Author: Jason Arndt
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Sports Shorts
Writers note: On Tuesday, No. 7 seeded Wilmot defeated No. 10 Jefferson 85-66 at Wilmot, and advanced to Friday’s showdown at No. 2 Burlington. Seniors Christian Janssen and Bobby Brenner pitched in 23 points apiece for the Panthers. Sophomore Latrell Glass buried four 3-pointers and finished with 19. BOYS BASKETBALL Wilmot 75, Waterford 66 The…
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Tree toll reaches 2,600
That’s how many are being cut to slow the emerald ash borer By Gail Peckler-Dziki Correspondent When you identify a diseased tree, it’s vital that you contact a Tree Removal Service in Southbury (or wherever you’re located) as soon as possible. The disease can spread quickly and can kill a large number of trees. Kenosha…
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Wilmot honors coaching legend
Court named for Tom Reigel By Jason Arndt Staff Writer In honor of his 25th anniversary of capturing a state title, former Wilmot Union High School boys basketball coach Tom Reigel had the school’s basketball court dedicated in his name at halftime of a Feb. 19 contest against Burlington. The coach – who won two…
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Wilmot’s Ellsworth makes mark for BBW
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Although Sophia Ellsworth’s gymnastics career has drawn to a close, the Lady Panthers’ senior represented Wilmot Union High School well as a member of the Burlington combined squad. Ellsworth, who is the sole member from Wilmot, ended her Southern Lakes Conference career with a first place finish in the floor…
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Engineered success
Central students win awards in skills meet By Jason Arndt Staff Writer It only took two years for Westosha Central High School to bring home ribbons in a regional SkillsUSA competition. Eric Andersen, the team’s co-advisor, hopes it is a step in the right direction for the program, which is a partnership of industry, teachers…
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Primary engaged voters
Lakewood turnout was relatively high By Jason Arndt Staff Writer In last week’s Lakewood School Board primary election, nearly 13 percent of all registered voters in Twin Lakes hit the polls, more than the number who cast votes in the state Supreme Court primary. The local primary, a first for the village in more than…
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Regional title hopes dashed within 5 seconds
Lady Panthers suffer stunning loss to Milton By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Within five seconds, the Lady Panthers went from triumph to heartbreak in Saturday’s WIAA Division 2 regional title game against visiting No. 3 seed Milton. Wilmot, who trailed 25-19 entering the second half, saw its deficit widen to 13 points, but the Lady…
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Lady Panthers advance to regional title game
Milton visits Wilmot Saturday By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Using quickness in ball movement, the Lady Panthers defeated visiting Fort Atkinson 41-32, to move on to the WIAA Division 2 regional title game against Milton 7 p.m. Saturday. Wilmot Union High School, who trailed 19-14 entering the second half, was able to equalize Blackhawks duo…
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Wilmot’s Morgan faces redemption Saturday
Writers note: The full story will appear in the March 4 edition of the Westosha Report Panthers wrestler Jake Morgan could have redemption Saturday night at the WIAA Division 1 state finals when he takes on Stoughton’s Collin Kraus for the 145-pound title. The Wilmot Union High School senior moved forward to the state championship…
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Embattled village clerk resigns
Trustee had asked her to step down in December By Gail Peckler-Dziki Correspondent The Silver Lake Village Board unanimously approved a separation agreement with Village Clerk-Treasurer Terry Faber after a closed session held Feb. 17. Board member Carolyn Dodge was absent from the meeting. Faber was appointed clerk and treasurer 11 years ago. Faber was…