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 responding for crash in Slades Corners
At about 4:53 p.m., Wheatland Vol 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 Highways 50 and P in Slades Corners.
Per dispatch: Motorcycle and another vehicle involved. Injuries being reported.
A word from our sponsors: June 7, 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:
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 in Trevor
At about 9:09 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to the 11700 block of Highway 83 (Antioch Road) for a report of a crash.
Per dispatch: Two vehicles involved.
UPDATE 9:20 p.m. — Antioch Fire and Rescue responding with an ambulance to the scene.
Units responding for crash in Salem Lakes
At 9:06 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a crash in the 26200 block of Highway 50 in Salem Lakes.
Per dispatch: Two vehicles involved. One is a motorcycle.
UPDATE 9:14 p.m. — Twin Lakes Rescue responding as mutual aid to the scene with an ambulance.
UPDATE 9:17 p.m. — Bristol Fire and Rescue requested to respond with an ambulance to the scene. One vehicle on fire.
Deaths June 6, 2025: Colleen Behrens, Patricia J Vozel
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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: Washburn Lodge pork chop dinner is June 14; to benefit fund for children of fallen police officers
Note: The following is a paid announcement from Washburn Lodge — DH
Trevor Fleege appointed to Paris seat on Westosha Central High School board
Trevor Fleege has been appointed to the Paris seat on the Westosha Central High School board
The board interviewed candidates for the seat at a meeting Monday.
From a Westosha Central High School District news release:
The Westosha Central High School District Board of Education welcomes Trevor Fleege as the newest board member, filling the Paris seat vacancy created when Jay Nutting, who moved from Paris to Brighton, resigned his Paris seat to take his newly elected Brighton seat.
The board interviewed four strong candidates for the position, and following the interviews and deliberation, Mr. Fleege was appointed to the seat. Mr. Fleege’s passion for being open-minded, an independent thinker, and listening to all perspectives before making a decision, along with his belief that the board’s purpose is to support the academic and social development of students, was evident in his interview. Mr. Fleege holds a BS in agriculture and an MS in business and holds a leadership position at a Wisconsin dairy company.
Mr. Fleege lives in Paris with his wife and two sons – one attends Paris Elementary School and one attends Westosha Central High School. He looks forward to serving on the Westosha Central Board of Education, saying, “I’m honored to join the WCHS school board to serve as the Paris district representative. I see many positive things happening at WCHS and am impressed with the academic and social development opportunities the school offers to its students. I look forward to working with the community, fellow board members, and school staff to help build on that success.”
Units responding for gas line leak in Salem
At about 9:40 a.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units are joining Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue already on the scene of a gas line leak in Salem.
The incident is in the 8500 block of 226th Avenue in Salem.
UPDATE 10:06 a.m. — Salem Lakes command reports We Energies crew on scene. Fire units preparing to return to quarters.
2025 Kenosha County Dairy Breakfast is June 14
The 2025 Kenosha County Dairy breakfast is June 14, from 6:30-10:30 a.m. at Mighty Grand Dairy Farms 22811 18th St., in Brighton.
Tickets for the breakfast will be $10, 6 years old and younger are free. Tickets are cash only and only available at the event. Parking will be on-site at the farm. In case of rain, alternative parking with a shuttle service will be provided for all visitors.
The event features a big farm breakfast, a Wisconsin products tent with items to purchase, an agriculture tent to learn more about the workings of a farm, kids tent, farm toys for sale and lots of cows. The breakfast includes scrambled eggs with ham and cheese, pancakes, muffins, yogurt, juice and Culver’s ice cream.
Mighty Grand Dairy is a multi-family, multi generational farm. Milk produced at the farm is used to makes Italian cheeses for pizza and other Italian dishes.
Units responding for fire in Twin Lakes
At about 9:10 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire Department units are responding to a report of a fire in the 100 block of Hawthorne Drive in Twin Lakes.
Per dispatch: This is being reported as a power line that was smoking and now sparking when it hits the ground. Located behind a home. Utility company also responding.
UPDATE 9:18 p.m. — Unit arriving on scene reports small fire in trees behind house. Fire contained,
Deaths June 5, 2025: Cruz M. Guajardo, Tina LaPoint
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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 →Bristol and Paris Cemetery Association annual meeting is June 18
The Bristol and Paris Cemetery Association will be holding their annual meeting on Wednesday June 18, at 2 p.m. at the Paris Town Hall at 16607 Burlington Rd (Highway 142).
All interested parties are welcome.
Entries sought for 2025 Miss Bristol contest
Do you live in Bristol? Run for Miss Bristol.
2025 Bristol Progress Days is July 11 -13.
Contestants need to be a Bristol Resident and be between the age of 16-21. They need to attend preliminary judging, rehearsal and the three days of Progress Days.
Why should I run? To have fun, meet new people, community outreach, and much, much more.
- $500 Miss Bristol Scholarship
- $250 First Runner Up
- $150 Second Runner Up
- $100 Third Runner Up
- $25 Miss Congeniality
All contestants receive a Gift Bag of Prizes.
Any questions please call Carol Gorsuch @ 262 758-3912 or Cheryl Nichols @262-945-4481.
Deaths June 4, 2025: Elaine B. Baumann
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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 →Lake test results June 4, 2025: Swim advisory removed for Center Lake
A swim advisory for Center Lake was removed after follow-up testing by Kenosha County showed E.coli levels within normal range 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.
Testing at Center Lake conducted Tuesday showed a result of 2 E.coli/100 mL.
ATVs/UTVs can now be used on Twin Lakes roads
Twin Lakes roads are now open to use by ATVs and UTVs after the last step of completing the installation of route signs was recently completed, village President Howard Skinner announced Monday.
“The village is ready for the roads to be used,” Skinner said, advising “Follow the rules closely.”
The village passed an ordiance permitting ATV/UTV use last summer, but the installation of signs needed to be completed before road use could actually take place.
Here are some of the highlights of ATV/UTV rules in Twin Lakes:
- Use is allowed on all village roads, unless posted. Use is also allowed on some county roads marked with signage. Private roads require permission.
- Operators must have a driver’s license.
- Allowed operation hours are 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- All pertinent state regulations apply.
The village has a brochure available explaining the rules and regulations. A copy is available here. For those who want to dig deeper, the entire ordinance is available here.
A word from our sponsors: Wilmot Auto Service offers exceptional service, quality products and unparalleled customer satisfaction
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
County hosts hazardous waste, e-waste drop off
From Kenosha County:
Kenosha County held its annual household hazardous waste collection event at the County Center in Bristol on Saturday.
Hundreds of vehicles streamed through the five-hour event, which offered residents an opportunity to safely dispose of household chemicals and electronic waste.
The event is organized in partnership between the county and WM. It also included a diaper drive for 1HOPE, a nonprofit organization that provides support for foster families.
June 2, 2025 lake test results: Center Lake under swim advisory
Center Lake is under a swim advisory after testing from 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 from Monday that prompted the advisory was 276.0 E.coli/100 mL. Center Lake is expected to be resampled this week.
Full Kenosha County Public Health test results (except where noted) for Western Kenosha County from Tuesday were:
Salem Lakes – Silver Lake County Park beach 96 E.coli/100 mL; Silver Lake DeWitt Park 5 E.coli/100mL; Lake Shangri-la 220th Ct. 11 E.coli/100 mL; Center Lake 276 E.coli/100 mL; Camp Lake 31 E.coli/100 mL; Hooker Lake Boat Launch 16 E.coli/100 mL; Rock Lake 11 E.coli/100 mL
Paddock Lake — Old Settlers County Park beach 2 E.coli/100 mL; Hoag Park 126 E.coli/100 mL; North Shore Association 3 E.coli/100 mL; PHLA beach 4 E.coli/100mL; PHLA diving board 52 E.coli/100 mL.
Wheatland — Lilly Lake <1 E.coli/100 mL.
Twin Lakes — Lance Park on Lake Mary 28 E.coli/100mL.
Deaths June 3, 2025: Daniel M. Fisher, Barbara Ann Wells, Enrique Martinez Lozano Jr., Jon R. Quadracci, Edward Roy Edquist, Kenneth Eugene Kolls
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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 Lily Lake
At about 2:02 p.m., Wheatland Vol. Fire Department, Town of Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units are responding for a report of a fire in the 7600 block of 335th Avenue in Lily Lake.
Per dispatch: Tree reported on fire.
UPDATE about 2:08 p.m. — Unit on the scene reports active tree fire from down wire. Response from We Energies requested.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Kenosha County by the National Weather Service.
The warning is set to be in effect until 2:30 p.m.
UPDATE 2:06 p.m. — Warning for eastern Kenosha County has been issued until 2:45 p.m.
Units responding for crash in Randall
At about 1:30 p.m., Town of Randall Fire Department, Wheatland Vol Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies and the Whea are responding to a report of a crash in the 8900 block of Highway JI in Randall.
Per dispatch: Injuries being reported.
Rain, maybe storms expected
Rain and maybe thunderstorms are expected Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning, says the latest, local National Weather Service forecast.
In all, we could get about 1 inch of rainfall total.
Wednesday may be breezy with a 10 to 15 mph south wind with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tuesday’s high temperature should reach 83, while Wednesday will top out at 66.
Deaths June 2, 2025: Patricia A. Wyka, Patrick John Wepking
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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 →Wilmot UHS closed due to power outage
Wilmot Union High School is closed today due to a power outage, the school announced via social media.
Students on buses were brought to school, but were bussed back home after the decision to close was made.
We Energies says a power outage in that area of Kenosha County started at 7:51 a.m. and is affecting almost 1,800 customers. A crew is on the way and cause is undetermined at this time. Estimated time of service restoration is 10:30 a.m.
WIlmot anticipates classes resuming Tuesday, according to a social media post.
Hot Monday, Tuesday; rain also on the way
High temperatures are expected to top 80 degrees Monday and Tuesday.
But the warm-up will be short-lived with temps in the 60s and low 70s back by Wednesday.
And Tuesday and Wednesday loook to be wet.
High temperatures should reach 83 Monday and 84 Tuesday, says the latest, local National Weather Service forecast. In contrast, Wednesday will reach just 66.
The rain is expected Tuesday afternoon with a 50 percent chance. Tuesday night that chance increases to 90 percent, with a slight chance of a thunderstorm as well. Wednesday’s chance of rain is 60 percent.
Lesser chances of rain are also in the forecast for Wednesday night (20 percent chance) and Thursday afternoon and night (20 and 30 percent).
Veterans celebrated at 2025 Kenosha County executive’s annual Veterans Appreciation Memorial Picnic.
From Kenosha County:
All veterans were celebrated — and one received a special honor — on Friday, at County Executive Samantha Kerkman’s annual Veterans Appreciation Memorial Picnic.
The event, now in its third year, again featured a free lunch served courtesy of Mission BBQ, resource tables with information about county and VA services, and an opportunity for veterans and their families to enjoy the scenic grounds of the Kenosha County Veterans Memorial Park and its Veterans Honor Plaza.
New this year was the presentation of the inaugural Kenosha County Veteran of the Year Award, granted to Vietnam veteran Milt Dean.
“I am both humbled and honored to be the recipient of this award,” Dean said, thanking his wife Jackie and the county executive for their support.
A Kenosha native, Dean has 52 years of service in education, including 34 years as a fifth- and sixth-grade teacher at Prairie Lane Elementary School, where he remains involved today — more than two decades after his retirement — as an intramural sports instructor.
Some of Dean’s students from over the years came to the picnic to see Dean receive his honors. One of them, Michelle Holmes, traveled about two and a half hours from her home in Hancock, Wis., to surprise her former teacher.
Dean is also active in many veterans’ organizations and has been a prolific blood donor and supporter of Special Olympics.
“The Veteran of the Year Award is intended to honor outstanding veterans for their service to the community after their time in military service,” Kerkman said. “And I can think of nobody better than Milt Dean to receive the honor.”
Kenosha County Veterans Service Officer also addressed the audience, speaking of the unbreakable bonds that are formed among those who serve in the military.
“Despite all the differences we have — race, gender, religion, or political affiliation — military service is the tie that binds us,” Blasi said, “even well after we’ve taken off the uniform.”
Here are some more photos from the event submitted by Kenosha County:
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