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From the Kenosha County Executive’s Office:

A popular, free concert series hosted by Kenosha County Parks will return to Old Settlers Park for a full, 10-week season this year, county and village officials announced today.

The 2025 concert series schedule received unanimous approval by the Paddock Lake Village Board earlier this week.
As such, concerts will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. each Thursday from June 12 through Aug. 21 (with the exception of July 3) in the recently constructed band shelter at Old Settlers Park, 24100 75th St.

“Thanks to the support of our partners at the Village of Paddock Lake, Rhythm on the Lake will be back — better than ever — in 2025,” said County Executive Samantha Kerkman. “We’re delighted to bring this free, family-friendly event to the community.”

Each concert night will include a pop-up beer garden with beer, nonalcoholic beverages and snacks available for purchase. The Paddock Lake Lions Club and the Kiwanis Club of Westosha- Salem will take turns operating the concessions, with 100 percent of the proceeds benefitting those organizations.

Paddock Lake Village President Pro Tempore Alex Attiah said he and the Village Board are pleased to work with the county on the concert series.

“We’re looking forward to having this concert series in Paddock Lake and utilizing the new band shelter that we have,” Attiah said. “It’s a great community event — something we look forward to every Thursday during the summer.”

County Board Supervisor John Poole, also a Paddock Lake Village Board Trustee, noted that this year’s schedule will increase the number of concerts in Old Settlers Park from five to 10.

“With an average attendance of over 200 people, this series is well-attended each week,” Poole said. “I appreciate the work that County Executive Kerkman and county Parks Director Wyatt Moore put into expanding this popular summer event in Paddock Lake!”

Moore said the Rhythm on the Lake concerts are an important part of a broad array of events and programming that Kenosha County Parks will present throughout the summer. He said the schedule of musical performers will be announced this spring.

“This is still a relatively new event, and we’re really excited about the positive feedback we’ve been getting over the last two years,” Moore said. “It’s going to be another great summer of music in the park, alongside the lake, in Old Settlers Park.”

Races for Wheatland town office will be uncontested in the April 1 election.

However, there will be somewhat of a new face in the town chairman seat. Incumbent Brett Butler is not running for re-election The only candidate to file for town chairman is Jeff Butler, a past town chairman, who last held the office in 2009.

Those filing for the remaining offices are:

• Incumbent Supervisor 2 Kelly Wilson
• Incumbent Supervisor 1  Kyle Madsen 
• Incumbent Constable  Robert Santelli Jr.
• Incumbent Municipal Judge Terry Simmons

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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:

Note: This is a paid announcement from Westosha Sports Complex — DH

Sign up is underway for 12-Week 9-Hole Individual Golf League at Westosha Sports Complex.

The league starts the week of 01/27/25.

Non-Members: $280 Click here or call us at 262-885-6110

Members $140 (must have an active membership that expires April 1st or later )

MUST call us at 262-885-6110 to sign up.

First come first served gets choice of 5:00 or 7:00 tee time Monday thru Friday(Ask us about weekend times)

1-2 players per time slot are allotted 1 hour complete their round. 3-4 players per time slot are allotted 2 hours to complete their round

Stableford Scoring. Cash prizes based on number of participants, optional weekly skins game

Click here for more information.

A man died in a crash in Paris Thursday morning.

From a Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department news release:

On Thursday, January 16th, 2025, around 6:00 A.M. the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office (KESO) responded to the intersection of CTH-N (38^th St.) and CTH-MB (152^nd Ave.) for a semi-truck vs. pickup truck crash. A semi-truck was traveling north on CTH-MB and failed to stop at a required stop sign at CTH-N. The semi-truck proceeded through the intersection as the victim was traveling west on CTH-N in a pick-up truck. The pickup truck crashed into the trailer of the semi where it became stuck under the trailer. The pickup truck operator was the only occupant of 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 operator of the semi-truck remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation. The use of intoxicants is not expected to be a contributing factor. The intersection of CTH-N and CTH-MB was shut down from 6:00 A.M. and 11:50 A.M.

The victim, a 70-year-old male, will not be identified at this time out of consideration of 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.

Western Kenosha County is set to get a couple of noticeably warmer days followed up by even colder days than this week.

Thursday’s high should reach 35 and Friday’s high 42, says the latest, local National Weather Service forecast. Lows both days will be in the 20s.

However the warm spell will be short lived. Saturday’s high will be in the mid 20s and Sunday’s in single digits. Sunday will be windy too., with gusts to 25 mph. The low point will be Monday with a high of 1 forecasted.

Temps may rebound into the 20s by Wednesday.

The only precipitation in that period is possible Friday with a 20 percent chance of rain and/of snow.

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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:

Twin Lakes Fire Department and Rescue Squad have annoinced the hiring of its first full-time staff.

The full-time staff are: Chip Walmsley, Hannah Felipze, Justin Ball, Jade Edwards and John Zwilling.

The process to bring full-time EMS staff to the department began in 2023.

Here is a news release issued by the department Tuesday:

The Twin Lakes Fire Department and Rescue Squad is proud to announce a historic moment in its almost 100-year legacy: the addition of our first-ever full-time staff. This significant step forward marks the culmination of nearly two years of planning and collaboration between the department, the communities we serve, and the dedicated individuals who make up our team.Since its founding in 1929, the Twin Lakes Fire Department has been a cornerstone of safety and service for the communities of Twin Lakes, Randall, and parts of Wheatland. Over the years, we have relied on the hard work and dedication of our volunteer and part-time members. However, as demand for emergency services has grown and staffing challenges have persisted, the need for a full-time team became clear. For the past five years, we have faced critical shortages in part-time personnel and volunteers, limiting our ability to ensure timely responses. Recognizing this challenge, the department undertook an in-depth assessment nearly two years ago to determine the best path forward.With the addition of full-time staff, we are excited to bring significant improvements to the quality of care and emergency response times for our community. By having personnel stationed at our station 24/7, we anticipate reducing response times by up to 8 to 10 minutes. This decrease can make a life-saving difference during medical emergencies, fires, and other critical incidents.“This is a monumental step for the Twin Lakes Fire Department and Rescue Squad,” said Ron Redlin, Fire Chief. “The decision to hire full-time staff was not made lightly. It required meticulous planning, input from our department members, and the unwavering support of the communities we serve. We are incredibly grateful for the trust and encouragement shown by our residents throughout this process.”This initiative is a testament to the forward-thinking leadership and commitment to public safety that has defined the Twin Lakes Fire Department for a century. By adapting to the evolving needs of our community, we continue to honor our mission: to protect lives and property with integrity, professionalism, and dedication.As we look to the future, we remain committed to fostering community support and engagement. We invite residents to visit the station, meet the new full-time team, and learn more about how this historic change will benefit our shared community.For more information, contact us directly at the station.

The Twin Lakes #4 School District (Lakewood School) board is scheduled to meet Wednesday, starting at 4 p.m. in the school library.

Agenda items include:

• Closed session to consider staffing
• Food service
• Budget update
• Approval of open enrollment seats 2025-2026

The full agenda is available here.

The Bristol School District #1 board is scheduled to meet Wednesday starting at 4:30 p.m. in the school library.

Agenda items include:

• 2024-2025 audit findings
• Open enrollment seats
• Closed session to discuss employment of administration

The full agenda is available here.

The Wilmot Union High School District board is scheduled to meet Wednesday, starting at 6 p.m. in the school library.

Agenda items include:

• Initial Resolution Authorizing General Obligation Bonds in an Amount Not to Exceed $23,400,000
• Resolution Providing for a Referendum Election on the Question of the Approval of an Initial Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of General Obligation Bonds in an Amount Not to Exceed $23,400,000
• Special Education Open Enrollment Limits for the 2025-2026 School Year
• Regular Education Open Enrollment Limits for the 2025-2026 School Year
• Closed session to consider: Individual Employee Performance Concerns, Individual Employee Compensation Request.

The full agenda is available here,

Town Board races in Paris will be uncontested in the April election.

Filing for office by last week’s deadline are:

• Chairman John Holloway, incumbent
• Supervisor # 1- Roger Gahart
• Supervisor #2 – Martin Vanderwerff, incumbent.

Incumbent Supervisor # 1 Ken Monson did not run for re-election.

The Westosha Central High School District board is scheduled to meet Tuesday, starting at 5 p.m., with an executive session at 4 p.m. in the upper commons at the school.

Agenda items include:

• Closed session to discuss and take action, if appropriate, on administrative contracts, post-retirement compensation plans, and a situation involving a student
• Adoption of Open Enrollment Limits for 2025-26
• Approval of 2025-27 Administrative Contracts
• Exploration of Virtual Programming for 2026-27

The full agenda is available here.

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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:

At about 4:19 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire Department units and Twin Lakes Police are responding for an investigation in the 100 block of Main Street in Twin Lakes.

Per dispatch: Caller reporting possible carbon monoxide leak.

At about 3:05 p.m., Bristol Fire and Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a report of a crash at Highways 45 and 50 in Bristol.

Per dispatch: Two vehicles reported and injuries being reported.

UPDATE 3:07 p.m. — Eastbound lanes and right turn lane onto Highway 45 being blocked.

UPDATE 3:09 p.m. — Fire unit arriving on scene reports may be four vehicles involved. One is a semi tractor trailer.

UPDATE 3:22 p.m. — Dispatch reports tow being sent for semi.

Note: The following is a paid announcement from Aging & Disability Resource Center — DH

Kenosha County Aging & Disability Resource Center’s (ADRC) Durable Medical Equipment Loan & Supply Closet provides durable medical equipment as well as nutritional supplements and incontinence products for older adults and adults with disabilities who are in need. 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 & Supply Closet is supported by generous community donations. Currently the closet is in need of adult Incontinence products, pull-ups, all sizes.

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.

It’s going to get pretty cold early this week.

The latest, local National Weather Service forecast says the high temperature Monday will reach just 16. Wind chills will be between 5 and -5. The low Monday night should drop to 1, with wind chill between zero and -10.

Tuesday will be similar if a bit colder with a high of 15, wind chill during the day of -5 to -15 and a low around 2.

Temperatures will begin to rebound some Wednesday and be downright unseasonable Thursday and Friday with highs of 37 and 40 respectively.

It won’t last though. The high will slip below 30 Saturday and be back in the teens by Sunday.

There’s no significant chance of precipitation all week at this point.

The Salem School District board is scheduled to hold a special meeting Monday. starting at 4:15 p.m. in the large group instruction room.

Agenda items are:

• Resolution Authorizing the School District Budget to Exceed Revenue Limit by $2,000,000 Per Year for Three Years for Non-Recurring Purposes
• Resolution Providing for a Referendum Election on the Question of the Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the School District Budget to Exceed Revenue Limit by $2,000,000 Per Year for Three Years for Non-Recurring Purposes

The full agenda is available here.

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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:

At about 10:10 a.m., Town of Randall Fire Department, Wheatland Vol Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a crash in the 32300 block of Highway CK in Randall.

Per dispatch: Two vehicles involved. Injuries unknown.

UPDATE 10:18 a.m. — Randall command on the scene confirms two vehicles involved, both off the roadway.

UPDATE 10:32 a.m. — Highway CK traffic being blocked at Fox River Road.

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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:

At about 7:39 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding for a crash at Highway B and F in Silver Lake.

Per dispatch: Injuries being reported. Deputies already on scene. Two vehicle involved. Both in a ditch.

Our area may see some freezing rain and snow says the latest, local National Weather Service forecast.

Snow may start around 4 a.m. and then mix with freezing rain after 5 a.m. The rain should stop around 10 a.m., but the snow may linger a bit longer. Total snow accumulation should be less than a half inch.

Friday’s high temperature should reach 30.

Saturday sounds more pleasant with mostly sunny skies and a high near 30.

On Sunday there’s a greater chance of snow (70 percent), but accumulation should again be less than a half inch.

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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: