Author: Jason Arndt

  • Serving back and forth for 24 hours

    Tennis group looks to benefit two area organizations in third annual event By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Tennis for 24 straight hours, all to benefit the American Cancer Society of Kenosha County and Trevor’s Sharing Center, is slated for the third annual Rally for Life. The event, scheduled July 29 and 30 at Westosha Central…

  • Entertainment, Aquanuts lifts Libertyfest

    Ski team brings in surprise anthem performer By Jason Arndt Staff Writer A jam-packed Saturday (July 2) at Twin Lakes’ Libertyfest made up for a slow opening night last weekend, according to Marilyn Trongeau, executive director of the Twin Lakes Chamber and Business Association. Libertyfest, held three days for the first time, delivered a diverse…

  • Accused bookkeeper appears in court

    Anderson allegedly stole from two local school districts By Jason Arndt Staff Writer A former bookkeeper who is accused of embezzling funds from two school districts made her initial appearance in Kenosha County Circuit Court June 28, where officials scheduled a July 15 preliminary hearing. Mary Anderson, 55, posted a $20,000 signature bond, contingent on…

  • New Mexican restaurant touts authenticity, home cooking

    El Sinaloense debuts in Twin Lakes By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Hector Osuna had a vision to open an authentic homestyle Mexican restaurant for several years. The vision coupled with a long vacant storefront in the heart of Twin Lakes came to reality in the June 17 grand opening of El Sinaloense. Osuna and Luz…

  • Appeals court grants stay in Wheatland placement

      By Jason Arndt Staff Writer A Wisconsin Appeals court has granted a stay in placement, pending appeal, of a violent sex offender into a Town of Wheatland residence, according to a Kenosha County Sheriff’s new release Friday. The placement involves Michael McGee, convicted in 1987 of second-degree sexual assault and burglary in Racine, into…

  • Police receive positive reviews on Internet Exchange location

    Twin Lakes unveiled sign in the middle of June By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Since the Twin Lakes Police Department unveiled a new Internet Purchase Exchange Location sign in the middle of June, officials have received positive reviews, according to Police Chief Adam Grosz. “We have had several citizens use the police department parking lot…

  • Progress Days set for weekend

    Bristol event touts family fun Bristol Progress Days is set to kick off Friday with several returning events, along with an inaugural 5K and Family Fun Run/Walk, held at the Hansen Park Pavilion. Progress Days, which runs July 8-10, features activities for people of all ages, according to the organization’s website. “Whether it’s sports tournaments,…

  • Shaw not facing further charges

    Twin Lakes woman held in Nevada jail By Jason Arndt Staff Writer No additional charges will be filed against Sheree Ann Shaw, a Twin Lakes woman who was allegedly under the influence of heroin in a May 6 crash that killed McHenry, Ill., resident Amy Thornton, according to a McHenry County prosecutor. Shaw, 45, is…

  • Enrichment program brings together students from feeder schools

    Summer Mash-Up enrolls 102 students in opening week By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Opening week of the inaugural Summer Mash-Up program held at Wilmot Union High School has brought more than summer enrichment, according to Co-Principal Julie Strasser, who hopes to build on the success next year. Summer Mash-Up, attended by 102 students from Wilmot…

  • Fellow Mortals files injunction against ATC

    Town, attorneys say company is not exempt from needing permission to clear-cut trees By Michael S. Hoey Correspondent American Transmission Co. was scheduled to begin clear-cutting trees last week on the property of Fellow Mortals Rehabilitation Hospital at W4632 Palmer Road in the Town of Geneva. The action was delayed by a court injunction attorney…