Sep 17th, 2025
by Darren Hillock.
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Note: This is a paid announcement from H&R Block Paddock Lake, Twin Lakes, Genoa City — DH
It’s that time of year if you haven’t filed your taxes yet for 2024, the tax extension deadline of OCTOBER 15th is rapidly approaching!
If you need to file, contact one of our local H&R Block offices in Paddock Lake, Twin Lakes or Genoa City to get them done. Our Tax Preparers are in our offices YEAR-ROUND and eagerly awaiting your call. Our Tax Preparers are leaders in the industry with top notch knowledge and expertise to not only get your taxes prepared quickly and efficiently, but correctly as well, the first time! Don’t delay, call today!
Paddock Lake 262-843-3557 Twin Lakes 262-877-2505 Genoa City 262-279-0509
Sep 16th, 2025
by Darren Hillock.
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The Salem Lakes Fire Commission is scheduled to hold a special meeting Wednesday at Salem Lake Fire/Rescue Station 1, 11252 254th Court, Trevor.
Agenda items include:
Review and consideration of Fire Chief Al Carr’s rescindment of retirement notice
A closed session for the review and discussion of the Village’s recruitment of specific candidates for office of Fire Chief and the status of the same.
Sep 16th, 2025
by Darren Hillock.
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This post sponsored by Westosha Floral.
The following deaths of local residents and those with local connections are being reported by funeral homes today. Click on name to see obituary/service information:
Sep 16th, 2025
by Darren Hillock.
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An American Red Cross blood drive hosted by the Twin Lakes Fire Department Blood Drive on Sept. 23 has openings.
Every donation can save lives. Consider rolling up your sleeve and making a life-saving difference. Appointments are available from noon to 5 p.m. at the fire station.
Sep 16th, 2025
by Darren Hillock.
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Note: Wilmot Auto Service is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH
Wilmot Auto Service, Inc is an independent auto repair shop and has earned the Blue Seal of Excellence Recognition as prescribed by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, (ASE), a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of vehicle repair and service by means of voluntary testing and certification for automotive repair and service professionals.
Call 862-6300 for an appointment. Hours are Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dwayne & Cindy Garwood are the owners and Dwayne is an ASE Master technician and has been in the automotive repair business for over 25 years. Dwayne’s grandpa Harmon Garwood started Wilmot Auto Service in 1951. They are celebrating 74 years in business. He employs ASE certified and ASE master technicians. Dwayne’s commitment to you has always been to offer the highest quality, honest and friendly auto service.
Wilmot Auto Service offers a variety of services like alignments, brakes, tires, timing belts, check engine lights and state inspections. They can be reached at 262-862-6300. They are located at 11307 Fox River Rd. Wilmot, WI 53192 with the BP gas station in downtown Wilmot.www.wilmotautoservice.com
Sep 15th, 2025
by Darren Hillock.
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This post sponsored by Westosha Floral.
The following deaths of local residents and those with local connections are being reported by funeral homes today. Click on name to see obituary/service information:
Sep 15th, 2025
by Darren Hillock.
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The Twin Lakes Village Board is scheduled to meet Monday, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall.
Agenda iems include:
Discussion and possible action regarding Resolution R2025-9-2 Approve and Authorize the Village’s Participation in the Purdue Direct Opioid Settlement.
Discussion and possible action regarding a Pay Request from Stark Pavement Corp for the 2025 Road Project
Discussion and possible action regarding a quote from Stark Pavement Corp to pave Waldeck Dr.
Discussion and possible action regarding a zoning map amendment from Residential to Commercial with a deed restriction that the property shall not be used or occupied for any use other than general office space, with no outside storage allowed for Tax Parcel 85-4-119-281-4001 located at 1511 Wilmot Ave.
Motion to acknowledge Aquanuts’ withdraw of offer to fund park improvements and to terminate the MOU conditionally approved April 7, 2025
Discussion and possible action regarding a repair proposal from Lionheart for generator repair in the amount of $9,259.00.
Sep 15th, 2025
by Darren Hillock.
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Note: This is a paid announcement from Hafs Road Orchard — DH
Fall is the time to visit Hafs Road Orchard.
2025 marks owners Richard and Deborah Polansky’s 44th year of growing apples at Hafs Road Orchard.
The orchard store is bursting with fresh apples for eating, cakes, pies, apple sauce, salads and crisps.
Pie and sauce bags and pumpkins are ready now. Hafs Road Orchard’s famous macrame hangers for pumpkins and gourds are available in 3 sizes. They add a distinctive touch to your autumn display.
Caramel apples made with Honeycrisp and coated with peanuts, pecans or sprinkles continue to delight.
Hafs Road Orchard is again using its outdoors selling area.
Sep 13th, 2025
by Darren Hillock.
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People interested in Kenosha County 4-H will have an opportunity to learn all about the youth organization at an open house on Sept. 23 from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at the Kenosha County Center (Highways 45 and 50) in Bristol.
4-H has programs for all youth in 5K through one year past high school. 4-H has project-based learning and promotes leadership and community service. No farm? No problem! Besides animal projects, there is archery, foods, sewing, dog training, photography and much, much more! Find out what you can learn and do in 4-H at this event.
For more information on how to Join 4-H, or to attend an upcoming club meeting click here or call 262-960-5949. Clubs are located throughout Kenosha County.
Sep 13th, 2025
by Darren Hillock.
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This post sponsored by Westosha Floral.
The following deaths of local residents and those with local connections are being reported by funeral homes today. Click on name to see obituary/service information:
Sep 12th, 2025
by Darren Hillock.
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This post sponsored by Westosha Floral.
The following deaths of local residents and those with local connections are being reported by funeral homes today. Click on name to see obituary/service information:
Sep 12th, 2025
by Darren Hillock.
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Note: This is a paid announcement from H&R Block Paddock Lake, Twin Lakes, Genoa City — DH
It’s that time of year if you haven’t filed your taxes yet for 2024, the tax extension deadline of OCTOBER 15th is rapidly approaching!
If you need to file, contact one of our local H&R Block offices in Paddock Lake, Twin Lakes or Genoa City to get them done. Our Tax Preparers are in our offices YEAR-ROUND and eagerly awaiting your call. Our Tax Preparers are leaders in the industry with top notch knowledge and expertise to not only get your taxes prepared quickly and efficiently, but correctly as well, the first time! Don’t delay, call today!
Paddock Lake 262-843-3557 Twin Lakes 262-877-2505 Genoa City 262-279-0509
Be sure to check it out each week before you begin your bargain hunting.
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Sep 11th, 2025
by Darren Hillock.
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Information on a proposed battery storage project in Wheatland will be presented at a meeting Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Wheatland Volunteer Fire Department station in New Munster.
The project, called the Robin Energy Storage Project, is being proposed by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners. Also at the meeting are expected to be representatives of Jensen Hughes.
The battery energy storage site (BESS) would be located north of Highway 50 and east of 392nd Avenue next to an existing electrical substation.
According to information supplied by CIP and posted at the town’s website, the project will enter permitting the last quarter of 2025 and first quarter of 2026, with construction starting in the second quarter of 2027 and operations starting in fourth quarter of 2028.
Increasing demand for electricity is being driven by data centers, electrification and advanced manufacturing, CIP says. A BESS uses large batteries to store generated energy to be used later.
“BESS technology helps meet this demand by storing energy when generation is abundant, then releasing energy back to the grid when it’s needed most,” explains a portion of the CIP presentation material.
The presentation material also outlines a proposed joint development agreement with Wheatland. The agreement as currently proposed will provide Wheatland with $1 million in year one and $400,000 annually through year 20. The agreement will not curb town officials ability to comment on the permit process with the county.
At a Town Board meeting in August, Wheatland town Chairman Jeffrey Butler said the town will seek to gauge town residents’ opinion about the project before making any decision on it.
“It’s going to a long time before the batteries are coming here,” Butler said, after several residents raised concerns about the project at the August meeting. “You are the people who will decide; we’re not shoving it down your throats.”
Since the BESS may come to Wheatland, the fire department has been beginning to learn about the technology, Chief Lou Denko said at the same meeting.
“I’m not for it or against this,” Denko said. “As fire chief, it does become my responsibility to make a plan when this comes here … we are training and we are learning.”
/From the CIP presentation slides /Town of Wheatland website
Sep 11th, 2025
by Darren Hillock.
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The following deaths of local residents and those with local connections are being reported by funeral homes today. Click on name to see obituary/service information:
Sep 11th, 2025
by Darren Hillock.
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Note: Westosha Sports Complex is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH
Weather or season never gets in the way of perfecting your baseball or softball batting at Westosha Sports Complex in Silver Lake.
Westosha Sports Complex is the area’s only climate controlled baseball/softball training facility. WSC offers a clean and well lit facility where players can perfect their craft at their pace.
How is golf your game? Westosha Sports Complex also features Full Swing, the worldwide leader in cutting edge indoor golf simulation technology. Full Swing simulators are in the homes of top Tour Pros including Tiger Woods, Jordan Spieth, Jason Day, Jim Furyk, Padraig Harrington, and many more. Its patented dual tracking technology delivers superior ball tracking data and makes Full Swing the only simulator that actually measures ball flight indoors. With over 30 years of experience, Full Swing provides the most accurate and realistic golf experience you can find. There are over 100 different courses you can play.
Be sure to check it out each week before you begin your bargain hunting.
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Sep 10th, 2025
by Darren Hillock.
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At about 5:24 p.m., Wheatland Volunteer Fire Department, Town of Randall Fire Department and Twin lakes Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash at Geneva Road and Highway O in New Munster,
Per dispatch: Two vehicles involved. Air bags deployed.
Sep 10th, 2025
by Darren Hillock.
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The Paddock Lake Village Board is scheduled to hold a committee of the whole meeting Wednesday, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall (municipal building).
Committee of the whole meetings are for discussion only. No formal action is taken at committee of the whole meetings.
Sep 10th, 2025
by Darren Hillock.
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The Brighton School District #1 board is scheduled to meet Wednesday, starting at 1 p.m. in the school library.
Agenda items include:
Property and Liability Insurance Renewal-Motion
Shared Agreement OT Services-Motion
Adjourn into Executive Session (closed) per Wisconsin Statutes 19.85 (1)(c) to discuss the employment status, compensation, and benefits for specific employees. The Board may possibly act on discussion items and reconvene into Open Session.
Sep 9th, 2025
by Darren Hillock.
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The following deaths of local residents and those with local connections are being reported by funeral homes today. Click on name to see obituary/service information:
Sep 9th, 2025
by Darren Hillock.
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The Westosha Central High School District board is scheduled a regular meeting and the district annual meeting Tuesday.
The regular meeting is first, starting at 5 p.m. or immediately following an executive session starting at 4 p.m. in the Upper Commons. Agenda items include:
Presentation of 2025-26 District Goals
2025-26 Enrollment Update
Information and Discussion Regarding Recording of Regular Board Meetings
The annual meeting at which the proposed budget will be presented will take place at 7 p.m., also in the Upper Commons. A budget summary is available here.
