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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 →Identity released of man who died in Randall crash
The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department has released the identity of a man who died in a crash in Randall last week.
The victim of the accident has been identified as Ashur D. Larson,19, of Delavan
The investigation into this incident is ongoing, a KCSD news release said.
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Salem Lakes and Bristol responding to fire in Silver Lake
At about 4:20 p.m., Salem Lakes Fie/Rescue and Bristol Fire and Rescue are responding to a structure fire in the 200 Block of East Depot in Silver Lake.
Various other units are responding to the 2nd MABAS alarm for the structure fire.
A word from our sponsors: 2025 Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association Libertyfest is July 5
Note: The following is a paid announcement from the Twin Lakes Area Chamber Business Association — DH
Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association’s Libertyfest is July 5.
The annual event kicks off with the parade at 11 a.m. The parade starts at St. John’s church and travels south down North Lake Aveneue to Main Street where it works is way through downtown Twin Lakes to Lance Park.
At 4 p.m., the fun continues at Lance Park. Food and DJ music starts then. Ace’s Sports Bar & Grill and Village View Pub will be bringing the flavor with crowd-favorite bites and festival favorites. Highland Soda Shakers Shop is serving up vintage soda vibes and sweet treats. Kona Ice will be on-site with their famous shaved ice to keep you cool in the summer sun.
There’s an Aquanuts water ski team performance at 6:30 p.m.
The night concludes with the annual fireworks display over Lake Mary at dusk.
Agenda: Wheatland special Town Board meeting June 30, 2025
The Wheatland Town Board is scheduled to hold a special Town Board meeting Monday, starting at 5 p.m. at Town Hall in New Munster.
Agenda items include:
- Class B Beer & Liquor -. Stein Farms, LLC – Clem Stein (Agent/Owner) – 5708 312th Ave, Salem, WI 5316
- Fire House Improvements
A word from our sponsors: June 29, 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:
Deaths June 28, 2025: Betty A. Scheider
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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 →Madison Knipp named to Carroll University Spring 2025 Dean’s List
Madison Knipp of Twin Lakes was named to the Carroll University Dean’s List for the Spring 2025.
Carroll University is a private university affiliated with the Presbyterian Church and located in Waukesha. Established in 1846, Carroll was Wisconsin’s first four-year institution of higher learning
Man dies in crash in Salem Lakes
A man died in a crash in Salem Lakes Friday.
From the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department:
On Friday, June 27th, 2025, at approximately 6:54 P.M., Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office (KESO), along with the Village of Salem Lakes Fire and Rescue, responded to the 22400 block of STH 50 / 75th Street on the south side of the highway in reference to a single-vehicle crash. The involved vehicle, a full-sized pickup truck, had been traveling eastbound on STH 50 prior to the accident occurring. The vehicle exited the roadway on the south side of STH 50, striking a large rock before striking a tree, causing severe damage to the vehicle. The pickup truck operator, and sole occupant, was fully ejected from the vehicle and was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Kenosha County Medical Examiner’s Office. Due to the crash resulting in a fatality, the Kenosha County Major Crash Assistance Team (MCAT) responded to the scene to investigate the crash. The victim, a 69-year-old male, will not be identified at this time out of consideration for the family. The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office’s thoughts are with those who were impacted by this tragic crash. We would like to remind the community to drive the posted speed limits and drive distraction-free. Please contact the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office with any information regarding this crash at 262-605-5100. This incident remains open and active, with the cause of the accident under investigation. Nothing further will be released at this time.
The is the third fatal crash in Western Kenosha County this week.
Units responding for crash in Lily Lake
At about 9:58 a.m., Wheatland Vol Fire Department, Town of Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units are responding to a report of a fire in the 7900 block of 328th Avenue in Lily Lake.
Per dispatch: This is being reported as a tractor on fire.
UPDATE 10:06 a.m. — Unit on scene reports thisbis a lawn tractor. Fire almost out with Randall grass rig.
A word from our sponsors: June 28, 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:
Units on scene of crash on Highway 50
From the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department as of about 7:20 p.m., Saturday:
Parker Mann earns master’s from University of Chicago
Parker Mann (Westosha Central High School class of 2020) earned her Master’s Degree from the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago on June 7.
Mann will be attending North Carolina State University in the fall to begin working on a PhD in chemical engineering.
Units responding for crash in Brighton
At about 7:40 p.m., Salem Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash in the 4500 block of Highway NN in Brighton.
Per dispatch: One vehicle in the ditch.
UPDATE 7:46 p.m. — Fire unit arriving on scene reports one vehicle with moderate damage off the road and in a farm field.
A word from our sponsors: 2025 Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association Libertyfest is July 5
Note: This is a paid announcement from the Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association — DH
Deaths June 26, 2025: Gregory Scott George, Linda M. Hayes
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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 on I-94
At about 3:01 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue and Pleasant Prairie Fire and Rescue units are responding to a report of a fire in the 9000 block of the southbound lanes of I-94.
Per dispatch: This is being reported as a vehicle fire.
Man dies in crash along Bristol-Paris border
A man died in a crash along the Bristol-Paris border Wednesday evening.
From the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department:
On Wednesday, June 25th, 2025, at approximately 8:49 P.M., the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office (KESO), along with the Village of Bristol Fire and Rescue, and the Town of Paris Fire and Rescue responded to the 18400 block of CTH K / 60th Street at the intersection of CTH D and 184th Avenue in reference to a three-vehicle crash. A sport-style motorcycle, with a 21-year-old man as the operator and sole rider, was traveling east on CTH K at a high rate of speed. A full-size pickup truck was traveling west on CTH K, and as the pickup was attempting to turn left to head south on CTH D, it was struck on the passenger side by the motorcycle. The operator of the motorcycle was fully ejected and subsequently struck the windshield of a sport utility vehicle (SUV), which had also been westbound, behind the pickup truck. The motorcycle operator became stuck in the windshield and front passenger area of the SUV. The motorcycle struck the front of the SUV and became lodged under its engine compartment, causing the motorcycle and SUV to become fully engulfed in flames. The motorcycle operator was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Kenosha County Medical Examiner’s Office. The operator and one other front passenger occupant of the pickup truck, along with the operator and sole occupant of the SUV, sustained minor injuries. They all remained on scene and were cooperative with accident investigators. Intoxicants do not appear to have been a factor with the operators of the pickup truck and SUV. Excessive speed appears to have been a factor in the operation of the motorcycle. Due to the crash resulting in a fatality, the Kenosha County Major Crash Assistance Team (MCAT) responded to the scene to investigate the crash. The victim, a 21-year-old male, will not be identified at this time out of consideration for the family. The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office’s thoughts are with those who were impacted by this tragic crash. We would like to remind the community to drive the posted speed limits and drive distraction-free. Please contact the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office with any information regarding this crash at 262-605-5100. This investigation remains open and active. Nothing further will be released at this time.
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Garage sales page updated
West of the I’s garage sales page has been updated.
Be sure to check it out each week before you begin your bargain hunting.
If you’d like your sale added to the list, please drop us a line at darren@westofthei.com. Include your address, days, hours etc. We’ll even add a map to your info.
Units responding for crash along Bristol-Paris border
At about 8:53 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash at Highways K and D along the Bristol-Paris border.
Per dispatch: Two vehicles involved, one is a motorcycle. One vehicle on fire.
UPDATE about 8:54 p.m. — Bristol command requests mutual aid from Paris Fire and Rescue. Deputies blocking traffic on Highway K in both directions.
UPDATE about 9:50 p.m. — From KCSD:
Deaths June 25, 2025: George P. Mich
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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 →June 25, 2025 lake test results: Swim advisory lifted for Silver Lake County Park beach
A swim advisory for Silver Lake County Park beach has been lifted after resampling by Kenosha County Tuesday showed E.coli within normal levels there.
The State Department of Health recommends posting warnings at beaches when test results indicate an E.coli level of 235/100mL or more and closing a beach when test results exceed E.coli 1000/100mL.
The result from Tuesday that allowed the lifting of the advisory was 22.0 E.coli/100 mL.
Local ATV/UTV group holds inaugural run through Twin Lakes
Twin Lakes opened to ATV/UTV use on village roads this month and a local ATV/UTV group marked that event with a ride through the village last week.
Members of the State Line Cruisers and Twin Lakes Village Board held an inaugural ride through Twin Lakes on Wednesday, June 18. Riders started at Village Hall with a few pictures and then cruised some of the streets in Twin Lakes that have opened to ATV/UTV traffic.
The village passed an ordinance permitting ATV/UTV use last summer, but the installation of signs needed to be completed before road use could actually take place. Sign installation was completed earlier this month.
Deaths June 24, 3035: John Michael Wegel
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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 Bristol
At about 5:44 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a crash at a gas station in the 12200 block of 75th Street in. Bristol.
Per dispatch: Injuries being reported.
Man dies in crash in Randall
A 19-year-old man died in a crash in Randall Tuesday morning.
From a Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department news release:
On Tuesday, June 24th, 2025, at approximately 6:16 A.M., the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office (KESO), along with Twin Lakes Rescue, responded to the 11000 block of CTH P /Richmond Road just south of the intersection of CTH P and 110th Street in reference to a single-vehicle crash. A vehicle was traveling south on CTH P/ Richmond Road and failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway.
The vehicle exited the roadway on the west side, striking a power pole before proceeding through an agricultural field and striking several trees. The car operator, and sole occupant, was fully ejected from the vehicle and was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Kenosha County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Due to the crash resulting in a fatality, the Kenosha County Major Crash Assistance Team (MCAT) responded to the scene to investigate the crash.
The victim, a 19-year-old male, will not be identified at this time out of consideration for the family.
The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office’s thoughts are with those who were impacted by this tragic crash. We would like to remind the community to drive the posted speed limits and drive distraction-free. Please contact the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office with any information regarding this crash at 262-605-5100.
This investigation remains open and active. Nothing further will be released at this time.
June 24, 2025 lake test results: Silver Lake County Park Beach under swim advisory
Silver Lake County Park Beach under a swim advisory after testing by Kenosha County Monday showed elevated E.coli levels there.
The State Department of Health recommends posting warnings at beaches when test results indicate an E.coli level of 235/100mL or more and closing a beach when test results exceed E.coli 1000/100mL.
The result that prompted the advisory at Silver Lake County Park Beach was 649/100mL. That site was scheduled to be resampled.
Results from testing by Kenosha County on Monday (except where noted) were:
Salem Lakes – Silver Lake County Park beach 649 E.coli/100 mL; Silver Lake DeWitt Park 22 E.coli/100mL; Lake Shangri-la 220th Ct. 32 E.coli/100 mL; Center Lake 6 E.coli/100 mL; Camp Lake 18 E.coli/100 mL; Hooker Lake Boat Launch 32 E.coli/100 mL; Rock Lake 10 E.coli/100 mL
Paddock Lake — Old Settlers County Park beach 157 E.coli/100 mL; Hoag Park 16 E.coli/100 mL; North Shore Association 19 E.coli/100 mL; PHLA beach 20 E.coli/100mL; PHLA diving board 172 E.coli/100 mL.
Wheatland — Lilly Lake 4 E.coli/100 mL.
Twin Lakes — Lance Park on Lake Mary 5 E.coli/100mL.
Randall (reported by District of Powers Lake) — Powers Lake beach 9.7 E.coli/100 mL
2025 Lake Mary Pier-to-Pier food drive is July 5
Lake Mary’s fourth annual Pier-to-Pier Food Drive will take place Saturday, July 5.
All donations will be given to Twin Lakes Area Food Pantry.
Over 200 bags and over $3500 were collected last year. Due to the tremendous response from the Twin Lakes
Community this has become an annual event.
Here’s how to participate:
- Fill a bag with non-perishable food and /or toilet items.
- Place the bag on the end of pier on Saturday, July 5, by 4 p.m.
- Boat pickup will take place between 4 and 5 p.m.
- Unable to leave donations on a pier? Deliver to Lenz home, 216 West Park Drive, or Paradise Home, 1106 Rosebud Ave.
- Prefer to make a monetary donation> Checks payable to Twin Lakes Area Food Pantry.
Call Pat at the food pantry (262-877-8228) for information on corporate matching.
Questions about the food drive? Call Mike Gartenberg 847-751-6800.
Deaths June 23, 2025: Phyllis E. (Midtbo) Zingelman
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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 →Car strikes building in Twin Lakes
From the Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue:
This morning (Monday) at 07:49 A.M. Twin Lakes Fire and Rescue were dispatched to 111 S. Lake Ave, the Twin Lakes Laundry, for a car vs. building. Upon arrival we found a four-door sedan that had driven over a parking block and drove into the building. The occupant had gotten out of the vehicle themselves, was evaluated by the ambulance personnel, and did not require transport for further evaluation at the hospital. The building sustained over $50,000 in damage. The damage did not weaken the integrity of the roof, but did damage multiple windows and the framework for those windows.
The vehicle was removed from the building by a towing company, the area was isolated off for public safety, and the building was turned over to the property representative.
