Author: Jason Arndt
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USTA: WKCTA earns state community award
For their community engagement efforts involving youth tennis, the Western Kenosha County Tennis Association received the 2016 State Community Tennis Association of the Year Award, according to a press release by the United States Tennis Association/Midwest Section. The WKCTA launched eight years ago, when they focused on 10 and Under Tennis, starting with eight tennis…
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Grow them up there; sell them down here
TP Pines has thrived since 1985 By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Since 1985, Bob Livingston and his co-owner, Frank Platts, have grown trees on a farm in Oxford, bringing them to the Village of Twin Lakes during the holiday season. T.P. Pines, just west of St. John’s Church on Holy Hill Road, sells at least…
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Just Live partners with Marquette University
Effort hopes to improve understanding of suicide By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Since Just Live, Inc. was launched in 2012, the Wheatland-based nonprofit organization has been on a mission to raise awareness of mental illness and fund suicide prevention programs. But it never dedicated funds towards clinical research. That all changed on Dec. 2 at…
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A Winter Wonderland
Trees on Parade brings holiday cheer By Jason Arndt Staff Writer While students from two area schools belted out Christmas songs Dec. 2 at Twin Lakes’ Central Park, the community came together in anticipation of the annual Trees on Parade and Holiday Shopping annual tree lighting ceremony, according to Marilyn Trongeau director of the Twin…
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BOYS BASKETBALL: Central opens SLC slate with 41-point win
All 11 varsity players knock in points By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Westosha Central High School had 10 days to think, and practice, after the boys basketball team endured a season-opening loss at Whitnall. The reflection paid off Friday at Southern Lakes Conference foe Lake Geneva Badger, where the Falcons had all hands on deck…
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Riverview awarded DPI grant
Students, faculty collaborate on anti-bullying initiative By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Spearheaded by four sixth-grade students and two school officials, Riverview School in Silver Lake received a $1,000 mini-grant to take an anti-bullying initiative outdoors, according to Director of Teaching and Learning Sarah Lindh. The initiative, funded through a Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction grant,…
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GIRLS BASKETBALL: Wilmot wallops Elkhorn
After suffering a Southern Lakes Conference opening loss to Waterford Union High School Dec. 2, the Wilmot Union High School girls basketball team responded with two consecutive wins, including an 80-20 pounding of Elkhorn Friday. The Panthers, who defeated non conference opponent The Prairie School 51-39 Dec. 6, carried a 52-13 lead into halftime against…
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DOT: Winter storm to bring hazardous roads
A Winter Storm Watch for Southeast Wisconsin this weekend sparked a note of caution from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, in a news release issued Friday. “The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) would like to remind motorists to be cautious if traveling in what could be hazardous conditions,” the DOT release states. “High winds and…
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Wilmot Mountain announces Dec. 14 opening date
With ideal winter temperatures setting in, Wilmot Mountain announced the opening of its improved slopes and ski lifts for Wednesday, Dec. 14, according to a Vail Resorts press release. Vail Resorts, which acquired Wilmot last year, spent months applying $13 million in upgrades to the nearly 80-year-old facility. Wilmot Mountain General Manager Taylor Ogilvie expresses…
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VOLLEYBALL: Several Falcons named to All-Area team
Volleyball team features boys, girls from entire area By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor With the Christmas season approaching, it’s time to fill your hearts and minds with a stocking stuffer – the inaugural Southern Lakes Newspapers All-Area volleyball team. The super team features athletes from all 15 of our schools, including 15 girls varsity and…