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Organization’s weeklong campaign based on national movement By Jason Arndt Editor Westosha Central High School student council members plan to take a national movement about promoting love and kindness to the local level from March 19-23. Known as Dude, Be Nice Week, it was created by the Dude Be Nice […]
Circuit court ruling puts him back on ballot By Gail Peckler-Dziki Correspondent Voters in Kenosha County supervisory District 22 will have a choice the April 3 Spring Election after the circuit court overturned a ruling by the Wisconsin Election Commission, which places Bruce Nopenz back on the ballot. Nopenz, who […]
Vernezze earns Coach of the Year By Jason Arndt Editor The Westosha Central High School cheerleading team came back from the Wisconsin Association of Cheer/Poms contest with its fourth straight title, but that wasn’t the only achievement the team earned at the competition held last weekend in La Crosse. Natalie […]
By Jason Arndt Editor When students have an opportunity to explore through hands-on learning, they often obtain problem-solving skills which can benefit them later in life, regardless of what career path they chose. The exploratory opportunities are happening at Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated School, which received recognition as a Project Lead The […]
Pierce to depart Dec. 31 By Jason Arndt Editor After more than 45 years in education, District Administrator Dr. Scott Pierce of Westosha Central High School said it is time to move on, effectively retiring from his position on Dec. 31. Pierce, whose retirement was accepted at the Feb. 20 […]
The following students were named to the 2017-18 second semester honor roll at Westosha Central High School: Straight A’s (4.0) Freshmen: Jillian Adams, Paul Capelli, Katelyn Hannah, Kayla Hartlaub, Layni Kennell, Grace Krueger, Juliette Lofty, Kelsi Santos, Jacob Seward, Abigail Sokoloskis, Kelsey Timko, Sara Tyszkowska, Shawna Vermilyer, Emily Wermeling. Sophomores: Tyler […]
The following students were named to the 2017-18 second quarter honor roll at Brighton School: Principal’s Honor Roll Fifth grade: Samuel Davis, Kade Edwards, Shelby Fabbri, Aiden Figueroa, Maxwell Jensen, Alexandria Keller, Sophia Paulowske, Emmaline Pedersen, Keira Peyron, Jacob Steger. Sixth grade: Jackson Golla, Jakob Hiemstra, Kyleigh Keyek, Kailee Krueger, […]
Authorities said a report of a suspect chasing two children, which forced lockdowns of Salem Grade and Trevor-Wilmot schools, was a hoax. The lockdowns happened towards the end of school dismissal, when the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department received call from a resident of a nearby home who said two children […]
UPDATE: Salem School lockdown lifted, police declare situation a hoax While authorities are searching for a suspect accused of chasing two children near Salem Grade School Wednesday afternoon, the school remains on lockdown, the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department said. The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department states a resident of a home […]
After Tuesday’s primary election in the Village of Salem Lakes, where 2,475 ballots were cast, two incumbent trustees and four challengers advanced to the April 3 Spring Election. According to unofficial results from the Kenosha County Clerk’s Office, of the 2,475 ballots, challengers Dennis Faber garnered 546 votes and Ron […]
