Author: Jason Arndt

  • Officials exhume body of newborn, found in 1989

    Authorities hope DNA could lead to suspect By Jason Arndt Staff Writer A newborn boy found dead in the Town of Paris has remained nameless since 1989, and on August 4, authorities spent more than three hours exhuming his remains from a Town of Randall cemetery. The hope is that DNA extracted from the infant…

  • Community Library’s spot in county system in peril

    Community Library’s spot in county system is in peril By Gail Peckler-Dziki Correspondent The Kenosha County Library System Board has sent letters to the village presidents of Paddock Lake, Twin Lakes and Silver Lake and the town chairmen of Randall and Salem, warning the budgeting process for next year is to begin and the Community…

  • Survival of the small-town Grease monkey

    Note: The following feature appeared in the July 29 print editions of the Twin Lakes Report, Westosha Report and Westosha Report, published by Southern Lakes Newspapers. Wilmot Auto Service among small shops that find a niche By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Tucked away in unincorporated Wilmot, an auto repair shop has continued to thrive after…

  • Gilbert ‘blessed’ to join Creighton

    Incoming Westosha Central senior verbally commits By Jason Arndt Staff Writer When Westosha Central High School’s Garrett Gilbert visited the Creighton University campus in Omaha, he knew it was the right place for him, even after five other Division 1 schools had their eyes on him. The incoming Falcons senior, who batted .398 with five…

  • WestoshaMarket season to cease after Wednesday

    At the end of operations Wednesday, WestoshaMarket’s season will draw to a close, according to a Kenosha Common Markets press release. Kenosha Common Markets, Inc., a nonprofit organization that operates Kenosha HarborMarket, launched WestoshaMarket in 2015 at AquaTerra Farms in Bristol, and in 2016, moved the farmer’s market to the Kenosha County Fairgrounds. The organization’s…

  • HONORED FOR HEROISM

    Salem’s Hannah, 12, saved her father’s life By Jason Arndt Staff Writer For 12-year-old Katelyn Hannah, her calm and composed demeanor is what saved the life of her father, who suffered serious household injuries last winter. To recognize her efforts, the Girl Scout Cadette received The Girl Scouts of the USA Lifesaving Medal of Honor…

  • BREAKING: Lady Falcons’ Hrncar a future Ranger

    By Jason Arndt Staff Writer [email protected] Westosha Central junior Alyssa Hrncar has verbally committed to play softball for Division 2 University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Hrncar, a first-team all-state last year, confirmed her commitment with the Westosha Report Sunday. The incoming senior, who tossed 116 1/3 innings last year, struck out 148 hitters and walked just 18.…

  • Adaptive ski program enlightens all involved

    Aquanuts, Dreams for Kids help more than 150 at Lance Park By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Since Dreams for Kids partnered with the Twin Lakes Aquanuts in an Adaptive Ski program 16 years ago, the annual event has opened windows of opportunity for children with special needs, and continued to grow entering its 17th year…

  • Silver Lake American Legion Auxiliary hosts vets

    By Gail Peckler-Dziki Correspondent Veterans from the Clement Zablocki VA in Milwaukee and the Wisconsin Veterans Home at Union Grove enjoyed some small town hospitality on July 28 when the American Legion Auxiliary hosted a day of fun, food and entertainment. Of the 39 veterans that attended, 33 came from both facilities, and six were…

  • Falcons capture national sporting clay title

    Team wins against competition from 34 states By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Westosha Central shot for the stars, and came out as National Champions in the Scholastic Clay Target Program, a first in the team’s seven-year history. According to coach Al Chickerneo, the team of 28 students demonstrated dedication to the craft of shooting in…