Category: News

  • Twin Lakes Blood Drive is July 31

    The Twin Lakes American Auxiliary Unit No. 544 is holding a blood drive from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, at the American Legion Post 544, 989 Legion Drive, Twin Lakes. Appointments are encouraged however, walk-ins are welcome. Bring a photo ID. Refreshments will be served. Call JoAnn Maiter at (262) 448-1286 for an…

  • Soccer fundraiser is Saturday

    The Westosha Central Soccer team will be hosting its first-ever car wash Saturday, July 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the school, 24617 – 75th Street, Salem. The car wash will be held in front of the building facing highway 50. This fundraiser will help fund the soccer teams equipment for the year.…

  • Get ‘Tangled’ tonight!

    At dusk tonight, Friday, July 20, “Tangled” will be shown at Lance Park, 57 Lance Drive, Twin  Lakes, in the outdoor amphitheater. Bring a blanket or chair for this free, family-friendly movie.

  • Old Settler’s dog park to be named for Paddock Lake-area veterinarian and family

      Kenosha County Executive Jim Kreuser recently announced that the off-leash dog park at Old Settlers Park will be named to honor Dr. William Harris, a local veterinarian, and his family. The Harris family donated $12,500 to assist in the upkeep and improvements to the dog park. Kreuser said the dog park will now be…

  • Prairie Family Days set for Saturday

    All are invited to Prairie Family Days in Pleasant Prairie on Saturday, July 21. Admission is free, though certain activities are fee based. Prairie Family Days will take place inside Prairie Springs Park at a new location, lakeside, between RecPlex and Lake Andrea. Prairie Family Days activities include: sporting tournaments (throughout the weekend); a youth…

  • Town Hall meeting set to discuss jobs, economy

    The Kenosha County Human Services Committee is hosting a Town Hall meeting to discuss jobs and the economy, at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 23, at the Kenosha Public Museum’s Daimler Chrysler Room, 5500 First Ave., Kenosha. The two featured speakers will be Wandy Miezio, a regional labor economist from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce…

  • County to move ahead with Highway C/MB roundabout

    By Gail Peckler-Dziki Correspondent Work on the proposed roundabout at Highways C and MB should start next month and be completed by the end of this year. The project is in response to resident concerns about traffic safety and water issues. Gary Sipsema, director of Kenosha County Department of Public Works, received a petition with…

  • Twin Lakes senior housing set to move forward

    By Gail Peckler-Dziki Correspondent The Twin Lakes Village Board unanimously approved several agenda items and gave the Bear Development senior housing project the green light at the July 16 regular board meeting. The board approved the project as a 24-unit multi-family-senior housing use within the commercial zoning district including the exterior   appearance and site plan…

  • Miss Bristol and her court

    Miss Bristol and her court

    Miss Bristol 2012 Kathryn Wade is surrounded by her court during the Bristol Progress Day coronation held July 13. Mollie Wang was crowned first runner up and Jessica Meyer was chosen Miss Congeniality by a vote of contestants. Other members of the court are Savanna Henningfield, Annika Nielson, Bridgette Richards, Megan Ruxton and Anna Will.…

  • Horn of plenty…of talent

    Horn of plenty…of talent

    The Phantom Regiment from Rockford were among elite drum crops from across the nation that performed at Westosha Central High July 12. Called Music on the Border, this event featured performances by Phantom Regiment (shown) from Rockford; Spirit of Atlanta from Atlanta, Ga., Crossmen from San Antonio, Texas; Teal Sound from Jacksonville, Fla.; Blue Saints…