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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:
Continue reading →Units responding for fire in Center Lake
At about 5:30 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue, Bristol Fire and Rescue, Town of Randall Fire Department and Wheatland Vol. Fire Department units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a possible fire in the 9000 block of 271st Avenue in Center Lake.
Per dispatch: Person returned home to house filled with smoke. Pets inside.
UPDATE 5:35 p.m. — Fire unit arriving on scene reports light smoke showing from exterior.
UPDATE 5:37 p.m. — SL command reports there was a fire in the kitchen that appears to be out now.
UPDATE 5:42 p.m. — Personnel investigating whether there is a fire in the attic.
UPDATE 5:48 p.m. — SL chief reports there appears there may be a fire in the attic that personnel are now working to locate.
UPDATE 5:58 p.m. — Incident command reports source of fire located and has been contained. Units still responding can stand down.
Friends of Community Library Fall Book Sale is Nov. 6, 7, 8
The Fall Book Sale sponsored by Friends of Community Library takes place this weekend on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at the Twin Lakes branch.
Sale hours on Thursday, Nov. 6, are from 3 until 7 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.; and Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Audio books, DVDs and young adult books, as well as the usual popular fiction and nonfiction works, are in good supply.
Take advantage of the $9 bargain bag of books or the $7 bag for Friends members. Membership can be obtained at the door.
The Twin Lakes Library is located at 110 S. Lake Avenue in Twin Lakes.
Units responding for crash in Bristol
At about 7:37 a.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the 7900 block of Highway 45 in Bristol.
Per dispatch: Single vehicle struck a utility pole. Pole down on road. Injuries being reported.
UPDATE about 7:42 a.m. — Bristol chief on scene reports car well off road and pole and wires down on road,. Deputies will be blocking traffic in both directions on Highway 45.
UPDATE 7:48 a.m. — Deputy requests Bristol public works place barriers to help with traffic control.
UPDATE 2:52 p.m. — Deputies reopening Highway 45.
2025 Paddock Lake Area Lions Club conducting Winter Wear Drive Nov. 8
The Paddock Lake Lions Club will be doing a Winter Wear Drive in conjunction with the Craft Fair at Westosha Central High School on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m..
The club is collecting coats, hats, mittens, gloves, scarves, boots and coats and jackets. All sizes will be accepted. Collected items will donated to The Sharing Center in Trevor.
Please drop off your clean usable items to the Lions at the entrance of the Craft Fair in the Lobby. For any questions or pick-up requests please call Donna Deuster 262-332-0023.
Silver Lake-Salem Jt. 1 School District (Riverview School) board names Chris Trottier new district administrator
The Silver Lake-Salem Jt. 1 School District board has named Chris Trottier its new district administrator.
The School Board announced the appointment via the school’s Facebook Tuesday evening. The board held a special meeting Tuesday afternoon about the topic. The decision to hire Trottier was unanimous.
Trottier has local history, having graduated from Riverview School in 1987 and serving as an associate principal and principal at Wilmot Union High School from 2005 to 2013. Most recently he was serving as Director of Strategic Partnerships and Special Education Transition Coordinator for the Elkhorn Area School District.
Trottier succeeds Kimberly Taylor, who resigned Oct. 20 citing personal reasons.
Originally, the board was planning to hire an interim administrator and then launching a search for a permanent hire. In explaining the permanent hire, board President Brian Hopkins, who attended WUHS when Trottier was principal there, told westofthei.com in an email:
The board consulted WASDA or support in finding an interim DA. During the process, Mr. Trottier contacted the board and indicated his interest in the position. The board considered possible interim candidates as well as one candidate who was only interested in a full time position. The board and a hiring committee made up of teachers, administrators, a community member, and the board interviewed Mr. Trottier and was very impressed with his experience, leadership style, and close community connections. Given the nature of our district in the midst of referendum work we shifted our focus to full time because we wanted someone who was invested in the upcoming work to be done and would have a vested interest in the success of the rolling the referendum work for the long-term. The board determined, based on the feedback from the interview committee and WASDA, that we wanted to proceed with full time employment because we believe we found a phenomenal candidate that checked all of the boxes to represent Riverview.”
Here is the announcement:
Units responding for crash in Bristol
At about 5:13 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a crash in the the 14900 block of Wilmot Road (Highway C) in Bristol.
Per dispatch: This is a motorcycle that has struck a deer. Motorcycle off the road.
Westosha Central High School Performing Arts Booster Club 2025 Annual Craft Fair is Nov. 8
The Westosha Central High School Performing Arts Booster Club 2025 Annual Craft Fair is Saturday, Nov 8, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This is the 24th year for this event, which is held at Westosha Central High School, 24617 75th St., in Paddock Lake.
The proceeds of this event support the performing arts at Westosha Central High School. There also will be raffles, concessions, a bake sale, and door prizes.
Parking and admission are free.
Units responding for fire in Bristol
At about 10:30 a.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue, Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue, Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue, Paris Fire and Rescue, Antioch Fire and Rescue and Newport Fire Protection District units are responding to a fire in the 19900 block of 128th Street in Bristol.
Per dispatch: Food inside an oven was on fire. Caller reports flames believed to be out, but alarm is still sounding. Occupants have evacuated.
UPDATE 10:37 a.m. — Bristol chief reports northing showing from exterior. Personnel are investigating.
UPDATE 10:40 a.m. — Bristol command confirms fire is out.
Agenda: Silver Lake-Salem Jt. 1 School District (Riverview School) special board meeting Nov. 4, 2025
The Silver Lake-Salem Jt. 1 School District (Riverview School) board is scheduled to hold a special meeting Tuesday starting at 4 p.m.
The agenda includes a closed session for “the hiring of full-time District Administrator and the potential negotiation of employment term.” The board may return to open session and also act on any item from the closed session as needed.
Agenda: Salem Lakes Village Board meeting Nov. 4, 2025
The Salem Lakes Village Board is scheduled to meet Tuesday, starting at 6 p.m. at Village Hall.
This meeting can be viewed live or later here.
Agenda items include:
- Discussion and possible action on Fire Station #4 upgrade – increase of $8,629 for a revised total of $54,327 with work to be completed by Scherrer Construction.
- Discussion and possible action on Amendment of Final Plat of Hawk’s Run Subdivision, James J. Thompson, 24625 118th St., Trevor, WI 53179 (Agent), to revise the stated side yard setback requirement from 15 feet to 10 feet via an “Affidavit of Correction” received by Planning & Development September on 17, 2025 and drafted by Michael J. Martin, P.E., P.L.S. of Cardinal Engineering, located in the SE ¼ of Section 27, NE ¼ of Section 34, NW ¼ of Section 35 and SW ¼ of Section 26, T1N, R20E, Village of Salem Lakes. For informational purposes only Hawks Run Subdivision is located on CTH JF approximately 1/3 of mile west of STH 83.
- Purchasing Policy to include purchasing thresholds.
- Contract with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP to provide audit services for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025 in the amount of $28,000.
- Ordinance to repeal and recreate Chapter 439 entitled “Sex Offenders” Article I entitled “Residency Restrictions,” Section 5 entitled “Application for Exemption” of the Village of Salem Lakes Municipal Code to create a Sex Offender
Residence Board. - Contract with Hometown Lawn Care, Inc for 2026 grass cutting services
- Administrator recruitment update
Twin Lakes Police arrest man on child enticement charges
From the Twin Lakes Police Department (Note: westofthei.com does not use names of defendants until they are formally charged in court — DH):
On Monday, Nov. 3, the Twin Lakes Police Department arrested a 25-year-old Rockford, Illinois, man in connection with an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigation.
The man had been communicating through an online application with an individual he believed to be a 15-year-old female from Twin Lakes, Wisconsin. He traveled to Twin Lakes with the intent to meet the minor but was instead met by members of the Twin Lakes Police Department and taken into custody without incident.
During an interview at the Twin Lakes Police Department, the man admitted that he believed the person he had been communicating with was 15 years old and that he intended to engage in sexual activity with her. In the course of the online conversations, the man indicated that he wished he had met the female when she was 14 years old so he could have taught her sooner “how to be a good girl.”
During a search, officers located condoms in his possession and bedding in the trunk of his vehicle.
As a result of the investigation, felony charges are being referred to the Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office for:
- Use of a Computer to Facilitate a Sex Crime
- Child Enticement
The Twin Lakes Police Department remains committed to protecting children in our community and online. Parents and guardians are encouraged to speak with their children about online safety and to report any suspicious or concerning online behavior to law enforcement.
No further details will be released at this time as this case remains under active review by the Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office.
Deaths Nov. 3, 2025: Patricia Anne Sacco, Philip Ray Nelson
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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:
Continue reading →A word from our sponsors: Polish your golf game year round at Westosha Sports Complex
Note: Westosha Sports Complex is a westofthei.com sponsor. This is a paid announcement. — DH
Weather or season never gets in the way of your golf game at Westosha Sports Complex in Silver Lake.
Westosha Sports Complex is a professional training facility where players up their game, practice their swings, and just have fun.
Westosha Sports Complex 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.
If your game is baseball or softball, stop in for Westosha Sports Complex’s HitTrax baseball/softball hitting simulator.
Westosha Sports Complex is the areas only climate controlled baseball/softball training facility. WSC offers a clean and well lit facility where players can perfect their craft at their pace.
WSC has 7 batting cages offering hourly rates and memberships.
Need an individual lesson? Check out our instructor page at: https://westoshasportscomplex.com/training
Click here for full pricing details.
Hours for regular cages is 7AM-10PM – 7 days a week. For availability of the golf simulators and HitTrax visit our contact page.
Refreshments, including beer, are available for purchase.
Westosha Sports Complex is located at 1215 N. Pryor St, Silver Lake.
Agenda: Twin Lakes Village Board committee of the whole & special board meeting Nov. 3, 2025
The Twin Lakes Village Board is scheduled to hold a committee of the whole and special board meeting Monday, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall.
The committee of the whole meeting is first. Committee of the whole meetings are for discussion only. No formal action is taken at committee of the whole meetings. Agenda items include:
- Discussion regarding Tax-Exempt Borrowing of $2,000,000 for a 5-year term to finance capital projects.
- Discussion regarding Amending 5.20.010 (5) of the Twin Lakes Code pertaining to Retail Class B Intoxicating Liquor License.
- Discussion on the 2026-2030 Sanitary Sewer System Cleaning Program bid results.
- Discussion regarding Ordinance 2025-11-1 Amending Section 13.04.230 of the Twin Lakes Code Pertaining to Sewer Service Charges.
- Budget Workshop #4.
The committee of the whole meeting agenda and packet info is available here.
The special board meeting will follow the committee of the whole meeting. It’s main agenda items is a closed session regarding Public Works and Sewer collective bargaining agreement expiring December 31, 2025.
A word from our sponsors: Nov. 1, 2025 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons
Note: Glenda and Butch Dupons, of Bear Realty, are westofthei.com sponsors. This is a paid announcement — DH
Here are open houses being hosted today by Glenda and Butch Dupons, of Bear Realty:
Westosha Central Performing Arts to present Matilda Nov. 14, 15 & 16
“Matilda: The Musical” will be presented by Westosha Central Performing Arts Nov. 14, 15 and 16
Based on the beloved children’s novel, this show follows a young girl named Matilda Wormwood born with an extraordinary gift of intelligence. Thrusted into a school run by a tyrant, she must learn how to fight back against her terrible headmistress with her peers and her compassionate teacher. This musical is a wondrous tale of childhood, imagination, and the importance of reading.
Show dates and times are:
- Nov. 14 and 15 at 7 p.m.
- Nov. 16 at 2 p.m.
The performances will be at Westosha Central High School Auditorium in Paddock Lake.
Tickets are: Adult tickets: $10 online or $12 at the door. You can buy advance tickets here.
A word from our sponsors: Nov. 1, 2025 open houses from Bear Realty’s Glenda and Butch Dupons
Note: Glenda and Butch Dupons, of Bear Realty, are westofthei.com sponsors. This is a paid announcement — DH
Here are open houses being hosted today by Glenda and Butch Dupons, of Bear Realty:
A word from our sponsors: The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Kenosha County Durable Medical Equipment Loan lists needs
Note: The following is a paid announcement from The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Kenosha County (ADRC) — DH
The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Kenosha County (ADRC) Durable Medical Equipment Loan and Supply Closet provides durable medical equipment as well as nutritional supplements and incontinence products for older adults and adults with disabilities. Individuals needing durable medical equipment for either short-term or long-term use, who are not enrolled in one of Wisconsin’s long-term care programs, such as Family Care, IRIS and Partnership may contact the ADRC to request an item.
The Loan and Supply Closet is supported by the generosity of community donations. The closet is in need of the
following:
Incontinence products:
- Chux (disposable underpads)
- Wipes
- Women’s Pads
- Men’s, Women’s, and Unisex Pull-ups, sizes: small, medium, large
Mobility for Standard and Bariatric:
- Wheelchairs
- Transport Chairs
- Rollators
- Transfer Boards
- Standard Knee Scooters
- Portable Ramps
Bathroom Essentials:
- Shower Chairs and Stools (Bariatric and Standard)
- Transfer Benches (Bariatric and Standard)
- Commodes
- Toilet Rails
If you have items you wish to donate, or are in need of medical equipment or supplies, please call the ADRC at 262-605-6646 to make arrangements. The ADRC is open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Appointments preferred. While the ADRC takes additional steps in sanitization, for everyone’s safety, we ask that all items be cleaned and sanitized prior to donation.
2025 trick or treat hours, weather, safety tips
Here are the official trick or treat hours for the Western Kenosha County locations that designate them:
4 to 7 p.m., Oct. 31 — Bristol, Paddock Lake, Twin Lakes.
4 to 8 p.m. — Salem Lakes
Trick or treat weather looks dry says the National Weather Service with no rain expected (until possibly after midnight). Temps could start in the low 50s and cool off to the low 40s by 8 p.m.
Here’s some safety tips from Twin Lakes Fire Department and Rescue squad that are universal:
Deaths Oct. 30, 2025: Harold R. Krich, Margaret M. Wortman
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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:
Continue reading →Units responding for crash in Trevor
At about 1:50 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash at Highways C and 83 in Trevor.
Per dispatch: Two vehicles involved. Injuries being reported.
Local clubs sponsoring ATV & snowmobile safety course Nov. 8 & 9
Twin Runners Snowmobile Club and State Line Cruisers, Inc ATV/UTV Club are hosting a snowmobile-ATV safety course Nov. 7 and 8 in Twin Lakes.
This Safety Course is for individuals ages 12 and up. ATV and snowmobile safety courses will be taught simultaneously by DNR certified instructors. Cost is $10 per class.
Time is 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Location is the Twin Lakes Community Center (lower level of Village Hall), 105 E. Main St.,
Sign up in advance online at www.gowild.wi.gov or register at the site on the first day.
In order to ride in Wisconsin, those born after Jan 1, 1985 must have completed a snowmobile safety course and those born after Jan 1, 1988 must have completed an ATV safety course.
A word from our sponsors: Now is the time to visit Hafs Road Orchard
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 45th 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.
Hafs Road Orchard is open through Thanksgiving. Check here for hours.
Honeycrisp are a delicious, healthy holiday gift.
Hafs Road Orchard is conveniently located just 7 miles east of Lake Geneva at W632 Hafs Road, Genoa City.
Deaths Oct. 29, 2025: Ronald Larson
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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:
Continue reading →A word from our sponsors: Western Kenosha County Senior Citizens Council seeking Senior Center Program Director
Note: This is a paid announcement from Western Kenosha County Senior Citizens Council — DH
The Western Kenosha County Senior Citizens Council, a non-profit, seeks a Senior Center Program Director for part-time weekdays and special events.
Bachelor’s degree or experience in activity planning for older adults, in supervising volunteers and a desire to serve
seniors required. Knowledge of word processing, spread sheet and social media also needed.
Email or drop off a professional resume to WKCSCC Board of Directors, Westosha Senior Community Center, at
westoshaseniorcenter@gmail.com.
Agenda: Salem School District board special meeting Oct. 29, 2025
The Salem School District board is scheduled to hold a special meeting Wednesday, starting at 3 p.m. in the district conference room.
The sole agenda item is: Closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(g) to confer with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved. Specifically, to discuss and take action, if
appropriate, regarding financial concerns and vendor contracts.
Agenda: Wilmot Union High School board meeting Oct. 29, 2025
The Wilmot Union High School board is scheduled to meet Wednesday, starting at 6 p.m. in the school library.
Agenda items include:
- 2025-2026 Tax Levy Certification
- 2025-2026 Final Budget Adoption
- Closed session for: Individual Employee Contract Matter and Pupil Issue
Deaths Oct. 28, 2025: Jack Ogren
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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:
Continue reading →Report from the road: Signals flashing at Brass Ball Corners
At 6:18 a.m., a reader on the road reports that the traffic signals at Highway 50 and Highway 83/BD are flashing red.
Right now that is not causing a major traffic problem, but it might as the day goes on if that condition continues. Plan accordingly.
UPDATE about 8:40 a.m. — Signals functioning normally again.
