Author: Jason Arndt

  • Village eyes new rules for vicious animals

    Chief proposes process for declaration, appeal By Jason Arndt Staff Writer An appeals process for owners of animals deemed vicious could be added to the Village of Twin Lakes ordinance at the Village Board meeting set for Dec. 21. The process includes a clearly established procedure for declaring dogs vicious, a provision sought by Twin…

  • Roundup: Central moves up in SLC

    Wilmot loses heartbreaker against Comets Westosha Central 60, Waterford 42 According to James Hyllberg, the Falcons were able to take control early, crediting the team’s defensive efforts in a 60-42 defeat at Waterford Friday. The Southern Lakes Conference victory gives Westosha Central a four-game winning streak (4-1, 2-1 SLC). The win against the Wolverines is…

  • Panthers score 100 points in rout

    By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Wilmot Union High School’s boys basketball squad hit the century mark in a drubbing of Southern Lakes Conference rival Lake Geneva Badger Dec. 10. It is the first time in more than 10 years the Panthers accomplished that feat. The Panthers, who had five shooters score in double digits, carried…

  • Panthers’ pressure downs Elkhorn

    Wilmot girls now 5-0 and rolling By Jason Arndt Staff Writer With a high pressure defense and deep bench, Wilmot Union High School extended its girls basketball winning streak to five games, defeating visiting Southern Lakes Conference opponent Elkhorn Friday. The Panthers 69-30 route of Elkhorn gives them a 5-0 start, its best since the…

  • Morgan headlines Wilmot wrestling squad

    State qualifier seeking fourth bid By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Entering the Wilmot Union High School wrestling season, Jake Morgan has qualified for the WIAA Division 1 state tournament three years in a row. Panthers’ coach John Watson hopes to send him to a fourth, and if his last two matches are any indication, he…

  • Local influence strong for Kenosha hockey team

    By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Five Kenosha County schools – one goal – to win a Classic-8 Conference boys hockey title. The Kenosha Thunder, a team consisting of four Westosha Central and three Wilmot Union High School athletes, has already taken the WIAA and conference by storm with a 6-1 record. The Thunder, which return…

  • Three seats up for election in Twin Lakes

    Now is the time for candidates to file for spring election By Jason Arndt Staff Writer Two of three incumbent trustees on the Twin Lakes Village Board have filed necessary paperwork for re-election on April 12. Trustee Jeremy Knoll, who has served the board for 10 years, is still deliberating whether he will seek another…

  • Sounds of the season

    150 Wilmot students performed Monday By Jason Arndt Staff Writer With nearly 150 student performers, holiday tunes and classic songs filled the Wilmot Union High School auditorium Monday. The band concert featured ensembles that included wind, jazz, percussion, trombone and symphonic instruments was the 15th performance for Band Director John Sorensen. “I had a great…

  • Lady Panthers maintain intensity

    By Jason Arndt Staff Writer The Wilmot Panthers continue their scorching stretch, producing their third straight girls basketball win of the season following a 59-52 decision against visiting Shoreland Lutheran last Thursday. Wilmot Union High School, led senior Sam Kirk’s 23 points, trailed 31-25 entering halftime, but took advantage of shorthanded Pacers squad. “We were…

  • Hopes rest on the shoulders of key shooters

    By Jason Arndt Staff Writer For the Wilmot Union High School boys basketball squad, it will be a collective effort to prevail in a highly competitive Southern Lakes Conference. The collective effort paid off for the Panthers in its season opener, winning 87-83 last week against visiting Elkhorn. Sophomore Latrell Glass, a 5-foot-11 guard, scored…