Author: Jason Arndt
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Lady Panthers pummel Craig to win regional
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The hits kept coming, and there was no stopping the Lady Panthers, as they pounded No. 3 seed Janesville Craig to capture a WIAA Division 1 regional title Friday. Wilmot, who produced 20 hits, had every batter in the lineup with at least one hit to down the Cougars 16-1…
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Community rallies around family affected by offender placement
Couple fortunate for Town of Wheatland support By Jason Arndt Staff Writer On a warm Saturday before Memorial Day, dozens of local residents and elected officials silently protested a Department of Health Services placement of a violent sex offender, who will reside next door to a Town of Wheatland family with a 1-year-old. Mark Rogers,…
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Silver Lake to limit office hours
Change will help deal with staff shortage, official says By Gail Peckler-Dziki Correspondent The Silver Lake Village Board voted unanimously to reduce daily village office hours at its May 18 meeting. Village Hall was open form 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Starting on Monday the new hours are 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The plan…
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SOFTBALL: Mickelson, Kontaxis help Hrncar to regional title
Lady Falcons face Wilmot in sectional semifinal Tuesday By Jason Arndt Staff Writer In a mercy game where the 10-run rule was employed, junior Kira Mickelson was the dagger in Westosha Central’s 11-0 WIAA Division 1 Regional championship contest against visiting Fort Atkinson Thursday. Mickelson, who batted 2 for 3, appeared on the field as…
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Sheriff blasts state as deceptive on placement of sex offenders
Kenosha’s Beth warns other sheriff’s to be aware of DHS tactics Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth issued a statement related to the release of Racine County resident Michael McGee into the Town of Wheatland Friday, which was released to all Sheriff’s in Wisconsin: The complete text of Beth’s letter follows: Good morning Sheriffs, I want…
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Lawmakers frustrated with sex offender placement
Racine judge OKs McGee release into Wheatland By Jason Arndt Staff Writer While the Town of Wheatland awaits an appeal following denial to stay placement of a convicted sex offender, some elected officials have responded to a Racine County judge’s decision to allow Michael McGee to live in a property adjacent to where a 1-year-old…
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Panthers charge through Stoughton Sectionals
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer While the Panthers roared through the WIAA Division 1 Track Sectionals in Stoughton Thursday, school records were broken, and yielded several state qualifiers. Junior Maddie Martin, who broke an earlier school record in the 400-dash, reestablished it with a second place finish in the event at 57.66 seconds en…
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Rau vaults to sectional title for Central
Vaulter joins Sabourin, Falcon boys Hebior and Kurylo at state By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Two years removed from a WIAA Division 1 state appearance, Westosha Central senior Sydney Rau is making a return in a different event, capturing a sectional title in the pole vault at Stoughton Thursday. Rau, who qualified in the 400-dash…
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Racine County removes hold on Wheatland sex offender placement
Torhorst rules Michael McGee, 55, released within 10 days By Jason Arndt Staff Writer After three hours of testimony in Racine County Circuit Court Tuesday, Judge Allan Torhost ruled in favor of the Department of Health Services placement of convicted sex offender Michael McGee into the Town of Wheatland. The placement at a residence at…
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Little free libraries coming to Twin Lakes
Board approval brings partnership with Wilmot By Jason Arndt Staff Writer In an effort to promote literacy and community involvement, two “Little Free Libraries” are coming to the Village of Twin Lakes, after receiving board approval a meeting Monday. Additionally, it builds a relationship between the Village and Wilmot Union High School, which plans on…