Category: News
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It’s maple-sugaring time at Hawthorn Hollow
On March 10 and 24, from 10 a.m. to noon, come observe how to tap sugar bush during the month of March at Hawthorn Hallow. Visitors will take a journey back in time and discover the magic of maple sugaring. The Sugar Maple and history of maple sugaring is an important part of Wisconsin’s heritage.…
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Boating safety classes offered by the Coast Guard Auxiliary
The men and women of the U.S.C.G. Auxiliary want to help you by offering the nine-hour course, About Boating Safely (ABS), on two consecutive Saturdays at Main Marine and Ski, 1101 N. Main Street, Racine. The class is held March 24 and 31 (the final exam will also be on March 31). Advance reservations…
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March 2 snowstorm causes problems for motorists
Annette Newcomb – Editor A fast moving snowstorm timed its appearance into the county to coincided perfectly with Friday night rush hour traffic, causing multiple accidents in the area. Twin Lakes Police Chief Dale Racer said the village handled one property damage accident, three vehicles in the ditch, one tree down and five assist citizens…
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SLPD to hold Conceal and Carry Classes
The Silver Lake Police Department will be conducting its second Conceal and Carry class on Saturday, March 17, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Silver Lake Village Hall, 113 S. First Street. The fee for this class is $75, and $60 for residents of the Village of Silver Lake. The course is the…
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Area kids play ‘chicken’ with speeding trains
By Annette Newcomb – Editor Critter Store owner Jamie Geneder called Silver Lake Police several times last month after seeing local students playing “chicken” with a freight train traveling at 60 mph through the Village of Silver Lake. Silver Lake Police Chief Dan Kingsley said he is extremely concerned with reports that area children have been…
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Flags ordered lowered in state
Flags at Wisconsin National Guard armories, air bases and other facilities across the state will fly at half-staff Friday, March 9, in honor of Firefighter Jamison Kampmeyer of the Colby Fire Department. The Guard will render these honors in accordance with an executive order issued by Gov. Scott Walker. Executive Order 62: Firefighter Kampmeyer lost…
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Free motorcycle driver programs offered at Gateway Tech
Gateway Technical College’s motorcycle rider program will provide four free motorcycle and driver programs designed to make roads safer through providing accurate tips and information on sharing the road, perception in traffic, group riding and the “seasoned rider.” Sessions will be held from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays in March at the Horizon Center…
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‘A news letter for your ears’
By Annette Newcomb – Editor Students at Salem Grade School aren’t spinning wax platters like days of old, but they are broadcasting local news and music. Computer science and technology Dan Zackarias completed an externsip a while back and worked with radio that was going computerized. Together, the formula spelled one thing for Salem Grade School:…
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Twin Lakes Library reopens Monday
By Annette Newcomb –Editor It’s been a long time coming but patrons will find this new chapter for the Twin Lakes Community Library was well worth the wait when the Twin Lakes Community Library reopens on Monday, March 5, at 10 a.m. The doors closed in September and soon after PODS, those white, free standing…
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Is driver’s ed doomed at WHS?
Annette Newcomb – Editor Rising costs and lack of apparent interest from Wilmot High School students may signal an end to driver’s education as we know it at the high school. District Administrator Daniel Kopp is asking for public input on the matter no later than Friday, March 16. Kopp said out…