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By Jason Arndt Editor Organizers of the Kenosha County Dairy Breakfast announced shuttle services are available, instead of on site parking for Saturday’s annual event, due to forecasted rainfall and thunderstorms. Rachael Crane, a member of the committee, said the organization decided around noon Thursday. “We made the decision earlier […]
By Jason Arndt Editor An amazing Wilmot Union High School student with an affinity for art received an amazing honor from United Commercial Travelers on May 26. Roman Ibarra, who entered two safety posters into the organization’s annual contest, earned a trip to international competition held in July for one […]
Providing employment is rewarding, owner says By Jason Arndt Editor For the last 20 years, Bodi’s Bake Shop in Twin Lakes has been a mainstay of the community, but the owner’s foray into the industry started much earlier. The owner, Jane Bodi, recalled starting in the business 35 years ago, […]
Event set for Saturday By Jason Arndt Editor The Kenosha County Dairy Breakfast returns for another year, when Daniels Dairy Farm in Brighton opens its farm to visitors from around the region on Saturday from 6:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Last year, the event drew in 3,659 people at Crane […]
Minimal budget affect, police said By Jason Arndt Editor With a rise in narcotic overdose deaths, both locally and nationally, the Twin Lakes Police Department looks to tackle the epidemic in its community with K9 unit. In a presentation delivered at Monday’s Committee of the Whole meeting, police officer Joe […]
By Jason Arndt Editor When Wilmot Union High School valedictorian Lauren Daniels was asked to talk about the future in her June 3 commencement speech, the senior stopped to reflect on the four years worth of milestones her class achieved. “How am I going to write a speech about looking […]
By Jason Arndt Editor While Westosha Central High School graduates enter a new chapter in their lives, it is imperative to cherish the memories of the last four years, according to faculty commencement speaker Tyson Mengel on June 3. Mengel, who just finished his fourth year at the school, said […]
Area benefits from Kenosha Community Foundation grant By Jason Arndt Editor When students come together to plant a garden, the activity not only fosters learning, but it also encourages healthy eating. The activity is happening at eight area schools, courtesy of a Kenosha Community Foundation grant, reports Sharing Center Executive […]
WHAT: Studio 25 Art Creations Inc. WHERE: 5 Nippersink Boulevard, Fox Lake, Ill. CONTACT: (224) 225-1563 ONLINE: studio25artcreations.com By Jason Arndt Editor Amanda Munsen is not just an owner of an art studio, but an artist herself, and wanted to share her passion with her hometown of Fox Lake, Ill. […]
Niles is Central’s Outstanding Senior By Jason Arndt Editor Since her freshman year, Westosha Central High School senior Anna Leigh Niles has shown compassion towards others, including her classmates and the community. Niles, who is the 2017 Valedictorian for Westosha Central, mentored younger students and demonstrated leadership inside and outside […]
