West of the I

The Wheatland Town Board meeting is scheduled to meet Monday, starting at 6 p.m. at Town Hall in New Munster.

Agenda items include:

• Sale of Fire truck
• Potential candidates for Treasurer and Clerk Positions

The full agenda is available here.

The Salem Lakes Village Board is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m., Monday at Village Hall in Salem.

Agenda items include;

• Central High School Update – John Gendron, District Administrator
• Silver Lakes Happenings Event Schedule
• Introduction of Kristen Hedlund, Accounts Payable / Deputy Treasurer
• Flock Camera Presentation and request to purchase two cameras for $8,500 to be placed on Hwy C in Wilmot and on Hwy 83 at the State Line.
• Discussion regarding Journey Disaster Response Team facility use.
• CLA Contract to provide the 2025 annual audit services for $26,000
• Appointment of Sara Spencer as Interim Treasurer
• Purchase of a forestry mulching head to replace our 19-year-old brush cutter from Burris in the amount of $21,960.68
• Closed Session for negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session), specifically 70-4-120-214-0220 on 269th Avenue, and 70-4-120-213-0575 on 278th Avenue, and 70-4-120-074-3460 on Maple Street.

The full agenda is available here.

Note: Glenda and Butch Dupons, of Bear Realty, are westofthei.com sponsors. This is a paid announcement — DH

Here are open houses being hosted today by Glenda and Butch Dupons, of Bear Realty:

2126 Laurie Ln, Twin Lakes

7623 288th Ave, Salem

Kenosha Area Family and Aging Services Inc. (KAFASI) invites community leaders, partners, dignitaries, and businesses to join in the March for Meals initiative from March 17-21.

This critical nationwide campaign, supported by Meals on Wheels America, raises awareness for senior hunger and the essential nutrition programs that help older adults remain healthy, independent, and connected to their communities, said Ron Tatum, KAFASI Executive Director.

“March for Meals is about more than just delivering meals – it’s about addressing the growing need for meal delivery programs and the significant impact they have on older adults in our community,” Tatum said. “With more seniors waiting for services than ever before, and potential federal funding disruptions looming, your participation is more important than ever to protect these vital programs.”

The March for Meals event festivities will kick off on March 17 at the Westosha Senior Center, located at 19200 93rd St.,, Bristol, and continue March 18-21 at Kenosha Area Family and Aging Services Inc. (KAFASI), 7730 Sheridan Road, Kenosha.

Event Schedule:
— Networking & Program Overview: 10:30 AM a.m. daily
— Guest Speakers: Insights on senior nutrition and advocacy updates
— Ride-Along with Meals on Wheels Volunteers: 11 :00 AM – 12:00 PMa.m.-noon
— Light Lunch: 12:00Noon (After the ride-along)
“Join us and other community champions, leaders, dignitaries, partners, and businesses who support this cause,” Tatum said. “Experience firsthand the impact of Meals on Wheels as you ride along with one of our amazing volunteers delivering meals to our valuable clients.”

Tatum said this is a unique opportunity to witness the direct effect these services have on the lives of seniors and help spread awareness of the importance of continued support and funding for these vital programs.

“Your support is critical in ensuring that no senior goes hungry and that vital nutrition programs continue to thrive,” Tatum said. “Together, we can make a real difference in the lives of those who rely on these services.”

For more information, please contact KAFASI at 262-658-3508, ext. 108 or 122, or visit www.kafasi.org.

Kenosha Area Family and Aging Services Inc. (KAFASI) is dedicated to supporting seniors and their families in the Kenosha area. Through various programs, KAFASI helps older adults remain independent, healthy, and connected to their communities. The Meals on Wheels program is just one of the many services offered to support seniors in need.

The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for Kenosha County.

The advisory is set to be in effect from 2 p.m., Wednesday to midnight Thursday.

During the advisory period, winds could be 20 to 30 mph with gusts as high as 45 mph, says the latest, local NWS forecast.

Rain, then snow is expected Wednesday. Snow accumulation is expected to be less than a half inch.

From the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department:

On Monday, March 3, 2025, around 8:45 A.M., a Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office (KESO) Deputy located a Chevrolet Cavalier whose registered owner, Mason Spencer, did not have a valid driver’s license and was wanted out of Lake County, Illinois, for numerous criminal charges and has an extremely violent criminal history. A traffic stop was initiated with the vehicle on USH-45 at CTH-C. The suspect vehicle immediately took off at a high rate of speed south on USH-45 once the Deputy activated their emergency lights and sirens. Due to the extreme risk to the public if this suspect were to get away, KESO Deputies continued the pursuit into Illinois with the assistance of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. At the intersection of USH-45 and IL-173, the suspect crashed into another motorist, disabling both vehicles. Inside the suspect vehicle, three individuals were located and detained. All three suspects cooperated with law enforcement after the crash and were detained without further issue. Inside the vehicle was:

• Mason J. Spencer (01/12/94) – Mason was the registered owner of the car and had numerous active warrants for his arrest.

• Raymond Underwood (12/12/92) – Underwood was the driver and was also taken into custody by the Lake County Sheriff’s office for numerous charges, including Felony Fleeing and Reckless Endangering Safety (x4).

• The third individual was detained initially and later released without criminal charges.

The victim who was struck by the fleeing felons was checked on and had minor injuries. This individual was also later transported to jail on outstanding warrants. 

Lake County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crash and has taken custody of Spencer and Underwood.

The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office is committed to protecting our community members and holding criminals accountable for their actions. Thank you to all those at the Lake County Sheriff’s Office who assisted us this morning. This incident was an excellent example of a multi-jurisdictional operation to keep our community members safe.

Nothing further will be released at this time.

At about 3:22 p.m., Wheatland Vol Fire Department, Town of Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Fire Department units are responding to a fire on the 39400 block of Bloomfield Road.

Per dispatch: This is a grass fire.

UPDATE 3:27 p.m. — Wheatland chief on scene reports fire accessible only via UTVs.

Note — The following is a paid announcement from Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association — DH