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Sporting events canceled, hundreds in quarantine Wilmot Union High School and the Kenosha County Division of Health have jointly decided to shut down the school to in-person instruction for 14 days because of a COVID-19 outbreak. The two-week shutdown, which is effective on Friday, will transition the school to an […]
Gabe Handorf, a senior, was announced as a National Merit Semifinalist last week by Wilmot Union High School. Handorf, according to a Sept. 14 release, is just one of about 16,000 semifinalists in the 66th annual Merit Scholarship Program. The approximate 16,000 semifinalists, including Handorf, have an opportunity to continue […]
Senior Anna Carroll, of Wilmot Union High School, has been named a Commended Student in the 2021 National Scholarship Program, according to a Sept. 21 announcement from school principal Amber Torres. A letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, will be […]
Girardi’s mission earns him Wilmot’s Outstanding Senior By Jason Arndt Editor Cade Girardi just wants to reach out and make positive contributions in the community even if it carries a risk. Girardi, a recent Wilmot Union High School graduate, said you don’t have to be a celebrity or hold a […]
Recent Wilmot graduate starts basic training Sean O’Dowd, a graduate of Wilmot Union High School, was inducted into the Naval Academy Class of 2024 Wednesday, July 1, and will begin six challenging weeks of basic midshipman training as part of Plebe Summer. Approximately 1,200 candidates are selected each year for […]
County agencies acknowledge more work is needed Law enforcement leaders throughout Kenosha County reaffirmed their commitment to public safety while acknowledging a need for evaluating policies amid national and local calls for police reform. The joint community message issued last week, meanwhile, come after law enforcement officials across the nation […]
The Kenosha County Fair Association Inc. Board of Directors is saddened to announce the cancellation of the 2020 Fair which was to be held August 19 – 23rd. The mission of the Fair, according to organizers, is to be a gathering place for the community to enjoy educational, social, cultural […]
By Jason Arndt Editor The Village of Twin Lakes has advised seasonal and second homeowners to stay at their permanent residences to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus. The village joined several other statewide communities in declaring the advisory, which the municipality posted on its Facebook page April 15, a […]
Western Kenosha County Transit, a public bus service, will shift to door-to-door service only as of Monday, April 6, according to the Kenosha County Aging and Disability Resource Center. Current fixed routes will be temporarily suspended to adhere to Gov. Tony Evers’ Safer-at-Home order. Residents who live west of I-94 […]
By Gail Peckler-Dziki Correspondent Robert Gehring, a Randall Town Board member since 1983, died Dec. 12 at the age of 78 after suffering complications from heart disease. Gehring, nicknamed “Farmer Bob,” was a fourth-generation farmer and strong advocate for agriculture and open spaces. He continued the Gehring family farm, established […]
