3RD #20 Allen […]
Units responding for arcing wire in Silver Lake
At about 10:06 a.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of arcing wires at the Department of Natural Resources boat launch on Silver Lake. UPDATE about 10:09 a.m. — Dispatch says a deputy on the scene reports a tree is down over the road and smoking. UPDATE about 10:16 […]
Silver Lake Post office’s Sue Gerber and Pam Michajlak retire
In the last week, Silver Lake lost two long-times postal employees. Sue Gerber and Pam Michajlak retired from the Postal Service this month. Pam’s last day was the 12th. Sue’s last day was the 18th. Pam was the original carrier for Silver Lake when they began home delivery, June 29th, 1996. She followed in the […]
Units responding for gas leak in Silver Lake
At about 1:14 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units from stations 1 and 2 are responding to Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue Station 4 in Silver Lake for a gas leak. UPDATE about 1:17 p.m. — Fire unit on scene reports an appliance fell in the station creating leak and resulting in open gas in the building. We […]
Units responding to crash in Silver Lake
At about 6:15 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash at Highways B and F in Silver Lake. Per dispatch: This crash involves two vehicles, one of which is a motorcycle. ShareTweet0 Shares
Informational meeting on formation of Silver Lake Management District is Saturday
The creation of a lake management district with taxing authority and a territory limited to properties adjacent to Silver Lake will be the subject of a public meeting at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 29 at the Silver Lake Sportsman’s Club, 27021 85th St. The meeting is being hosted by a group of residents leading the […]
2021 Salem Lakes Clean-up is May 15
The annual resident-organized Salem Lakes Clean-up will be back in its customary spring date for 2021. The 9th annual event will take place May 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers are asked to meet at Fox River County Park, in the first parking lot. In the previous 8 years, volunteers have cleaned up […]
Silver Lake Management District info meeting and public hearing postponed due to high turnout
A public information meeting and public hearing to receive comment about the formation of a Silver Lake Management District was postponed Monday after too many people showed up to safely be accommodated in Salem Lakes Village Hall due to COVID-19 protocols. People started lining up outside for the meeting by 5:10 p.m. By shortly before […]
