Category: News
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Earthquake reported in area Monday night
By Annette Newcomb Editor A magnitude 2.4 earthquake was reported in Kenosha County Monday night, just before 10 p.m. Originally the quake was thought to be centered in Lake Shangri-La but the USGS (United States Geological Survey) reevaluated the data and determined the center was located between on Chapel Hill Road, two miles east of…
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How can you say no?
Sisters and fellow Girl Scouts Darcie, 8, and Hannelore Riestler, 10, are geared up for cookie booth sales. Both girls attend Spring Grove Elementary. Darcie is in Troop 313 and Hannelore is in Troop 359. They want to remind you to watch for the Girl Scout cookie booth sales that will be taking place at…
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Local artist helps people find their natural creativity
By Gail Peckler-Dziki Correspondent “Its not about natural talent,” Barbara Wagner explained, “its about showing someone how to get form point A top point B. And when that person looks at his or her work and realizes what they have accomplished, it’s a great reward for me.” The Wooden Canvas is Barbara’s teaching studio, located…
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Maiter earns Scouting’s highest honor
Shaun Maiter (third from right), received the highest honor a Boy Scout can achieve, the Eagle Scout Award, during a ceremony Jan. 17. Joining in the celebration are state Rep. Samantha Kerkman (from left), Maiter’s brothers Kevin and Ryan, and his parents, Leslee and Tim Maiter. Maiter, a member of troop 328, has earned 35…
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Let ’em make cake
Art students at Lakewood School recently created mouthwatering pies and cakes as part of a project that including the study of American artist Wayne Thiebaud. Fourth-grade artists with their cake creations are (from left) are Teague Matzke-Depinto, Aaliyah Novitovic, Siara Volbrecht and Sean O’Dowd.
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Twin Lakes Police Reports
Jan. 3 Trespassing at 7:38 p.m., a complainant called from Wilmot Avenue saying there was a subject who was possibly a former employee at the location who was not supposed to be there. The officers did not find her on the property, but she later came into the station, saying that she is allowed on…
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Silver Lake Police Reports
Check welfare at 4:30 p.m., an officer was contacted about a welfare concern. There was a woman on N. Fifth Street who appeared to have a flat bicycle tire. The officer found the woman, and the woman said she was fine with walking her bike home; Traffic at 10 p.m., an officer on…
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BlurtITOut set for Feb. 19 at Wheatland School
The Western Kenosha County Historic Society will host BlutITout on Sunday, Feb. 19, at Wheatland Center School. Communities to be fea-tured include Randall, Wheatland, Powers Lake, New Munster, Wheatland, Nippersink and Bassett. Bring any historic items pertaining to these communi-ties for show and tell. If you don’t know what it is, bring it…
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B-I-N-G-O returns to Paddock Lake Jan. 27
The Village of Paddock Lake is hosting bingo night from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 27, the village hall, 6969 236thAvenue. Pet food donations for the Pitter Patter Animal Rescue will be accepted.
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Job Fair to be held at Gateway Tech Feb. 2
Kenosha County Job Fair will be held 12:30 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2 at Gateway Technical College-Madrigrano Auditorium, 3520 – 30th Ave., Kenosha. Looking to add employees? Contact Rebecca at (262) 697-4610 or [email protected] to become an exhibitor at the job fair. The job fair is sponsored by the Kenosha County Job…