Category: featured
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Citizens wander Silver Lake in search of clues
By Gail Peckler-Dziki Correspondent Perhaps you noticed a few folks roaming the streets in Silver Lake last Friday, June 12. Some were dressed a bit oddly while others wandered in small groups, going in and out of the doors of various businesses. You may have pondered just what was going on. In fact, you were…
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WIAA State softball champs
The members of the 2015 WIAA Division 1 state championship Westosha Central High School softball team gather for a photo following the parade and pep rally held Monday, June 15. (Photo by Earlene Frederick)
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Beyond the call of duty
Sheriff foster calves in animal abuse case By Bethe Croy Staff Writer Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth temporarily adopted 15 calves during an animal abuse investigation on the Schmeckel farms in the Brighton and Paris Townships. While cleanup and testing was underway, the calves began showing signs of improvement. “They’re doing very well,” Beth said. Beth…
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Beth retains sheriff’s position
Incumbent Sheriff David Beth won his fourth consecutive election Tuesday night, with a resounding 70 percent or 6,972 of the votes to challenger David Zoerner’s 2,912. Because both candidates ran as Republicans and there were no Democratic challengers, this race decided the sheriff’s race. Voters had the choice of voting a straight ticket and…
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Chain reaction crash claims life of Trevor woman
UPDATE: The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department has released the names of those involved in the fatal crash. Kathryn E. Kowalczyk, 23, of Trevor, was killed as a result of the crash. The driver of the semi, Steven Foote, 44, of Dodge Center, Minn., was treated and released from St. Catherine’s Hospital in Kenosha, with minor…
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Slow No Wake lifted on the twin lakes
The Village of Twin Lakes announced Wednesday morning the Slow No Wake has been lifted off of Lake Mary and Lake Elizabeth effective immediately. “As the lake levels are still higher than normal, we are advising boaters to still use caution while resuming normal boating activities,” said Village Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Richardson in an email. …
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The Red, white and blue lead the way!
The Twin Lakes American Legion Post 544 color guard lead the way in the July 5 Libertyfest in Twin Lakes. The American Legion Post is located at 989 Legion Drive, Twin Lakes and is very active in community events. For more information call (262) 877-3669. (Photo by Earlene Frederick)
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Daybreak joins the Libertyfest fun
Staff, friends and patrons of Daybreak, an adult day program of Kenosha Area Family & Aging Services, Inc., make a colorful splash in the Libertyfest parade July 5. The program caters to eligible adults, regardless of age, who are in the early stages of Alzheimer’s or other related dementia. Volunteers help in facilitating activities such as…
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Classic cruiser!
Ace Hardware of Twin Lakes and Northbrook, Ill., cruised the LIbertyfest parade route on July 5 in style. This is a 1931 Chevrolet Apache pick up truck. Don’t overlook the Ace mini truck to right, a little lower to the ground. (Photo by Earlene Frederick)
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Hot dogs for all!
This enthusiastic Lily Lake resident pulled the grill street side and offered hot dogs to parade participants as they passed by. The Lily Lake Fourth of July parade is unique as it is more of a block party for the small community and well attended by current and former residents. (Photo by Earlene Frederick)