Author: Jason Arndt

  • Former Twin Lakes resident killed by Wausau PD

    Oswald Mattner, 42, allegedly brandished knife By Jason Arndt Staff Writer A former Twin Lakes resident with a checkered past in Kenosha County was killed in an officer-involved shooting in Wausau Saturday. Oswald Mattner, convicted of several felonies as a Twin Lakes resident, allegedly brandished a knife when Wausau police arrived at a residence shortly…

  • Central auditorium expansion could see revival

    Community surveys, outreach key By Nicholas Ravnikar Correspondent More than a year after the Central High School District of Westosha approved a volunteer committee to investigate community support on a possible expansion project – including an auditorium without funding from the board – the committee faces costs that could run more than $13,000. Costs include…

  • Scout breakfast and auction set

    On Saturday, May 7, from 7 a.m. to noon Cub Scout Pack and Boy Scout Troop 385 of Bristol, Brighton, Paris and Providence will hold its annual pancake breakfast and silent auction at Bristol Grade School, 20121 83rd Street, Bristol. Breakfast will include pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage and beverages. Tickets are available at the door…

  • Michelau takes over Lady Falcons basketball program

    New coach calls parent/player meeting May 18 Ben Michelau has been named as Westosha Central’s new girls basketball coach, in a statement released by the school Athletic Director Jonathan Lindh. Michelau, who coached at Bristol Grade School, replaces Jerod Boyd. “Coach Michelau brings to Westosha Central a wealth of basketball knowledge and a desire to…

  • Westosha students hope to help feeder schools

    Westosha Gardens planned for inaugural Leading into the Future class By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Westosha Central’s inaugural Leading into the Future class has launched a community service project that promotes healthy eating, and hopes for an opportunity to educate students at area feeder schools. Westosha Gardens is a grassroots effort by more than 20…

  • Trevor-Wilmot teacher to attend national historical conference

    Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated School teacher Jason Reinholz is one of four teachers in the United States to receive The Civil War Trust scholarship. The Civil War Trust works to preserve America’s highly important battlefield land, and educate the public about the significance of those battlefields in U.S. History, according to a release issued by Trevor-Wilmot’s Director…

  • EXCLUSIVE: Wilmot honors ensemble hit Miller Park

    Before Wednesday’s opening pitch between the Milwaukee Brewers and visiting Los Angeles Angels, Wilmot Union High School’s Honors Ensemble grabbed hold of home plate at Miller Park, where they sung a rendition of the Star Spangled Banner. Video is courtesy of the Milwaukee Brewers New Media Team.

  • TREES ARE THE FUTURE

    The Village of Paddock Lake held an Arbor Day ceremony Saturday at the village’s Wastewater Treatment Plant where dozens dug in. Once the trees mature, the Village Plans to transplant them out into the community, replacing the emerald ash borer trees that were destroyed to ward off invasive species. More photos are in the May…

  • Pastor bound over for trial in Oshkosh

    Winnebago County denies defense motion By Jason Arndt Staff Writer A motion by Rev. Joshua Scheil’s defense to dismiss child enticement charges has been denied in Winnebago County Circuit Court Monday, and he is expected to be bound over for trial, according Deputy District Attorney Scott Ceman. Scheil, a Twin Lakes pastor, faces charges of…

  • Three area softball players get all-star nods

    The Wisconsin Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association selected three area softball players – two at Westosha Central and one from Wilmot – to take part in the June senior all-star game at Woodside Sports Complex in the Wisconsin Dells. Chy Onstad and Kayla Konwent are representing the Lady Falcons on the Division 1 gray squad while…