Author: Jason Arndt
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Salem Lakes music in the park kicks off
By Gail Peckler-Dziki Correspondent The 2017 Music in the Parks schedule was set, and kicked off May 29, when Roxx took the stage in Schmalfeldt Park. The schedule was announced at the May 15 Village of Salem Lakes Committee of the Whole meeting by Parks Commission chairperson Laura Francart. The events in May and June…
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Thousands lose power in Western Kenosha County
Saturday outage affected about 13,000 By Jason Arndt Editor More than 13,000 We Energies customers in Western Kenosha County experienced a power outage on May 27, when an American Transmission Company substation lost electricity, because of external factors. “ATC and We Energies representatives have determined that the outage was not due to an equipment failure…
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WIAA SOFTBALL: Panthers state bound
No. 2 Wilmot, No. 1 Westosha Central club 10 home runs By Jason Arndt Editor Before Wilmot Union High School started its softball season, the team came up with Unfinished Business as its motto, Panthers coach Jenny Jacobson said. The motto sought to describe a team with a mission to show the community what they…
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WIAA SOFTBALL: Rivals clash for shot at state berth
Thursday’s sectional final set for 4:30 By Jason Arndt Editor For the first time since 2010, the WIAA Division 1 sectional softball final pits Kenosha County rivals Westosha Central and Wilmot Union against each other. The meeting comes after both squads won their sectional semifinal contests on Tuesday. First pitch is scheduled for 4:30 p.m.…
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Daniels excels in spite of hectic schedule
Wilmot Valedictorian named Outstanding Senior By Jason Arndt Editor When Lauren Daniels isn’t in the classroom, she is either volunteering for a wide array of community organizations, working at the Club at Strawberry Creek or hitting the court as a member of the Wilmot Union High School varsity volleyball team. Daniels, the 2017 Valedictorian, was…
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Highway 45 sees another closure
Authorities warn motorists to avoid area By Jason Arndt Editor With a planned closure on Highway 45 in the Village of Bristol this week, the Department of Transportation has advised motorists to take an alternate route, a news release reports. The two-week closure involves the Highway 45 and C intersection, where crews plan to install…
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Three dead in Town of Lyons crash
A Sunday evening crash in the Town of Lyons left three people dead after a vehicle lost control and struck a tree, a Walworth County Sheriff’s Office news release states. In an updated news release issued Monday afternoon, the Sheriff’s Department identified the three as Jason Davis and Hunter Morby, both 17, and 20-year-old Landen…
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WIAA SOFTBALL: Panthers pitching, defense lead to regional championship
No. 2 Wilmot hosts No. 3 Janesville Craig Tuesday By Jason Arndt Editor In two regular season meetings, the Wilmot Union High School softball team swept Southern Lakes Conference opponent Union Grove 26-12, but Friday’s WIAA Division 1 regional championship contest brought a battle in the pitcher’s circle. The Panthers, however, won the battle as…
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WIAA SOFTBALL: Falcons edge Burlington in regional final
No. 1 Westosha Central hosts No. 4 Fort Atkinson Tuesday By Jason Arndt Editor Against No. 1 seed Westosha Central High School, visiting Burlington had a two-run lead after the first inning of Friday’s WIAA Division 1 regional final, but the Falcons capitalized on early fielding blunders by Burlington to come away with a 5-3…
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WIAA GOLF REGIONAL: Falcons, Panthers qualify for sectionals
Westosha Central wins Racine Case regional With a margin of victory at 12 strokes, the Westosha Central High School boys golf team won the WIAA Division 1 regional hosted by Racine Case at par 72 Ives Grove Golf Links May 23. The Falcons, who finished first at 316, along with second-place Wilmot were two of…