Category: Twin Lakes
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Twin Lakes, Randall to have contested races
Village of Paddock Lake seeks write-in candidate By Jason Arndt Editor The Village of Twin Lakes and Town of Randall will have contested races in the April 5 Spring Election, according to reports from local officials. Meanwhile, in the Village of Paddock Lake, a resident will need to launch a write-in campaign after one Village…
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Body of missing man found in Twin Lakes
Police are investigating case as a homicide By Jason Arndt Editor The Twin Lakes Police Department on Friday announced a man previously reported missing was found dead in a wooded area along Wilmot Avenue and authorities are investigating the case as a homicide. Kenneth Thoma, 60, of Twin Lakes, identified by the Milwaukee County Medical…
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Wheatland J1 School District approves operating referendum
The Wheatland J1 School Board on Oct. 27 approved an operating referendum for the 2022 ballot. The referendum, according to the district, is a renewal of the previous operating referendum for the next four years. While it represents a reduction from the previous referendum it is needed to continue to operate the school district. The…
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Wallen commits as Country Thunder headliner in 2022
Country music’s hottest superstar, Morgan Wallen, is coming to the Country Thunder Music Festival in Twin Lakes for 2022. Troy Vollhoffer, CEO of Country Thunder Music Festivals, said Wallen’s appearance as a headliner came by popular demand. “Every decade or so an artist comes along who transcends the country music genre and, in fact, changes…
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State announces custom boat manufacturer relocating to area
Grand Craft moving operations from Michigan to Genoa City State officials announced last week that Grand Craft Boats LLC, a manufacturer of bespoke mahogany watercraft, will move its headquarters and production operations from Holland, Michigan to Genoa City. Gov. Tony Evers, who jointly announced the move with Wisconsin Economic Development on Oct. 7, said the…
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Mad Dans closed – for now
Owners hope to reopen after overcoming labor shortage By Jason Arndt Editor Mad Dans owners Ken and Susie Perl can only hope for a short-term closure of their iconic restaurant in Twin Lakes. The restaurant, with its larger-than-life rooftop display of an angler and fish, had its last fish fry on Oct. 15 for the…
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Kenosha County Fair gears up for 100th anniversary
Centennial Celebration seeks parade entries The 2021 Kenosha County Fair has been 100 years in the making. The Kenosha County Fair Centennial Celebration will be commemorated with a special parade, and anyone can be part of fair history with an entry. The Centennial Celebration Parade will take place on the Kenosha County fairgrounds in Wilmot…
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State Champs: Aquanuts showcase long elusive hardware in front of home crowd
By Jason Arndt Editor Aquanut Water Shows, of Twin Lakes, captured the Division 1 Wisconsin State Water Ski Tournament title for first time in 35 years during a July 15-18 competition at Red Sands Beach in Wisconsin Rapids. But on July 31, at the Lance Park Amphitheater on the shores of Lake Mary, show directors…
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Michigan family saves two from Lake Mary
Authorities recognize mother, daughter for heroic actions By Jason Arndt Editor A Michigan mother and her young daughter in Twin Lakes for the Country Thunder Musical Festival didn’t just bring back memories of the annual event. The Burlingames – Jennifer and Maria, 11 – also helped save lives while on board a pontoon boat on…
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Small business is not immune
Cyber crime results in downtime, escalating expenses By Jason Arndt Editor Cyber attacks affect more than just large businesses and operations, such as the recent Colonial Pipeline ransomware incident, but also small and mid-sized establishments. Mark Hoffmann, owner of Kenosha-based CMIT Solutions, which serves all of Racine, Kenosha and portions of Walworth counties, said the…