Category: Twin Lakes

  • Nominations sought for WHS Hall of Fame

    Wilmot High School is currently seeking candidates for its Hall of Fame.  In order to be eligible for this honor, candidates must have graduated from Wilmot High School in 2002 or earlier. Candidates meeting this sole criterion will then be judged based upon the following: leadership, achievements, service to his/her community, other factors not listed…

  • Socks for seniors

    Messiah Lutheran Church’s confirmation class is collecting Socks for Seniors through Monday Dec. 17. Youth are asking for donations of new socks for both men and women in all different colors and styles.  Donations can be dropped off at Messiah Lutheran Church, 8720 368th Ave., Twin Lakes; Bodi’s Bakery, 306 E. Main St., Twin Lakes;…

  • Wagilia at St. John’s

    John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Twin Lake is hosting its annual Wigilia annual (Polish Christmas Dinner), in the lower part of the church, 701 N. Lake Avenue, Twin Lakes, on Saturday, Dec. 15, from 3 to 6:30 p.m.  There is no charge, but free will offerings are accepted to cover the costs.

  • Seeking Wilmot alumni BB players

    Did you play varsity basketball at Wilmot Union High School?  Do you want to lace those sneakers back up? Play in this year’s alumni basketball game on Friday, Dec. 14.       Player-check in from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. and tip off is 7:30 p.m. All players will be joined by other alumni from various years/teams,…

  • KD Park now open every day through winter

    Kenosha County Executive Jim Kreuser announced that KD Park, 8530 352nd Avenue, will now be open seven days a week. The park had previously been closed for the winter. The park will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. The public is encouraged to explore the park. Suggested park activities include hiking and…

  • Twin Lakes American Legion Auxiliary to hold annual fundraiser

      Tickets for the annual Get-Away Raffle, a fundraiser for veterans, are available until Wednesday, Dec. 5, the day of the drawing. This is the third annual raffle sponsored by the women’s auxiliary of the American Legion Post 544, Twin Lakes. This year’s prizes include two passes to Country Thunder, two passes to Elkhart Lake…

  • ‘A December to Remember’ holiday dance and food drive

    StateLineDance.com is sponsoring “A December To Remember” Holiday Dance and Food Drive. Come for a night of dancing and giving on Friday, Nov. 30 from 7 to 11 p.m. Bring non-perishable food items to be donated to the Twin Lakes Food Pantry and receive $2 off admission. You may also purchase for donation fresh Christmas…

  • Santa is coming to town and Trees are on parade!

    There’s already a lot of rumors going around. Allegedly Santa Claus has been seen practicing landings and take offs in the area. Reindeer tracks have also been seen in some area cornfields. It appears some kind of holiday magic is in the air. You can ask Santa himself if these rumors are true, as he…

  • Lakewood School hosts annual Extravaganza

    Lakewood School PTO, 1218 Wilmot Avenue, Twin Lakes, is having its annual Extravaganza on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come out and have your picture taken with Santa, enter raffles, play games, buy crafts that were made by the kids and enjoy a spaghetti lunch.  All proceeds raised by each class…

  • Senior Housing complex construction begins

    By Annette Newcomb~Editor The first shovel of ceremonial dirt hadn’t even been tossed yet and there were already 12 names on a waiting list for a new senior housing project now under construction in Twin Lakes. The project, located on Main Street across from Skinner’s Automotive, is being spearheaded by commercial developers Bear Development. S.R.…