Author: Jason Arndt
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Tavern League donates to Westosha Head Start
For the second straight year, the Kenosha County Tavern League made a contribution to Westosha Head Start, a program targeted towards helping children in need. The Tavern League presented the organization with a $1,500 donation at Dock Hoppers on June 5, and matched by district and state chapters, according to a press release. “This donation…
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Salem to consider business license ordinance
Suggestion comes after June 8 blaze By Gail Peckler-Dziki Correspondent The fire that occurred in Salem on June 8, which involved five storage units located on Wilmot Road has prompted Salem Fire Chief Mike Slover to ask for completion of a business license ordinance. He reminded the Town Board at its June 13 meeting that…
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Wilmot hires new Teaching Director
Stevenson-Olson replaces Juech Dr. Tracy Stevenson-Olson has been hired as the new Director of Teaching and Learning at Wilmot Union High School, replacing Michael Juech, who took a District Administrator at Bristol Grade School. Stevenson-Olson, who takes over the position July 1, spent the last five years serving a variety of roles in the Milwaukee…
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Shoes still needed for donation drive
Wilmot Key Club hopes to raise $1,000 The Wilmot Key Club is still in search of gently-used shoes to raise money for the community, according to a Wilmot Union High School news release. “(They are) rising to the occasion again to try to raise money in order to continue their goal of providing service and…
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Paddock Lake considers water system improvements
By Gail Peckler-Dziki Correspondent The Paddock Lake Village Board held a special meeting June 13 to discuss repairs to its east side water system and the possible connection to the west side system. The improvements are needed to correct an antiquated non-compliant water system, provide a back-up water source and appropriate capacity. These repairs and…
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Crash claims life of student athlete
Community rallies in memory of Taylor Skendziel By Jennifer Eisenbart Staff Writer With the summer sun still bright, a handful of red balloons drifted slowly into the evening sky Saturday. Minutes earlier, friends and family of Taylor Skendziel circled around members of the Union Grove High School softball team as they began a slow chant.…
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Local tip led authorities to Shaw’s arrest in Vegas
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer After two weeks on the run, federal authorities were able to take a Twin Lakes woman accused of felony charges into custody in Las Vegas Wednesday, courtesy of a local tip given to a Detective. Sheree Ann Shaw, 45, is accused of aggravated driving under the influence causing death stemming…
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Trio of Lady Falcons notch first-team all-state honors
Wilmot’s Koehn, Regnier earn first-time recognition By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Along with perennial all-state performers Kayla Konwent and Alyssa Hrncar, three others were named to list released by the Wisconsin Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association last week. Konwent, a senior catcher from Westosha Central, was named to the first team with Hrncar, the Lady Falcons’…
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Community Foundation awards grants to Sharing Center
The Sharing Center of Trevor was one of 29 organizations in Kenosha County to receive a grant from the Kenosha Community Foundation, according to an issued press release. Kenosha Community Foundation, which has five endowments funds, awarded nearly $90,000 this year, the release said. Of the 29 grants, 19 were directed to nonprofit groups, including…
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Old desks up for grabs at Lakewood
Lakewood School, 1218 Wilmot Ave., Twin Lakes plans to give away all of its old middle school desks to the public on Saturday, June 25. The school replaced the desks with new furniture with funds leftover from the referendum, which reportedly went under budget. People interested can pick them up at the school before…