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News from Western Kenosha County and the stateline area
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Twin Lakes Area Chamber and Business Association, which had to cancel last year’s Libertyfest event because of COVID-19, announced the return of the long-time tradition set for July 3. Libertyfest, according to the Chamber, will bring back the parade with an 11 a.m. step off from St. John’s Church […]
Both candidates seek top Wheatland leadership post By Jason Arndt Editor The Town of Wheatland, unlike recent years, has a contested race in the April 6 Spring Election with newcomer Diane Grenus challenging incumbent William M. Glembocki for the chairperson post. While voters will decide whether to retain Glembocki, or […]
