Category: Twin Lakes
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Twin Lakes officials briefed on county’s opioid initiatives
By Gail Peckler-Dziki Correspondent Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Graveley explained the two-pronged approach that Kenosha County is taking to tackle the opioid crisis. He said Monday at the regular Twin Lakes Village Board meeting that the county has seen about 50 overdoses a year from heroin and pain pills. “We have taken a very…
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Partnering with the community
Wilmot bolstering student job skills By Jason Arndt Staff Writer At Wilmot Union High School, three students with disabilities are bolstering their vocational skills, thanks to partnerships with area businesses. Brian Hopkins, special education teacher, said the partnerships with each business helps students improve their functional skills and prepares them for life after Wilmot. “This…
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Decade of climbing the ladder
Wheatland teen attains Eagle Scout status Travis Senft, of Wheatland, started as a Cub Scout in first grade. And over the past 10 years he was able to accumulate more than 40 badges and has earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He belongs to Troop 381 and said he has benefited from invaluable experiences while…
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Wilmot snags National Academic Decathlon title
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Even after the Wilmot Union High School academic decathlon team swept the top three spots in each division, coach Don Serkowski said his squad was still at the edge of its seats as they awaited the unveiling of Division 2 national champion. The waiting, he said, happened as United States…
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Former police captain enters not guilty plea
Linn, 47, accused of possessing drugs By Jason Arndt Staff Writer A former Twin Lakes police captain accused of illegally removing drugs from the department pleaded not guilty at a May 2 arraignment in Kenosha County Circuit Court. Dennis Linn, bound over for trial on March 28, will next appear at a final pre-trial hearing…
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Heart of the matter
Wheatland students raise funds for Heart Association The Wheatland J1 School District recently teamed up with the American Heart Association to raise $8,505. The fundraiser kicked off on April 2 for the kindergarten through fourth-grade students. This included the chance for students to learn many heart-healthy facts, participate in acts of kindness and to watch…
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Earning his sea legs
Wilmot High School graduate Adam Awe serving aboard USS Firebolt Seaman Apprentice Adam Awe, a Twin Lakes native, always wanted to join the military. One year later and half a world away at Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Awe keeps watch aboard the cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Firebolt. “It is challenging because the schedule can…
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Prosecutors to try murder suspects separately
By Jason Arndt Editor Without objections from their defense attorneys, the four Racine men accused in the homicide of Joseph Riley in the Town of Wheatland last November will be tried separately following a request from Kenosha County prosecutors at a March 27 hearing. The four accused – Anthony L. Harris, 23, Demarco Hudson, 19,…
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In this week’s Twin Lakes Report…
Local races for village boards, town boards and school boards will dominate Tuesday’s Spring Election with several referenda sprinkled throughout the three-county area. The lone statewide race on the ballot is for Wisconsin Supreme Court to replace Justice Shirley Abrahamson, who is not seeking re-election. The candidates are current appeals court judges Brian Hagedorn, of…
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Furry Fundraiser
Stuffed animals depicting K9 Rex available The Twin Lakes Police Department announced stuffed animals depicting its K9 Rex are available for purchase at the front counter of the department at 920 Lance Drive. The availability, according to a Facebook post, comes after the department received multiple requests for the stuffed animal. The cost is $20…