Author: Jason Arndt

  • Twin Lakes police arrest 3 in armed robbery

    An armed robbery investigation led Twin Lakes police to an apartment complex, where officers had to surround the building to arrest three suspects on pending charges Thursday afternoon, according to a news release. The men arrested were a 22-year-old from Chicago, a 21-year-old of Delavan along with a 21-year-old from Burlington. Twin Lakes police said…

  • Down on the dairy farm

    Kenosha County Dairy Breakfast draws more than 3,000 despite rain, mud By Jason Arndt Editor A gloomy sky and a muddy field did not stop more than 3,000 people from attending the 36th annual Kenosha County Dairy Breakfast at Daniels Dairy Farm Saturday in the Town of Brighton. The annual event, hosted by Daniels Dairy…

  • Lakewood School enters into summer food program

    Meals offered during summer sessions By Jason Arndt Editor Children in the Lakewood School District won’t have to go hungry when summer classes are in session, regardless of whether they are enrolled, Curriculum and Instruction director Sara Markee reports. The Summer Food Service Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, seeks to offer meals…

  • Aspiring Eagle Scout continues Legion Park mission

    Project aims to improve dugouts By Gail Peckler-Dziki Correspondent With a little help from from the community, members of the Lakeland Little League could see better dugouts awaiting them at Twin Lakes’ Legion Park, courtesy of an aspiring Eagle Scout. Dan Porter, the aspiring scout, received approval from the Twin Lakes Village Board at March…

  • ALL-SLC: Kurylo named Track Athlete of the Year

    Six on softball first-team, five for baseball By Jason Arndt Editor When an athlete captures three Southern Lakes Conference track championships, it leaves little doubt the competitor would receive Athlete of the Year honors, which happened at Westosha Central High School. On the same day Austin Kurylo walked the stage, the SLC announced the eventually…

  • Twin Lakes police raise drug awareness

    By Jason Arndt Editor Drugs are in Twin Lakes, along with other municipalities, and village police want local residents to come together to keep each other safe from a reported epidemic. The Twin Lakes Police Department, in a Facebook post Friday, said education and seeking help is crucial to saving lives. “Lets stop this horrible…

  • Team believe

    New coach motivated Lady Panthers, senior foursome led charge By Jason Arndt Editor For the four departing Wilmot Union High School seniors, what they saw in first-year softball coach Jenny Jacobson was a person who never stopped believing in the Panthers, even when the chips were down at the start of the season. The Panthers,…

  • HONOR ROLLS: Westosha Central

    The following students were named to the 2016-17 second semester honor roll at Westosha Central High School: STRAIGHT A’S Seniors: Katrina Bostanche, Alexis Carlson, Anneliese Ceisel, Shania Dumelle, Julianna Ellerbrock, Nichole Hudrick, Julie Katzer, Rhett Kliger, Andrew Koroly, Bailey Menarek, Anna Leigh Niles, Nicholas Salerno, Sarah Verzal, Jessica Werth, Tyler Wiley, Jennifer Young. Juniors: Andrew…

  • Libertyfest returns to Twin Lakes

    Aquanuts, Country and Rock expected While Libertyfest brings back several favorites to their annual celebration, the Twin Lakes Area Chamber and Business Association has announced new features for the event held June 30 through July 1, a press release states. Libertyfest, a two-day event, is free to families and offers several entertainment options, a Libertyfest…

  • Intentional Talk: Lady Panthers realize the ‘special’ inside

    Despite a turbulent start to the softball season, when Wilmot Union High School held a 3-3 record, the resilient Panthers refused to give up. Their resilience, combined with daily reminders by coach Jenny Jacobson, led to a resurgent team that finished the regular season on a 10-game win streak. “At the beginning of the season,…