Author: Jason Arndt
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Central Cheer holds Saturday fundraiser
Westosha Central High School’s two-time WACPC state champion cheerleading squad is scheduled to take flight in a fundraiser held Saturday at Sandlots of Salem. The team, which is seeking its third consecutive state title, hope to add a national appearance this year. But, the team is in need of funds, which go towards the expenses…
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Central residents see slight drop in tax rate
By Gail Peckler-Dziki Correspondent Westosha Central High School has reported a drop of $35,281 from its overall tax levy entering the 2016-17 academic year. The drop goes from $7.957 million in 2015-16 to $7.921 million for this year, in an announcement made at the annual meeting Oct. 18. According to District Business Manager Jake Holtz,…
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Wilmot’s Peterson appears on WisconsinEye
Former Riverview student ‘a talent,’ producers say By Jason Arndt Staff Writer When Wilmot Union High School freshman Alexis Peterson made her hosting debut on WisconsinEye, the student nailed each take with professionalism, according to WisconsinEye Program Coordinator Claudia Looze. WisconsinEye, a nonprofit television broadcast service launched in 2007, is modeled after C-SPAN and offers…
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Beating suspect receives probation
Garcia, 26, sentenced in Christmas beating By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Alexander Garcia, of Twin Lakes, received three years probation and an additional 65 days in Kenosha County Jail for his role in the brutal Christmas morning beating of 58-year-old Thomas Eppers Sr. in Kenosha County Circuit Court Oct. 21. Garcia, 26, pleaded guilty to…
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Central swimmers soar for co-op
Lake Geneva Badger wins 5th straight SLC title By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Westosha Central High School played a role in helping the Lake Geneva Badger co-op girls swimming team capture its fifth consecutive Southern Lakes Conference title at Jefferson last weekend. Badger, a team composed of Wilmot Union High School, Williams Bay, Walworth and…
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Kerkman challenged for Assembly seat
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Of all state level races involving Kenosha County, two are contested, including the 32nd State Assembly District along with the 61st State Assembly District. For the 61st State Assembly District, Incumbent Samantha Kerkman (R – Salem) faces Democratic challenger Amee Janus (D – Trevor). The 61st Assembly District, which covers…
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Six area golfers earn Academic All-State honors
All received high honors, according to GCAW While all five of Westosha Central High School’s varsity golfers garnered Academic All-State honors, so did McKenna Stanek for Wilmot Union, in a release issued by The Golf Coaches Association of Wisconsin on Wednesday. The six combined girls golfers are among 323 to receive the honor, which goes…
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Wedding planning goes awry
Wilmot Union to perform comedic play Thursday through Saturday By Jason Arndt Staff Writer All a young couple wants is a simple marriage, but courtesy of meddling future in-laws, the plans go awry. The plans are chronicled in Wilmot Union High School’s fall theatrical production of “Altar Egos,” scheduled for Friday and Saturday in school…
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Town of Burlington man found submerged in marsh
Vehicle left road and plunged into marsh By Jason Arndt Staff Writer A Town of Burlington man reported missing to the Racine County Sheriff’s Department was found dead in a Town of Brighton marsh Saturday afternoon, according to the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department. Leonard Jagielski, 49, whose sport utility vehicle was found overturned in a…
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Holiday assistance programs to help members of the community
The Sharing Center announces its holiday gift assistance program and holiday food drive for eligible families in Western Kenosha County. Donations are being accepted until Wednesday, Dec. 21. Qualifying families who meet specific income and western Kenosha County residency guidelines can sign up to be sponsored. Families provide a wish list of their child’s needs…