Author: Jason Arndt
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School plans an epic celebration
By Gail Peckler-Dziki Correspondent Every year, Salem Grade School plans a celebration event and invites the community. This year is a little different. This year the district plans to celebrate 100-plus years. In past years, the event has been held on a Thursday night, but this year the event will be held on Sunday, April…
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Central advances to state title match
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer With a minute left in a WIAA Division 5 semifinal game and Catholic Central in a 35-35 stalemate against Barneveld, Hilltoppers 6-foot-4 senior Ben Heiligenthal drew a foul, and converted one of his two free throws. Heiligenthal’s free throw became the inevitable game-winner, helping Burlington Catholic Central to a 37-35…
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Intentional Talk
Local reporter returns home to work for neighboring county Upon returning to Southeast Wisconsin from an 18-month pilgrimage in Northeast Wisconsin, I had no idea what to expect out of the western Kenosha County sports scene. If the first six months are any indication, it has been a warm welcome as a Racine native, and…
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Ski hill unveils investment plans
Wilmot Mountain upgrades cause ripple effect in community By Jason Arndt Staff Writer New Wilmot Mountain owner, Vail Resorts, Inc. of Colorado, unveiled a multi-million dollar transformation plan last week, creating a ripple effect in the community. The new owner, which purchased the ski hill in January from Stopa LLC, expects to start the $13…
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Twin Lakes police report four vehicle entries
Police Department seeking information related to Sunday entries By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Police officials are urging Twin Lakes residents to stay vigilant, and report any suspicious activity, after the department received four reported vehicle break-ins at two subdivisions Sunday. The incidents, which occurred at Van Woods and Whispering Trails, included theft of a laptop…
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Being a buddy
Program allows students to bench bullying behaviors By Jason Arndt Staff Writer [email protected] The Buddy Bench not only raises awareness of schoolyard bullying, but can also reinforce positive behaviors in area schools. Jim Scherrer, CEO of Scherrer Construction, launched the non-profit organization Scherrer Cares Buddy Bench Program in 2014 as a method of giving back…
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Westosha’s Hill, Wilmot’s Faber make impact for hockey team
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer [email protected] When the Kenosha Thunder co-op hockey program entered the season, coach J.R. Litkey said Wilmot junior Cody Faber and senior Chris Hill of Westosha Central bolstered the starting line, which proved instrumental in the turnaround. The Thunder finished 13-9 overall, a stark contrast compared to the previous year when…
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Morgan caps off remarkable Panthers wrestling career
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer While Jake Morgan did not get the redemption he wanted in the WIAA Division 1 state wrestling finals, the 145-pound Wilmot Union High School senior capped off his career as one of the most decorated in the program’s history. Wilmot coach John Watson said the senior made a remarkable impression…
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Wilmot seeking repeat in Academic Decathlon
Team notched third straight state title By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Wilmot Union High School is going national in the Academic Decathlon, after winning the team’s third consecutive state championship in the Wisconsin Dells Friday. In addition to the state title, the team set a school record in an Academic Decathlon. The event is a…
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Forever in their hearts
Late columnist recalled for love of family, seniors club By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Virginia Gnat exemplified selflessness, promoted unity and always put others first, according to her three children. The late Young at Heart columnist, who passed away Feb. 15 at 85, was deeply involved in the Twin Lakes Senior Citizens Club, and had…