Author: Jason Arndt
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Fargo’s family environment fueled Koehn’s decision
Wilmot senior commits to NDSU By Jason Arndt Staff Writer When University of Wisconsin-Green Bay softball coach Beth Spoehr resigned in June, the decision left Wilmot Union High School shortstop Kalyssa Koehn with no guarantee the Division 1 Horizon League school would follow through on the verbal commitment she made as a junior. Spoehr, who…
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PHOTOS: Four Falcons sign letters of intent
Bykowski, Gilbert, Mickelson and Muhlenbeck commit to higher ed. Four student-athletes from Westosha Central High School signed their National Letters of Intent in the school lobby Tuesday night. The four, who followed the signings of Alyssa Hrncar and Amanda Sabourin last week, were baseball players Tanner Bykowski and Garrett Gilbert along with Kira Mickelson in…
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Trump snapped County Republican skid of 44 years
Clinton defeat was a long time coming By Jason Arndt Staff Writer While Wisconsin turned red for the first time since 1984 in a presidential election, Kenosha County’s streak was substantially longer, according to the County Clerk’s Office. President-elect Donald Trump, who won by a mere 255 votes against Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton in Kenosha…
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Community Library Events
The following events take place in November at Community Library, 24615 89th St., Salem and Community Library, 110 S. Lake Ave., Twin Lakes. For more information, go to www.communitylib.org. Salem • Books and Boogie: This program will run from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 29. There will be music to dance to and…
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A gala and a good time
Annual Chamber banquet draws more than 100 By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Bella Vita Banquets in New Munster was bustling with more than 100 community members at the 18th annual Twin Lakes Charity Gala and Auction on Nov. 5. The Twin Lakes Area Chamber and Business Association selected Bella Vita to host the event for…
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A Friendly Visit
Grace Lutheran takes stroll down Main Students of Grace Lutheran Child Development Center ventured along Main Street in Twin Lakes during their annual Harvest Parade Show last week, when they stopped at Doggie Doo’s, which offered the children sugary snacks.
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Salem welcomes first tenant
Vonco products moving from Illinois By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Leaving a cramped facility in Illinois, Vonco Products LLC officials announced on Oct. 27 the flexible packaging company is heading north to the Town of Salem, where they are the first tenant of a new business park. Vonco Products, a creator of customized packaging solutions…
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ALL-SLC FOOTBALL: Panthers receive six first team reps
Kurylo sole Falcons first team honoree Wilmot Union High Union had six football first team all-Southern Lakes Conference selections while Westosha Central produced its first since 2014. The Panthers, whose six players earned first time recognition, are the most since 2011 when the school had five on the first team. Receiving honors for Wilmot Union…
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Community steps up for Westosha Cheer
Fundraising helped dozens represent school in nationals By Jason Arndt Staff Writer While Westosha Central High School’s cheerleading squad is in pursuit of a third straight Wisconsin Association of Cheer/Poms Coaches title, the Falcons have another championship in mind, the Universal Cheer Association competition held in Orlando. But, citing a cost of about $600, the…
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Zelich appears in Minnesota court
Ex-cop still has body dumping charges in Walworth County By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Although a former West Allis police officer still has charges pending in Walworth County Circuit Court, the 55-year-old man appeared in Olmsted, Minn., County Circuit Court, where he stands accused of killing 37-year-old Laura Simonson, according to Rochester-area news sources. Steven…