Author: Jason Arndt
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Weather forces parking changes, shuttle service at Saturday’s Dairy Breakfast
By Jason Arndt Editor Organizers of the Kenosha County Dairy Breakfast announced shuttle services are available, instead of on site parking for Saturday’s annual event, due to forecasted rainfall and thunderstorms. Rachael Crane, a member of the committee, said the organization decided around noon Thursday. “We made the decision earlier today, we are going to…
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Amazing Wilmot student earns artistic accolades
By Jason Arndt Editor An amazing Wilmot Union High School student with an affinity for art received an amazing honor from United Commercial Travelers on May 26. Roman Ibarra, who entered two safety posters into the organization’s annual contest, earned a trip to international competition held in July for one of his two submissions. Ibarra,…
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Bodi’s crafts cakes and community
Providing employment is rewarding, owner says By Jason Arndt Editor For the last 20 years, Bodi’s Bake Shop in Twin Lakes has been a mainstay of the community, but the owner’s foray into the industry started much earlier. The owner, Jane Bodi, recalled starting in the business 35 years ago, when she crafted a wedding…
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Daniels to host Dairy Breakfast
Event set for Saturday By Jason Arndt Editor The Kenosha County Dairy Breakfast returns for another year, when Daniels Dairy Farm in Brighton opens its farm to visitors from around the region on Saturday from 6:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Last year, the event drew in 3,659 people at Crane Dairy Farm, LLC, just 116…
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STATE TRACK: Wilmot relay finishes 2nd
Falcons’ Sabourin takes 5th in discus By Jason Arndt Editor The Wilmot Union High School boys 1,600-meter relay team did it again at the WIAA Division 1 state track and field meet Saturday in La Crosse. A day after the Panther boys notched a school record in the preliminary round, the Wilmot foursome of Anthony…
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Twin Lakes to seek funds for possible K9 unit
Minimal budget affect, police said By Jason Arndt Editor With a rise in narcotic overdose deaths, both locally and nationally, the Twin Lakes Police Department looks to tackle the epidemic in its community with K9 unit. In a presentation delivered at Monday’s Committee of the Whole meeting, police officer Joe Patla said his department plans…
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Panther power
By Jason Arndt Editor When Wilmot Union High School valedictorian Lauren Daniels was asked to talk about the future in her June 3 commencement speech, the senior stopped to reflect on the four years worth of milestones her class achieved. “How am I going to write a speech about looking forward if my audience doesn’t…
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Always a Falcon
By Jason Arndt Editor While Westosha Central High School graduates enter a new chapter in their lives, it is imperative to cherish the memories of the last four years, according to faculty commencement speaker Tyson Mengel on June 3. Mengel, who just finished his fourth year at the school, said this year’s class had similar…
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WIAA SOFTBALL: Panthers finish as state runner-up
Hestekin’s heat too much for Wilmot By Jason Arndt Editor With an opposing pitcher set to play for the Wisconsin Badgers, the Wilmot Union High School softball team’s resiliency had a limit in Saturday’s WIAA Division 1 state championship at Madison’s Goodman Field. The Panthers, who entered play with a 16-game win streak, saw a…
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WIAA SOFTBALL: Panthers defeat Oak Creek to move to Division 1 state championship
In a one-run game, every little detail counts, including wild pitches, strong defense and a strong focus of pitching. That was the scenario in the WIAA Division 1 state softball semifinal, where Wilmot Union High School edged Oak Creek 2-1, thanks to a Knights’ Becca Oleczinak wild pitch to score Panthers senior Riley Regnier from…