Category: Paddock Lake-Salem
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Silver Lake residents battle over bow boundaries
By Gail Peckler-Dziki Correspondent Silver Lake resident Allen Dunski requested that the Silver Lake Village Board discuss the possibility of allowing permitted bow target practicing within the boundaries of Silver Lake at the June 17 regular board meeting. Silver Lake trustee Roger Johnson said he had received numerous phone calls form village residents who were…
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Local survivors celebrate and share their stories
Five years of survivorship recognized at Celebrate Life event By Bethe Croy Staff Writer Three local cancer survivors celebrated five years of survivorship June 5 during the annual Celebrate Life event put on by the Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Midwestern Regional Medical Center. Ray Taylor of Kenosha, William Harding of Twin Lakes and…
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Citizens wander Silver Lake in search of clues
By Gail Peckler-Dziki Correspondent Perhaps you noticed a few folks roaming the streets in Silver Lake last Friday, June 12. Some were dressed a bit oddly while others wandered in small groups, going in and out of the doors of various businesses. You may have pondered just what was going on. In fact, you were…
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Sheriff takes over
Silver Lake is now patrolled by county department By Gail Peckler-Dziki Correspondent Kenosha County officially began policing the Village of Silver Lake on Wednesday. On Tuesday, June 16 at 10 a.m., Kenosha County Sheriff Dave Beth was scheduled to be at the Village Hall, 113 S. First St., Silver Lake, to meet with area residents.…
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County OKs budget for police shift
By Bethe Croy Staff Writer The Kenosha County Finance and Administration Committee approved the changes in the Kenosha County budget June 11 resulting from the decision to provide policing for the Village of Silver Lakes. The Village Board voted unanimously in favor of the decision at a special meeting in May. “All major calls we’ve…
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Get along, or else
Silver Lake Village seeks cooperation between fire, rescue agencies By Gail Peckler-Dziki Correspondent Silver Lake Village President Bruce Nopenz has opened a discussion about what he sees as a lack of cooperation between the Silver Lake Rescue Squad, a private organization, and the village’s fire department. Trustee Pat Dunn, a professional fire inspector…
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Beyond the call of duty
Sheriff foster calves in animal abuse case By Bethe Croy Staff Writer Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth temporarily adopted 15 calves during an animal abuse investigation on the Schmeckel farms in the Brighton and Paris Townships. While cleanup and testing was underway, the calves began showing signs of improvement. “They’re doing very well,” Beth said. Beth…
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Salem board looks to fill seat by appointment
By Gail Peckler-Dziki Correspondent The Salem Grade School Board is seeking interested residents to fill the vacancy left after former School Board President Jack Niccolai resigned shortly after the last election. The decision was made June 2 to follow board policy for filling the vacancy at a special board meeting. At the first meeting after…
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Sheriff to provide police service for Silver Lake
Village’s money-saving move eyed for mid June By Gail Peckler-Dziki Correspondent The Silver Lake Village Board has turned to the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department to provide law enforcement services for the village. The board voted unanimously to hire the sheriff at a special meeting May 14. The contract is for 16.5 hours of patrol…
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Progress made in animal abuse case
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department released an update on the animal abuse complaint on a Brighton farm late Tuesday, calling the current conditions a “huge improvement.” Sheriff David Beth said Tuesday he will meet with sheriff’s department detectives and the district attorney this week to discuss the next steps in the…