Author: Jason Arndt
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Southern Lakes reigns supreme on inaugural squad
All-Southern Lakes Newspapers softball stacked with Westosha, Wilmot reps By Mike Ramczyk Sports Editor I made my bed, and now I must lie in it. Yes, the very first Southern Lakes Newspapers All-Area teams, boys and girls basketball last winter, opened an entire new can of worms for our sports department. Instead of only honoring…
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Enjoying the ride, reunions
Parmalee, Bryant both had a blast at Country Thunder By Jason Arndt Staff Writer While the Country Thunder Music Festival in Twin Lakes brought in key headliners last weekend, some members were inspired to continue plugging away, courtesy of fan support. Parmalee, a country bluegrass group that features brothers, a cousin and a childhood friend…
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Twin Lakes Chamber notes
The Twin Lakes Area Chamber and Business Association has announced two upcoming events in August, the 26th Annual Golf Outing along with the Business in the Park and Car Show/Village Block Party. Volunteers, sponsors needed The annual golf outing held Wednesday, August 17 at Twin Lakes Country Club is in need of volunteers, business sponsors…
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Paddock Lake questions Salem library amendment
It’s not in line with statute, village says By Gail Peckler-Dziki Correspondent The Paddock Lake Village Board once again discussed the issue of an intergovernmental agreement for participation in a Community Library at its July 12 committee of the whole agenda. Village President Terry Burns said he kept it on the agenda, “in case discussion…
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Sheriff Beth, Florida Georgia Line work to calm backlash
Security refusal at Country Thunder draws social media buzz By Jason Arndt Staff Writer In at least two decades, no one performing at Country Thunder has ever declined law enforcement support backstage, according to Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth. But, it ended Friday when a member of Florida Georgia Line’s staff requested no deputies backstage,…
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Jackson a pioneer in Central Aviation Club
Recent graduate commands plane By Jason Arndt Staff Writer When Nicole Jackson was a Westosha Central High School freshman, she played basketball and supported the Falcons as a cheerleader, but the recent graduate never envisioned becoming a pioneer in flight. Jackson, who crossed the stage to accept her diploma in June, became the first student…
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More than just water skiing
Area ski shows become second family for some By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Show skiing is a water sport where families are formed and strengthened, according to the Meikes of Burlington and the Rzonca crew in Twin Lakes. The sport – a competitive, full-length show composed of several elements that include a ballet/swivel line, pyramid…
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Country Thunder bounces back after Thursday washout
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer After weather scratched three shows on opening night, Country Thunder went as scheduled Friday, as spectators battled persistent heat. According to the National Weather Service, the reported high heat index registered in at 99 degrees on two occasions Friday. Following the performances of Bryan White, Haley Georgia, The Bellamy Brothers…
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Accused former Pastor enters no contest pleas
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer A former Twin Lakes pastor entered two no contest pleas in Winnebago County Circuit Court Thursday, after a state Supreme Court decision dealt a blow to his defense, according to a Winnebago County prosecutor. Rev. Josh Scheil, formerly of Hope Lutheran Church, originally faced three felony charges, using a computer…
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Storms and rain pelt Country Thunder
UPDATE: All performances, as of 10:30 p.m., were officially cancelled. By Jason Arndt Staff Writer With severe storms looming, Country Thunder in Twin Lakes suspended performances and evacuated the festival grounds shortly before 7 p.m. Thursday, and as of 9:45 p.m., several operations officials hoped to resume the scheduled lineup. Country Thunder, in its…