Category: Paddock Lake-Salem

Departure creates uncertainty for future programming at Bong By Jason Arndt Editor Frequent visitors to Richard Bong State Recreation Area likely encountered naturalist Beth Goeppinger through her 28-year tenure. Goeppinger’s tenure, however, will come to end on Jan. 29 as she plans to retire and the Department of Natural Resources does not plan on hiring…

Voters to decide during April 6 Spring Election The Central High School District’s Board of Education on Jan. 12 unanimously approved a $39.6 million capital improvement referendum question for the April 6 Spring Election. According to a district news release, if approved by taxpayers, the referendum would result in an estimated annual tax increase of…

The Kenosha Community Foundation announced it has started accepting applications for multiple scholarships, including two new awards in 2021, according to a Dec. 17 news release. The KCF, which plans to offer five total scholarships, has three available for students who have roots in Western Kenosha County. Students looking to apply for any of the…

County program looks to help area youth The Kenosha County Youth in Governance program is now accepting nominations for the 2021-22 school year with a deadline of Jan. 29. According to Extension Kenosha County, which is part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension, the Youth in Governance program looks to bolster youth leadership and encourage…

Phillip Allen, of Salem, was one of 10 people recognized for his contributions and significant service to Wisconsinites during a 2020 Governor’s Service Awards ceremony on Oct. 15. Allen, a Veterans of Foreign Wars member, earned the Veteran Volunteer of the Year Service award. The Governor’s Service Awards honors outstanding volunteers, AmeriCorps and Senior Corps…

Each year, the Sharing Center strives to provide families what they need for a more enjoyable holiday season. The Sharing Center, 25700 Wilmot Road, Trevor has offered a holiday meal for Thanksgiving and Christmas as well as Christmas gifts to all children the last 40 years, according to the nonprofit organization. “Last year, your generosity…

The Community Library branches of Twin Lakes and Salem Lakes will no longer charge overdue fines for Children’s and Young Adult print materials, according to an announcement made last week. “We are committed to increasing reading and literacy and monetary fines present an economic barriers to access of library materials and services,” the Community Library…

Local graduates recall chaos at UW-Madison By Jason Arndt Editor University of Wisconsin campuses have played a considerable part in a statewide spike in new COVID-19 cases since the start of September. Students at the 13 four-year campuses, according to data compiled by this newspaper, have accounted for at least 13.8% of the 13,582 total…

Central graduates raising funds through shoe donation drive By Jason Arndt Editor When Kestly O’Neill embarked on a medical mission trip in January to Guatemala with VIDA Volunteer, a nonprofit group dedicated to serving underserved communities, the Westosha Central High School graduate felt compelled to return in January 2021. But this time, O’Neill plans to…

Hansen’s Ice Cream Parlor planned in Burlington By Jason Arndt Editor While the Shy Violet era in the Chestnut Street loop came to a close earlier this year, another era hasn’t even begun, with Hansen’s Ice Cream Parlor expected to take its place by the fall. Hansen’s Ice Cream Parlor, which has been a staple…