Category: Paddock Lake-Salem

  • A Community of Faith since 1838: St. Francis Xavier celebrates 175 years

    By Gail Peckler-Dziki~Correspondent “For myself I shall willingly live poorly and be satisfied, but otherwise I am distressed and hurt over my church, my poor St. Patrick’s Chapel. “When I arrived here and saw it for the first time, it struck me in every limb with fright and dread, and now after half a year,…

  • New multi-use trail makes walking to CHS safer

    By Gail Peckler-Dziki~Correspondent The Village of Paddock Lake and Central High School have worked hard together to forge a new, safe way to school. Paddock Lake applied for and received an 80/20 percent federal grant to complete a multi-use trail that will allow students and other pedestrians to move from Salem sidewalks to Paddock Lake…

  • Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day set

    The Kenosha County Household Hazardous Waste Program is a free program that allows Kenosha County residents to properly dispose of their household hazardous waste. The next event will be held Saturday, May 4, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Household hazardous waste items include: household cleaning items, bug sprays, batteries, vehicle fluids, cleaning products, oil…

  • Spring clean-up slated at county dog parks for Saturday

    The Friends of the Kenosha County Dog Parks will be hosting a “Scoop the Poop” Spring Clean-up Day at all three of the Kenosha County Dog Parks. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 6, at the three dog parks: the Harris Family Dog Park, 24100 75th St., Salem,…

  • Silver Lake approves Salem emergency contract 6-1

    By Gail Peckler-Dziki~Correspondent The Village Board of Silver Lake approved a contract with the Town of Salem EMS Paramedic service in a vote of six to one at a committee of the whole meeting held March 19. Former Silver Lake Rescue Squad president Dan Gerber stepped down and vice president Wendy Lasco is the new…

  • Zumbathon benefiting the JDRF set for CHS

      On Friday, April 26, come for an evening of fun with Zumba Fitness, raffles and fun all while helping a great cause. The event starts at 7 p.m. and goes until 9 p.m. Participants can purchase tickets in advance (until 4/19) for $15 per person, or at the door for $20 per person. Can’t…

  • Paddock Lake Area Lions Club to host annual flower show

    The Paddock Lake Area Lions Club is again selling flowers. A dozen roses all one color, or a dozen roses in a rainbow of colors, or a bouquet of mixed flowers can be purchased for just $17 each. The flowers will be delivered on Wednesday, April 24, to anywhere in Kenosha County and parts of…

  • Communities consider shared emergency services study

    By Gail Peckler-Dziki~Correspondent Representatives from seven communities west of I-94 and one hospital gathered at the Bristol Village Hall on March 18 to hear a presentation by representatives from the International City/County Managers Association (ICMA) discuss a possible study regarding emergency services. Representatives from the towns of Salem, Wheatland, Paris, Somers and Randall and the…

  • Paddock Lake board divided on sewer cleanup claims

    By Gail Peckler-Dziki~Correspondent The Paddock Lake Village Board heard three claims for sewer clean up that followed a Jan. 29 sewer main back up. Ron and Cynthia Dunham, Savannah Hansen and Steve and Judy Ellis all made claims for clean up and some damaged goods replacement to the village administrator, who passed that information on…

  • Community Library programs for kids/teens for March, April and May

                      • Alphabet Themed Story Time: Letter P. Tuesday, March 19, 24615 89th Street, Salem. Ages: 2 to 5. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required. Registration opens March 5. Call (262) 843-3348.                   Thursday, March 21, 110 S. Lake Avenue, Twin Lakes. Ages: 2 to 5. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required. Registration opens March…