Author: Jason Arndt
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Old Settlers Oktoberfest to carry a special meaning in 2017
Annual event returns to Paddock Lake Sept. 9 By Jason Arndt Editor Organizers of Old Settlers Oktoberfest, which enters its seventh year on Sept. 9, are doing it for more than raising funds for a new bandshell this year. They are doing for Heidi Schuerstedt, the founder of the annual event, who died after a…
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Body of missing Salem kayaker found in Door County
Man was reported missing Saturday A 20-year-old Salem Lakes man reported missing after kayaking Nicolet Bay in Door County Saturday was found dead Wednesday morning, according to the Door County Pulse. The Door County Pulse said the man, identified as Joseph D. Quagliano was reported missing by family members Saturday night when he did not return by…
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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Awe inspiring
Indian Trail teacher replaces legendary coach By Jason Arndt Editor When Megan Awe was hired to lead the Westosha Central High School girls volleyball team in April, she knew the task was not going to be easy, but remains upbeat about the Falcons’ season. Awe, a science teacher at Kenosha Indian Trail, replaces Charlie Berg…
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A challenge of country life
Volunteers are desperately needed in rural areas By Jason Arndt Editor For most people, running errands to the grocery store, meeting up with friends, getting a hair cut and making a doctor’s appointment are the makings of a typical day. The typical day, however, poses a challenge for elderly, homebound residents in rural areas, according…
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Twin Lakes man struck by train
18-year-old hospitalized in critical condition An 18-year-old Twin Lakes man remains hospitalized in critical condition after getting struck by train in Salem Lakes Tuesday morning, the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department reports. Adam Sanchez, according to a preliminary investigation, was on the tracks at around midnight near the intersection of 258th Court and Highway C attempting…
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Central football carries over momentum
By Jason Arndt Editor Like last year’s season opener, Westosha Central High School started the season with a bang, defeating host Milwaukee Washington 30-6 on Aug. 18. The Falcons, who defeated Milwaukee Washington 58-0 at home to start the 2016 campaign, scored 20 of their 30 points in the second quarter. After a scoreless first…
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K9 unit a go in Twin Lakes
Village board approves purchase Monday By Jason Arndt Editor When Lt. Joe Patla of the Twin Lakes Police Department campaigned for a K9 unit in June, one obstacle stood in the way, funding the unit through private donations. Since then, Twin Lakes police raised enough funds, which led to a 6-0 approval at Monday’s regular…
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GIRLS TENNIS: Singles key to Panther success
Andersen, Amundson lead returners By Jason Arndt Editor Touting WIAA Division 1 state qualifier Bianca Andersen, along with a state hopeful, Wilmot Union High School girls tennis coach Lisa Obertin believes the Lady Panthers can stay competitive in Southern Lakes Conference play. Andersen, last year’s SLC champion at No. 1 singles, finished her sophomore season…
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GIRLS GOLF: Wilmot’s Destree, Bailey headline area golf returners
Central hopes to grow By Jason Arndt Editor Entering the 2017 girls golf season, one school faces a numbers crunch, while the other is in restock mode following the graduation of four seniors from last year’s team. Wilmot Union High School, which placed fifth in the final Southern Lakes Conference standings last year, returns the…
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Falcons seek continuous improvement
Westosha Central opens at Milwaukee Washington By Jason Arndt Editor Last year, the Westosha Central High School football team snapped a series of skids, but the Falcons enter their 2017 season with a new look and the same objective. Also, the Falcons have a quarterback battle brewing. Despite the new look, coach Tyson Mengel has…