Author: Jason Arndt
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PHOTOS: Falcons’ Nolan expects to continue golfing at Lakeland
Westosha Central senior Colleen Nolan, who qualified for WIAA Division 1 sectionals in her golf career, signed her National Letter of Intent to attend Division 3 Lakeland University in Sheboygan, where she plans to continue the sport. Nolan was joined by family members, friends and coaches instrumental to her golf development at Monday’s signing ceremony…
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Salem School referendum on hold
District still awaiting information from Baird update By Gail Peckler-Dziki Correspondent Salem Grade School District Administrator Dave Milz reported that he is still waiting for the Baird Forecast Model update at the district’s Nov. 14 School Board meeting. This report is expected to have information that will aid the school board in a referendum decision.…
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GIRLS BASKETBALL: Panthers take another nail-biter
Speedy guards, senior leaders help the cause By Jason Arndt Staff Writer In another close girls basketball contest, Wilmot Union High School overcame a three-point halftime deficit to defeat visiting Racine Park 52-50 on Nov. 22, when they outscored Park 33-28 in the second half. The two-point victory comes after Wilmot edged host Waukesha South…
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Missing woman found dead at Nippersink Lake
No foul play suspected, Fox Lake police say By Jason Arndt Staff Writer A 57-year-old Fox Lake woman reported missing and endangered by her son Friday was found dead at Nippersink Lake the following day, according to the Fox Lake Police Department. “(We) are spearheading an ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of…
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Wilmot notches two promotional awards
School recognized for video showcasing achievements By Jason Arndt Staff Writer When Wilmot Union High School hired Erin Cullen as Communications Coordinator, District Administrator Daniel Kopp believed she had the creativity to share highlights of the school, which recently received two Wisconsin School Public Relations Association awards in Sheboygan. The accolades, known as the Spectrum…
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Business mounts for taxidermist
He’ll take in up to 150 deer heads By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Growing up on a family farm, Dale Horton always had a passion for hunting and fishing, and now he is helping fellow hunters mount their accomplishments in the field of taxidermy. Horton, who owns Back Country Taxidermy Studio in Paddock Lake, stated…
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Stateline authorities seek missing endangered woman
Fox Lake asks public for assistance A 57-year-old Fox Lake woman in need of medication, noting her history of mental illness, has been reported as missing endangered, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Department Facebook page. Citing circumstances, authorities are asking for the public’s help in finding the missing woman, the post added. Mary Anton,…
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Brighton, Wheatland top area school report cards
All schools meet DPI expectations By Jason Arndt Staff Writer According to the state Department of Public Instruction, 329 schools in Wisconsin received five star ratings, or significantly exceeds expectations, in a recent release of the 2015-16 school report cards. Brighton School was one of those 329 schools, scoring a 91.8 of 100, tops among…
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HOCKEY: Wilmot’s Faber helps Thunder in season opening win
Courtesy of three first period goals, including one from Wilmot Union High School’s Cody Faber, the Kenosha Thunder hockey squad defeated visiting Germantown 7-3 Saturday at the Pleasant Prairie IcePlex. The Kenosha Thunder, a WIAA hockey team, is a co-op program that includes students from the Kenosha Unified School District along with representatives of Wilmot…
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Central board looks for safety measures on Highway 50
Pedestrian signs considered By Jason Arndt Staff Writer With a steady flow of traffic on Highway 50 near Westosha Central High School, where two hills limit visibility, the school seeks to develop an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Paddock Lake to place warning signs to warn motorists. According to District Administrator Scott Pierce, the…