Author: Jason Arndt
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Former pastor sentenced to two years
Scheil, 29, arrested in Oshkosh April 12 By Jason Arndt Staff Writer A former Twin Lakes pastor who planned to meet a 13-year-old girl for a sexual encounter in Oshkosh was sentenced to two years behind bars in Winnebago County Circuit Court Sept. 29. Rev. Joshua Scheil, 29, previously of Hope Lutheran Church, also received…
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UPDATE: Fatal Town of Brighton crash still under investigation
Alcohol and speed could be a factor Speed and alcohol may have contributed to a single-vehicle crash in the Town of Brighton Sunday, when a man crashed his 2002 Jeep Cherokee into a tree in the 24440 block of County NN, according to a Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department news release. When Kenosha County authorities arrived…
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Circuit Court judge still settling in
Meier appointed to the bench in July By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Since Jodi Meier’s appointment to Kenosha County Circuit Court judge in July, the Salem resident has been through a whirlwind of training, but has found the journey satisfying. Meier, appointed by Gov. Scott Walker, filled a Branch 7 vacancy left by Michael Wilk,…
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BOYS SOCCER: Wilmot snags first SLC victory
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer When junior Anthony Poco entered the Wilmot Union High School boys soccer season, all he wanted to do was set up more scoring chances for his teammates, but he has come away with a career season. Last year, he compiled 11 goals, but has 13 after the Panthers’ first Southern…
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Panthers’ Andersen added to WIAA state tennis meet
Sophomore Bianca Andersen has been selected to represent Wilmot Union High School as a special qualifier at the WIAA Division 1 state girls tennis tournament. The tournament held at Nielsen Tennis Stadium on the University of Wisconsin campus starts 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 13. Andersen, who boasts a 23-4 record, expects to play Watertown junior…
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HOMECOMING: Bannon, Lynch crowned at Central
Before Westosha Central High School’s Homecoming clash against cross-town rival Wilmot Friday, the school crowned the King and Queen at assembly in the Field House. Seniors Brantleigh Bannon and Scott Lynch received the honor. In addition to Bannon and Lynch, other seniors nominated were Madi Leafblad, Jullianna Ellerbrock, Nick Uzzardo and Rory Schmucker. Representatives in…
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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Wilmot doubles last season’s SLC win total
Last year, Wilmot Union High School compiled two girls volleyball wins in the Southern Lakes Conference. But, after the Panthers swept host Waterford Thursday, they doubled that total and improved to 4-2 in the SLC. Overall, Wilmot has a 17-11 record. According to coach Kevin Raap, the team exhibited intensity throughout the three sets, and…
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BOYS VOLLEYBALL: Falcons keep winning in SLC play
Westosha Central sweeps Union Grove By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Westosha Central High School’s boys volleyball team picked up where they left off in Southern Lakes Conference play this week. After a 3-0 start and a week layoff from conference competition, the Falcons came back to play Monday, when they defeated host Racine St. Catherine’s…
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Authorities still seek clues in thefts from vehicles
Six vehicles entered in Powers Lake area By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Authorities have yet to find the culprit in a rash of thefts of items from unlocked vehicles in the Nippersink and Powers Lake area of Kenosha County, according to Sgt. Eric Klinkhammer. After the Sept. 26 incident, which involved six vehicles, the Sheriff’s…
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A challenge to break barriers
Wilmot holds annual event to strengthen community bonds By Jason Arndt Staff Writer When a child feels isolated and alone, the hardest part for the child and a community is to break barriers to assistance, according Kim Christiansen of Wilmot Union High School. Christiansen, along with school administrators, have encouraged the community to come forward…