Category: News
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Board says no to Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge
By Gail Peckler-Dziki Correspondent The Twin Lakes Village Board was nearly unanimous is approving a resolution opposing the development of the Hackmatack Wildlife Refuge. Kevin Fitzgerald was the lone no vote. Trustee Aaron Karow asked, “Why is the U.S. Fish and Wildlife getting involved?” Village president Howard Skinner expressed concern that with US Fish and Wildlife…
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Mills project back on the table
Salem project also gets green light By Annette Newcomb Editor After being turned down last year, Stephen Mills of Bear Construction has received approval for a low-income housing tax credit in the amount of $299,908 to aid in the construction of a senior housing unit in Twin Lakes. The awarding of the funds does not…
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‘Little Shop of Horrors’ completes run at WHS
Wilmot High School actors Melvin Merkel and Elena Schleusner perform in the school’s spring musical “Little Shop of Horrors.” The show wrapped up its run on April 22. (Photo by Earlene Frederick)
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Buddy, can you spare a beer?
During the fifth annual Dairy State Cheese and Beer Festival held April 21 at the Brat Stop, Rasch Construction employees ran out of beer and bellied up at the Riley Construction booth to see if they would share. Both companies are among sponsors of the event, which showcases Wisconsin beers and cheeses and raises money…
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Statewide tornado drill ‘a go’ for 1 p.m. today
The statewide tornado drill scheduled for this afternoon is a go. The National Weather Service has determined that there is a minimal threat of actual severe weather this afternoon. At 1 p.m., the National Weather Service will issue a mock Tornado Watch and at 1:45 p.m. a statewide mock Tornado Warning. For the first time…
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Boater safety classes to start April 14
The Village of Silver Lake Water Patrol and Department of Natural Resources is holding a boater safety class from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 14, and Sunday, April 15, at the Silver Lake Village Hall, 113 S. First Street. Wisconsin boating safety certification or out of state equivalent certification is required for…
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Community Library upcoming adult programs
Community Library will be offering the following adult programs: • Introduction to Computers: Learn how to use a mouse, organize folders, save and retrieve files, and print. Monday, May 14, 24615 89th Street, Salem, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Registration required. Registration opens April 20. Call (262) 843-3348. Monday, June 4, 24615 89th Street, Salem,…
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Salem Grade School
Salem Grade School announced its third quarter honor roll for the 2011-2012 school year: EIGHTH GRADE: High Honors: Madeleine Asma, Kasey Bakutis, Hannah Barron, Rachel Barthel, Samantha Boswell, Shannon Bozman, Mason Buthman , Anna Chandler, Holli Coppelman, Eric Corbett, Justin Engberg, Chandler Gilbertson, Jonathan Groleau, Skyler Hardy, Austin Heiselmann, Emma Howard,…
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Springtime is equine vaccination time
It’s time for horse owners to vaccinate their animals against Eastern equine encephalitis and West Nile virus, two diseases that together have stricken hundreds of horses in Wisconsin since 2001. “We’ve had two major outbreaks of Eastern equine encephalitis in Wisconsin in recent years. Last year we had 36 cases in horses, more than any…
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Bristol UMC celebrates 125th anniversary
Members of Bristol United Methodist Church are celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2012. The original building, located on Highway 45 in the village of Bristol one-half mile south of Highway 50, was completed in 1887. Extensive remodeling was done in the 1960s, but the original sanctuary remains as the congregational center for worship. A special…