Author: Jason Arndt
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Wheatland remembers a life cut short
Nicole Lootans, 14, died in tragic motocross crash By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Laid to rest following a tragic motocross crash, 14-year-old Nicole Lootans was remembered as a genuine and loving soul whose life ended far too soon, according to members of the Wheatland community. Lootans succumbed to injuries sustained when her bike crashed, therefore,…
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Weather diminishes car show entries
Participating vendors increased, Chamber says By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Overnight and early morning rain combined with humid temperatures diminished attendance at the Business in the Park and Car Show Saturday, according to Twin Lakes Area Chamber and Business Association Executive Director Marilyn Trongeau, but there was a slight uptick in vendors. In the inaugural…
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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Westosha Central wins Muskego Invite
Westosha Central High School cruised through four matches, including a showdown against Southern Lakes Conference rival Burlington, en route to a first place finish at Saturday’s Muskego Invitational. The Lady Falcons, who defeated Greenfield in three sets (25-9, 25-15, 15-7), beat three other schools in two sets. Westosha Central won against Brookfield Central (25-22, 25-20),…
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SOCCER PREVIEW: Health is key for Westosha Central
Last season marred by injuries By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Falcon boys soccer team enters its season with higher hopes, after the squad struggled through injuries and inconsistent player rotations last year, according to Westosha Central High School coach Jon Kao. Westosha Central, who lost two Southern Lakes Conference honorable mention performers, returns three…
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Helping a fallen competitor
Wilmot’s Quade comes to the aid of Tremper student in distress By Jason Arndt Staff Writer For Wilmot Union High School sophomore Nathan Quade, it was either help a competitor in distress, or forge ahead for the Panthers cross-country team last Saturday at Kenosha’s Lincoln Park. Quade chose to help the fallen runner, Kenosha Tremper’s…
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SOCCER PREVIEW: Wilmot bounces back after tough 2015 season
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Last year, the Panther boys soccer team won just three of 21 contests, and finished seventh in the Southern Lakes Conference. But, early season success brings new hope for Wilmot Union High School in 2016, winning two games led by captains Jonathan Mendez, Anthony Poco and senior midfielder Duncan Marshall.…
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Shoopman delivers for Wilmot
Kicker’s right leg downs visiting Waterford By Jason Arndt Staff Writer From the moment his right foot touched the ball, Wilmot Union High School senior kicker Jeff Shoopman knew it would clear the uprights Friday at Bucci Field, where the Panthers won 10-7 against Waterford and sent the student section into a frenzy. Shoopman, a…
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Renegade run with a color splash
Bristol School holds Color Run Sept. 24 My School Color Run will be assisting the Bristol School District in a fundraising activity, the Renegade Color Run at 8 a.m. on Saturday Sept. 24, at Bristol School, 20121 83rd St., Bristol. According to the Bristol School website, the fundraiser offers an alternative to traditional fundraisers. “The…
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Volleyball Notes: Wilmot takes 2nd in Invite, Westosha 7th at Joust
Lady Panthers notch second Wilmot Union High School went 4-1 en route to a second place finish in the gold bracket at its own tournament Aug. 27. The Lady Panthers rattled off four straight wins, defeating Beloit Turner (25-13, 25-16), Milwaukee School of Languages (25-15, 19-25, 15-9) and Cudahy (25-13, 25-13) to advance to the…
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No new leads in Twin Lakes fire
Elderly couple not home at time, but cat dies By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Authorities have not yet released the cause of an Aug. 24 fire that destroyed an elderly Twin Lakes couple’s home and left one of their two cats dead. The elderly couple, identified as 70-year-old Donna and Gregory Pufahl, 69, according to…