Author: Jason Arndt

  • HONOR ROLLS: Bristol School

    The following students at Bristol School were named to the 2016-17 first quarter honor roll: FIRST HONORS (* – Straight A’s) Eighth grade: Nolan Andrews, Olivia Bergmann, *Bojana Bojanic, Borrero, Nayeli, Conner Buono, Dylan Eckhart, *Matt Felske, Delaney Hawkins, *Lucas Koeppel, Chloe Kroeger, Chase Kveck, Jenna Leslie, *Rachel Maddox, Daniel Masnik, Brynn McNeill, Stephanie Mickelson,…

  • SLN ALL-AREA FOOTBALL: Panthers’ Brent on first team of tri-county squad

    By Mike Ramczyk [email protected] For the first time, the Southern Lakes Newspapers All-Area Football squad will take into consideration all 15 of its high schools. Though Williams Bay doesn’t have a varsity football team for the first time, Sports Editor Mike Ramczyk along with Staff Writer Jason Arndt and sports correspondents Chris Bennett and Tim…

  • Randall students raise funds for canine companionship

    Donation to help veterans After a series of fundraisers, Randall Consolidated School Student Council members raised $1,000 for Canine Companions for Independence, a nonprofit organization founded in 1975 to help needy people receive a service or therapy dog. “Randall Student Council and the Veteran’s committee worked together to organize several events to raise money for…

  • HONOR ROLLS: Brighton School

    The following students at Brighton School were named to the 2016-17 first quarter honor roll: PRINCIPALS HONOR ROLL Eighth grade: Abigail Conrad, Hannah E. Coots, Noah Dufek, Megan M. Fliess, Megan Lejcar, Alyssa M. Meyer, Antonina L. Miller, Sydney R. Nys, Jacob R. Seward, Matthew Smith, Chloe Uhlenhake, Alexandra Wolf. Seventh grade: Owen D. Andersen,…

  • Klaus honored as officer, companion

    K9 deputy laid to rest Dec. 10 By Jason Arndt Staff Writer For the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department and neighboring law enforcement agencies, Klaus was more than a dog, but an officer and companion. Klaus, who served the community with sheriff’s deputy John Lanctot, was euthanized Nov. 28 after a sudden illness. Lanctot started working…

  • Silver Lake moves toward merger

    Board also discusses leaf-burning ordinance By Gail Peckler-Dziki Correspondent The Silver Lake Village Board on Dec. 7 had the first reading of two ordinances that move both Salem and Silver Lake closer to becoming the consolidated Village of Salem Lakes. Charter Ordinance 9 will change the village name from Silver Lake to Salem Lakes, when…

  • HONOR ROLLS: Salem Grade School

    The following students at Salem Grade School were named to the 2016-17 first quarter honor roll: HIGH HONORS Eighth grade: Jillian Adams, Laura Beinecke, Allison Gerrits, Katelyn Hannah, Jessie Jahneke, Layni Kennell, Maya Klementzos, Aydan Kovachik, Grace Krueger, Anna MacIntyre, Joshua McConnell, Valarie Meyer. Madilynn Mitacek, Riese Mosback, Madeline Nulph, Saralynn Parker, Julisa Sand, Kelsi…

  • HONOR ROLLS: Wheatland Center School

    The following students at Wheatland Center School were named to the 2016-17 first quarter honor roll: HIGHEST HONORS Eighth grade: Anna P. Carroll, Abby J. Horton, Ethan J. Keung, Jayden L. Pye, Jack J. Vozel, Sean P. Noonan, Bryce A. Sekey, Benjamin Carroll, Ashlee G. Otis, Victoria Platz, Alena A. Ekornaas. Seventh grade: Isabelle L.…

  • Judge rejects Obregon’s request to change attorneys

    By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Andrew Obregon and his public defenders can not get along. But, despite the reported conflict, a Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge on Friday morning rejected Obregon’s request to change attorneys. Obregon, 33, stands accused of 28 felonies, including first-degree intentional homicide of 37-year-old Tywon Anderson in September 2015 that sparked…

  • Winter Storm Warning sparks school activity cancellations

    By Jason Arndt Staff Writer With snow accumulations of 7- to 11-inches expected, sparking a Winter Storm Warning by the National Weather Service, area schools have cancelled or postponed sports and activities for Friday and Saturday. The Winter Storm Warning, in effect from 2 p.m. Friday until 9 p.m. Saturday, will bring the heaviest snow…