Author: Jason Arndt
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Shattered dreams
WIAA D2 Sectional Final: (1) Waunakee 57, (1) Westosha Central 39 Central’s best run in school history ends one game from state By Jason Arndt Editor Ending a regional title drought, back-to-back outright Southern Lakes Conference championships, and its first WIAA Division 2 sectional championship appearance in school history. Those were reasons for the Westosha…
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Wilmot decathletes win again
Team receives fourth straight state title By Jason Arndt Editor Entering the state competition March 3 in the Wisconsin Dells, the Wilmot Union High School academic decathlon team faced obstacles in pursuit of its fourth consecutive title, but the team of two returners and seven newcomers knew what had to get done. Wilmot Union, which…
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Falcons’ sectional championship game tickets on sale
Westosha Central has announced the availability of tickets for the WIAA Division 2 sectional title game held 1 p.m. Saturday in Middleton following Thursday’s win against Wilmot Union High School. For those interested, the $5 tickets, which include a ride on the fan bus, are available in the Athletic Directors office from 7 a.m.-4 p.m.…
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WIAA BOYS BASKETBALL: Falcons move to sectional championship in win against Wilmot
Westosha Central plays Waunakee 1 p.m. Saturday By Jason Arndt Staff Writer For the first time in its history, the Westosha Central High School boys basketball team is moving on to a WIAA Division 2 sectional title contest after winning 74-43 Thursday in the sectional semifinal held at Burlington High School. The Falcons’ 31-point victory…
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Three months for former school bookkeeper
Anderson convicted of stealing funds By Jason Arndt Editor Although Kenosha County prosecutors did not recommend jail time, Circuit Court Judge David Bastianelli imposed a 90-day sentence on a former bookkeeper convicted of stealing funds from two area schools Friday. Mary Anderson, 55, who pleaded guilty last December to felony forgery-uttering and a misdemeanor charge…
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PHOTOS: Schools celebrate Dr. Seuss
Read Across America held last week Multiple area schools in Western Kenosha County recognized the birthday of Dr. Seuss last week. Known as Seuss Week, the “Read Across America Day,” it is a nationally held event, according to the National Education Association. With thousands of participating schools, libraries and community centers, the NEA hopes it…
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WIAA GIRLS BASKETBALL: Milton ends Lady Panthers’ season
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer So close, but not enough for the Wilmot Union High School girls basketball team in a March 2 WIAA Division 2 sectional semifinal contest against Milton at Fort Atkinson. The Panthers, challenged by a taller Red Hawks’ team, came within one point three times in the second half and with…
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HONOR ROLLS: Wheatland Center School
The following students at Wheatland Center were named to the 2016-17 second quarter honor roll: HIGHEST HONORS Eighth grade: Joseph B. Butterfield, Anna P. Carroll, Nicholas D. Dawley, Erin M. Gasser, Abigail M. Henry, Abby J. Horton, Ethan J. Keung, Sean P. Noonan, Jadyn L. Pye, Jack J. Vozel, Jalyn R. Warren, Sydney N. Laitamaki,…
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Documentary to offer parents resources
Feeder school event held at Westosha Central By Jason Arndt Editor With advancements in technology, including social media platforms, parents are often bewildered on monitoring their child’s internet and video game activities. That was a situation presented to physician Delaney Ruston, who created a documentary examining concerns involving children’s use of technology, following a struggle…
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Thousands without power in County
By Jason Arndt Editor With reported wind gusts exceeding 50 mph, according to the National Weather Service, more than 2,000 Western Kenosha County customers are without power as of Wednesday afternoon. The National Weather Service, which still has a High Wind Warning in effect until 5 p.m. Wednesday, reported a peak wind gust of 54…