Author: Jason Arndt
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Beating suspect remains jailed
Temporary bond extended while victim recovers By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Formal charges were still pending Monday against a 25-year-old Twin Lakes man accused of a brutal Christmas morning assault of Thomas Eppers, who remained in critical condition at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa early this week. Alexander Garcia, arrested the day of the beating,…
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What a year!
Obregon manhunt ranks as top story in area By Jason Arndt Staff Writer There were plenty of moves, adjustments and accolades to go around in 2015, which was marked by the sensational manhunt of Andrew Obregon and the Silver Lake governmental shakeup. However, Westosha Central High School and the Twin Lakes Aquanuts stole the show…
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Salem OKs lower speed limit on 216th Avenue
Bristol is poised to do the same on its portion By Gail Peckler-Dziki Correspondent The Salem Town Board recently approved a resolution to lower the speed limit on 216th Avenue from 45 mph to 35 mph. The eastern portion of 216th Avenue is in the village of Bristol while the western portion is within Salem…
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Central students have an eye for the sky
Group builds airplane for pilot training By Jason Arndt Staff Writer After 13 months of assembly, Westosha Central High School’s Aviation Program successfully launched its first plane, the Falcon 1, in November. The RV-12 aircraft, a two-seat plane equipped with a 100-horsepower Rotax engine, was possible through a donation made by nonprofit organization Eagle’s Nest…
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Lady Panthers roll to eighth straight win
Wilmot junior Delaney Sjong scored a career-high 24 points in a 76-55 route of visiting Delavan-Darien Dec. 22 to extend its winning streak to eight games. Sjong, a 5-foot-10 guard/forward, snagged a team-high seven boards, contributed two assists along with three steals and a blocked shot to give the Panthers its best start since 2012-13…
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Lady Falcons enter the win column
By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Sparked by a 15-2 run, the Lady Falcons warded off resilient Waterford to dent the win column in a 56-47 decision Dec. 22. Westosha Central’s victory at Waterford is their first of the season after starting the season 0-7. Lady Falcons’ 5-foot-8 senior Elaine Anderson, who scored a game-high 20…
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Twin Lakes assault suspect awaits charges
Victim hospitalized in critical condition By Jason Arndt Staff Writer A 25-year-old Twin Lakes man accused of disorderly conduct and aggravated battery, a felony, was held on a $25,000 bond in Kenosha County Intake Court Monday. Alexander Garcia was taken into custody by the Twin Lakes Department for his alleged role in the brutal beating…
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Twin Lakes beating suspect held in jail
Victim hospitalized in critical condition By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Twin Lakes police have taken a 25-year-old man into custody following a Christmas morning beating that left a 58-year-old Twin Lakes resident hospitalized in critical condition. The 25-year-old man’s name was withheld by police Monday pending criminal charges as a result of the investigation into…
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Rally comes up short for Panthers
Wilmot’s Bobby Brenner posts 28 points By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Wilmot Union High School had no quit in Saturday’s boys basketball All-Star Honda Holiday Classic played at Carthage College. The Panthers, who trailed by 28 points entering halftime against the hot shooting Kenosha Indian Trail, ate away at the Hawks’ 57-29 lead – but…
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Central stops the Pacers
Williams named Player of the Game with 23 points By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Using patience and a slower pace, Westosha Central High School’s boys basketball squad defeated Shoreland Lutheran 57-39 in Saturday’s All-Star Honda Holiday Classic showdown played at Carthage College. With exception to a game-opening basket by Shoreland Lutheran’s Collin Doerflinger, the Falcons…