Author: Jason Arndt
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SPORTS SHORTS: Westosha’s Kurylo breaks school record
Senior Austin Kurylo of Westosha Central High School notched a school-record time of 50.45 seconds in the 400-meter dash in last week’s Badger Invitational. Kurylo, who finished first in the 400 dash, added a second place honor in the long jump with a leap of 20-06. Kurylo’s time of 50.45 is among the top 10…
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County officials ready to fight two new proposed placements
Same Wheatland residence involved By Jason Arndt Editor Unlike the first time, Kenosha County officials are ready to fight a proposed placement of two sexually violent offenders into a Town of Wheatland residence, where the Department of Health Services attempted to move two other offenders in May 2016. Last year, DHS attempted to place Michael…
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SOFTBALL: Panthers send four to All-Star contest
Last year, the Wilmot Union High School softball squad had one representative at the Wisconsin Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association Senior All-Star game in the Wisconsin Dells. In 2017, however, the Panthers have four set to take the field at the Woodside Sports Complex in June, when the WFSCA has its 22nd annual contest. Playing for…
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Nate Walter’s memory continues
Scholarship Fund a blessing, beneficiary said By Jason Arndt Editor Although it has been nearly four years since Nathan Walter died in a tragic accident, his memory continues to live within some members of the community, including a former Wilmot Union High School classmate. The members of the community, estimated at more than 100, came…
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SOFTBALL: Falcons trio chosen as Senior All-Stars
Three Westosha Central High School seniors were selected to represent the Falcons at the Wisconsin Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association All-Star game held at the Woodside Sports Complex in the Wisconsin Dells. The 22nd annual softball series, scheduled June 12-13, features the best seniors in the state, including Falcons’ Alyssa Hrncar, Kira Mickelson and Olivia Klean.…
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GOLF: Panthers’ Faber nominated for Player of Week
Voting ends Thursday Wilmot Union High School’s Cody Faber wrapped up his week on the links with a sudden death victory in match play at Brighton Dale Links, where he notched a 5-0 record, and received a Player of the Week nomination from the Golf Coaches Association of Wisconsin. According to the GCAW website, before…
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BASEBALL: Rivals split season series
Panthers’ Gendron tosses third CG, Gilbert delivers for Central By Jason Arndt Editor Three days after Wilmot Union High School junior Kyle Gendron captured his third straight complete game victory in a pitcher’s duel against Westosha Central sophomore Austin Glidden, the Falcons returned the favor Friday at home, courtesy of a game-winning Garrett Gilbert double.…
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Authorities investigating sex offender placement
Placement involves same Wheatland residence By Jason Arndt Editor Almost a year ago this month, Town of Wheatland residents learned a violent sex offender was set for placement into a residence next door to a family with a child, which sparked appeals and protests in western Kenosha County. Michael McGee, 54, was convicted in 1987…
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Hitting the terrain
Central community responds to teacher in need By Jason Arndt Editor On a sunny Saturday morning at Westosha Central High School, hundreds hit the terrain to show support and raise funds for a teacher’s family affected by cancer, and more help is on the way. Proceeds from the Appleby Family 5K run or 2-Mile walk…
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An expensive proposition
Businesses benefit as the cost of prom grows By Jason Arndt Editor When it comes to planning for prom, area students have several options to consider before they head to the dance, where lasting memories are created as they spend time with their dates and mingle with classmates. Among the options to consider is the…