The Friends of the Community Library spring book sale at the Community Library in Twin Lakes is this weekend May 1, 2, and 3. Readers have a wide range of favorite fiction authors to choose from and some interesting nonfiction for those who prefer a variety of subjects. Children’s books are plentiful for all ages. […]
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Agenda: Wheatland J1 School District board meeting April 30, 2025
The Wheatland J1 School District board is scheduled to meet Wednesday, starting at 7 p.m. in Room #164-Community Room. Agenda items include: Reorganization and Election of Officers and Committees for 2025-2026 2025-26 Certified Staff Contracts Food Service Contract Shared Service Contracts for 2025-2026 School Year Occupational Therapist/Trevor Wilmot School District A closed session for considering […]
Bristol Village Board approves contract to provide fire and EMS to Paddock Lake starting in 2026
The Bristol Village Board on Monday approved an intergovernmental agreement with Paddock Lake for Bristol Fire and Rescue to serve Paddock Lake for fire and emergency medical service. The IGA was approved by the Bristol Village Board in a unanimous voice vote with all members present The agreement will start Jan. 1, 2026 and has […]
Deaths April 28, 2025: Dale Hyde Francis, Donald M. Joras Sr.
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Closures this week on Highway C scheduled
From Kenosha County Division of Highways: A portion of Kenosha County Highway C (Wilmot Road) will have daily closures to through traffic through Thursday, May 1, for culvert replacement and repair work in various locations. The closures will affect the section of Highway C between Highway 45 (200th Avenue) and Highway 83 (Antioch Road). Local […]
Units responding for fire in Wheatland
At about 5:39 p.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 fire in the 7500 block of 400th Avenue in Wheatland. Per dispatch: Four vehicles reported on fire. UPDATE about 5:40 p.m. — Twin Lakes Fire Department requested […]
Safe Kids Strong Families Campaign’s 5K Family Fun Run/Walk & Family Branching Out Expo coverage (PHOTOS)
Supplied by Kenosha County: Family activities filled the halls and grounds of the Kenosha County Center in Bristol on Saturday. The day kicked off with the Safe Kids Strong Families Campaign’s 5K Family Fun Run/Walk, part of the group’s annual activities to mark Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month. Later in the morning, the attention […]
Units responding for fire in Bristol
At about 7:55 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue, Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue, Paris 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 fire in the 18500 block of 83rd Street in Bristol. Per dispatch: This is being reported as a shed […]
County launches adopt-a-highway program for county highways
The following from the Kenosha County Executive’s Office: Kenosha County celebrated Earth Day Tuesday with the launch of a new Adopt-A-Highway program. Kenosha County Adopt-A-Highway is the county’s equivalent to the State of Wisconsin’s long-running program, which gives organizations and individuals the opportunity to serve the community by removing debris and litter alongside roadways. County […]
Seventh Grade Wheatland Center School students launch “Out of This World” Daddy-Daughter Dance benefiting local families
The following is based on a news release from Wheatland Center School: Three seventh-grade students at Wheatland Center School organized and hosted the “Out of This World” Daddy Daughter Dance on March 7. Students Addison McCann, Austyn Madaus, and Wren Hawkins planned the space-themed event in order to provide a fun event for the community […]
Deaths April 22, 2025: Mary P Hawkins
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Deaths April 21, 2025: John Francis Rayniak Jr., Amy L Hookstead
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2025 Westosha-Salem Kiwanis Club Easter Egg Hunt coverage (PHOTOS)
Kids assembled Saturday afternoon to gather up over 13,000 eggs covering the Salem Grade School Baseball Fields. Easter Bunny arrived with Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue and was available for photos. The bike raffle was eight bikes of various sizes, each given away to the lucky ticket holder. Each child received one ticket. There were additional raffle […]
Units responding for fire in Wheatland
At about 5:14 p.m., Wheatland Vol Fire Department, Town of Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units are responding to a report of a fire in the 3500 block of 376th Avenue in Wheatland Per dispatch: This is being reported as a brush fire about three quarters of a mile east of 376th Avenue. […]
Camp Lake boat launch closed for repairs April 22-28
From the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources: The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a temporary closure of the Camp Lake boat launch at 27700 113th St., in the town of Trevor in Kenosha County. The launch will be closed from April 21 until approximately 4 p.m. on April 25, 2025, while necessary improvements […]
Deaths April 17, 2025: Floyd M. McIntosh, Robert D. Jackson, Charlotte Ann Petges
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Paddock Lake approves concept plans for two residential developments
The Paddock Lake Village Board on Wednesday approved concept plans for two new single-family home subdivisions that would add almost 200 homes to the village when completed. Brenner Fields by Bear Development is proposed for land between Highway 83 (Antioch Road) and Highway F south of Highway 50 (just south and west of Hartnell Chevrolet). […]
Deaths April 16, 2025: Eugene Thomas Zinser
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Kenosha County Association for Home and Community Education’s free 2025 Families Branching Out event is April 26
A day of hands-on activities and learning opportunities is in store at the free Families Branching Out Expo, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Saturday, April 26 at the Kenosha County Center, 19600 75th St., Bristol. The Fourth Annual Families Branching Out is presented by Kenosha County Association for Home and Community Education. It is suggested that families […]
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Kenosha Rotary Foundation accepting grant applications from community non-profit organizations
The Kenosha Rotary Foundation is now accepting grant applications from community non-profit organizationsthat provide services to the City of Kenosha and Kenosha County. Applicants can view and submit the application at www.kenosharotary.org. All applications must be submitted online to the Kenosha Rotary Foundation no later than Friday, May 2, 2025. The Kenosha Rotary Foundation has […]
Agenda: Paddock Lake Village Board meeting April 16, 2025
The Paddock Lake Village Board is scheduled to meet Wednesday starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall (municipal building). Agenda items include: Authorize Village Administrator to contribute $500 of Village funds to Paddock Lake Fireworks, Inc. Deny liability insurance claim filed for an alleged personal injury claim. Denial recommended by Village liability insurance carrier’s insurance […]
Christopher Hanna graduates from Loyola University
Christopher Hanna of Trevor graduated from Loyola University Chicago in December 2024,. Hanna received a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science. He is continuing his education in the Loyola University Master of Science program for Environmental Science and Sustainability. ShareTweet0 Shares
Agenda: Randall Annual Town Meeting April 15, 2025
The Randall Annul Town Meeting is scheduled to take place Tuesday, starting ta 6 p.m. at Town Hall in Bassett. Agenda items are: Meeting called to order Pledge of Allegiance Clerk 2024 Annual Meeting Minutes Treasurer’s approval of 2024 Annual Financial Report Building Inspector report Water Patrol report Fire Department report Additional Town business allowed […]
Deaths April 14, 2025: Wendy Ann Maston, David C. Callow
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Agenda: Wheatland Town Board meeting April 14, 2025
The Wheatland Town Board is scheduled to meet Monday, starting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall in New Munster. Agenda items include: Fire truck update MARC A. & JUDY A. SKURSKI, 3515 100th St., Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 (Owner), Joshua Hagen, 5595312th Ave., Salem WI 53168 (Agent), requesting a variance (Section III. P. 12.18.4-5: Accessory […]
2025 Salem Lakes Easter Egg Hunt
The annual Salem Lakes Annual Easter Egg Hunt took place Saturday April 12 at Schmalfeldt Park in Silver Lake. It’s hosted by the Parks Commission. Kids should bring their own basket or bag to collect some of the 5,000 eggs. The Easter Bunny was available to photos after the hunt. Here are some more photos […]
Deaths April 12, 2025: Jack George Grabarec, Ralph Andrew Faber
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2025 Growing with Bristol Easter Egg Hunt coverage (PHOTOS)
Growing with Bristol hosted its annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday morning at Hansen Park. Hunters were broken into age groups to collect the over 20,000 eggs scattered in the park. The Easter Bunny also was available for photos and there were free cookies for the hunters as well. Here are some photos from the event: […]
