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The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for an area that includes Kenosha County.

The watch is set to be in effect until 1 a.m., Tuesday.

The NWS says tornado watches are issued when “conditions are favorable for the development of tornadoes in and close to the watch area. Their size can vary depending on the weather situation. They are usually issued for a duration of 4 to 8 hours. They normally are issued well in advance of the actual occurrence of severe weather. During the watch, people should review tornado safety rules and be prepared to move a place of safety if threatening weather approaches.”

More thunderstorms, maybe severe, are likely in our area Monday, says the latest, local National Weather Service forecast.

The peak time for a storm is between 6 to 10 p.m., but could start sooner or linger later.

Kenosha County is in the area of higher chance for severe weather, the NWS-Sullivan office says.

Bristol Progress Days held its annual parade Sunday afternoon.

It rained in the morning, but was clear and dry — but warm– by parade time.

The parade starts in central Bristol just west of Highway 45. It crosses the highway and then works its way past Village Hall and the fire station and south to Hansen Park, where the rest of the three-day festival’s activities take place.

Fire equipment from Bristol Fire and Rescue and other area departments, local government officials and candidates, marching bands and floats from organizations and businesses participated, most throwing lots of the candy that is part of the parade’s reputation.

Here is some video of the bands in the parade, the Westosha Central High School Marchinf Falcons and the The Rambler band from Kenosha:

Here are some more photos from the parade:

At 9:07 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding for an investigation in the 22400 block of 121st Street in Lale Shangri-la.

Per dispatch: Caller reporting smoke.

A thunderstorm is headed toward Kenosha County, the National Weather Service says in a special weather statement.

The statement is in effect until 9:45 p.m.

Wind gusts of 40-50 mph are associated with this storm. The NWS advises sheltering inside a building if possible.

The storm is tracking from the northwest.

A heat advisory has been issued for an area including Wisconsin including Kenosha County.

The advisory is set to be in effect from 2 to 7 p.m., Sunday.

Heat index values up to 100 are expected, the advisory text says.

Other counties in the advisory are Rock, Milwaukee, Racine, and Walworth counties.

The NWS advises:

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

The latest, local NWS forecast calls for a high temp here on Sunday of 91, with a 40 percent chance of rain or a rain or perhaps a thunderstorm through the morning, pausing during the afternoon, and then resuming in the evening

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Margaret Gillmore was named 2024 Miss Bristol at the Bristol Progress Days banquet Friday evening at the Parkway Chateau.

Gillmore was one of four contestants in this year’s contest, which is an annual part of the Bristol Progress Days community festival.

Gillmore is a Class of 2024 graduate of Westosha Central High School. She plans to attend the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point this fall with the goal of becoming a teacher and high school wrestling coach. Gillmore was a three-sport athlete at Westosha Central and a four-year letterman, competing in cross country, track and wrestling (which she demonstrated as part of the talent portion of the program Friday). At Central, she tutored other students and was a freshman and peer mentor. Gillmore was a member of the Bristol Challenge 4-H Club, serving as president and club photographer. She also has been a volunteer for Marleigh’s Ministry and the annual live nativity at her family’s Oakvue Farm. Her parents are Matthew and Jill Gillmore.

The other contestants this year were: Leslie Herrera (first runner-up), Amanda Gosuch (second runner-up) and Isabella Hannaman (third runner-up).

Gwen Tonyan and Gavin Goyke were named the 2024 Bristol Junior Outstanding Citizens at the Progress Days banquet Friday at the Parkway Chateau.

Each year a girl and a boy are named outstanding citizens as part of the three-day Bristol Progress Days community festival.

In her introduction at the banquet, Gwen was praised for always working for good grades and being willing to help teachers, staff and other students. She is a member of the Bristol Strivers 4-H Club, where she is involved with archery, arts and crafts and Ukrainian eggs. She was awarded a gold clover award for all her community service and volunteering this past year. She also plays o a Bristol Recreation Softball team.

In his introduction at the banquet, Gavin was praised for maintaining a 3.5 GPA. He is a member of the school’s production team and robotics club. He is a member of the school band and has earned many solo and ensemble festival awards. On the production team, he spent 150 hours of support, including training new techies in pro audio, lighting and videography. He was awarded the Silver Feather, given by high school techies, and the Legacy award for exceeding 450 hours of service.

Dennis and Linda Volling were named the 2024 Bristol Outstanding Citizens at the Bristol Progress Days banquet Friday night at the Parkway Chateau.

Naming of the outstanding citizens is a feature of the banquet, which kicks off the annual three-day community festival. Each year one man and one woman from Bristol are selected for the honor.

The Vollings were selected for being pillars of the Bristol community for almost 45 years, their introduction at the banquet said. Their involvement included the Bistol Fire Department, Bristol Grade School, Bristol Historical Society and Home and Community Education.

The couple are currently members of Daybreak Church, where they are active with Bible study, youth group and serving younger families.

A swim caution at Lance Park on Lake Mary in Twin Lakes has been lifted and a swim caution at Old Settlers County Park on Paddock Lake will remain in place for the weekend after resampling by Kenosha County Public Health Thursday.

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 Thursday result that allowed the lifting of the caution at Lance Park was 187 E.coli/100 mL.

The Thursday result that kept the caution in place at Old Settlers County Park was 261 E.coli/100 mL.

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A swim closure at Center Lake and a swim caution at Paddock Hooker Lakes Association beach have been lifted after resampling Wednesday by Kenosha County Public Health showed E.coli levels within acceptable range at those locations.

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.

Results from Wednesday resampling that led to the lifting of the closure and cautions were:

• PHLA – 131 E.coli/100 mL
• Center Lake – 219 E.coli/100 mL

Old Settlers County Park on Paddock Lake and Lance Park on Lake Mary in Twin Lakes, under swim cautions from testing earlier in the week, were scheduled to be resampled Thursday.

New sampling results announced Thursday were:

• Rock Lake – 25 E.coli/100mL mL.
• Powers Lake beach (reported by District of Powers Lake) — 7.4 E.coli/100

Note: This is a paid announcement from Bristol Progress Days — DH

2024 Bristol Progress Days, the annual community festival held the weekend after the Fourth of July in Bristol, will take place over three days on July 12, 13 and 14.

The theme for this year is “Soaring Together in 2024.”

The festivities include the Miss Bristol crowning and the Outstanding Citizens Awards, which are announced on Friday at the coronation banquet. The sports tournaments are always a big hit and the fireworks show and parade draw people from all over the southeastern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois area.

Here’s some of the other fun at Bristol Progress Days:

CORONATION BANQUET — This year’s Miss Bristol and the Outstanding Citizen announcements are made at the annual banquet held at the Parkway Chateau on Friday evening.

RUN/WALK — This year’s events will again include a 5K run/1.5 mile walk on Saturday morning, starting at Village Hall. Same day registration.

TALENT SHOW — On Saturday, July 13, at 2 p.m. The winner will receive a cash prize. Those looking to enter the talent show can register by calling 262-945-4481.

PARADE — The parade known for its large number of varied entries and its abundance of candy treats takes place starting at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. The parade route works its way through downtown Bristol and ends at Hansen Park, where the other Progress Days activities are held. Make sure to bring a container for all that candy!

FIREWORKS — The annual fireworks display takes place at dusk on Sunday.

INFLATABLES — The festival will host a variety of inflatables, with wristband specials for extended fun for the youngsters.

MAGICIAN — There will be a magic show at 5 and 7 p.m. on Saturday.

AUCTION — A live auction will take place Sunday following the parade at 2:30 p.m.

MUSIC — Music in the beer tent will be provided: On Saturday (7:30 p.m.) by Conviction and on Sunday (6 p.m.) by TRIP.

SOFTBALL — Softball tournaments will take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

KIDS FUN — Saturday is a special one for kids at Progress Days with a kids game area and pedal pull starting at 11 a.m.

VOLLEYBALL — A volleyball tournament will take place at Hansen Park on Saturday.

BAGGO — A baggo tournament will take place at Hansen Park on Friday. Registration is at 6 p.m. and the play begins at 6:30 p.m.

DART BALL — A Dart ball tournmanent will take place on Saturday, with registration starting at 10 a.m.

GARDEN TRACTOR PULL — A garden tractor pull will take place Saturday with registration starting at 11 a.m.

RAFFLES — Tickets are $5 each with only 1,000 sold. Drawing is at 8:45 p.m., Sunday. This year’s raffle prizes are: First place, foosball table; second prize, $200 gas card; third prize, $75. Drawing is at 8:45 p.m., Sunday.

PING PONG BALL DROP — Get your ping pong ball for $2 each. Prizes are gift cards to 45 DIner: $100, $50, $50 and $25 value. Drop is at 6:15 p.m., Saturday.

More information available here.

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:

Paddock Hooker Lakes Association Beach and Center Lake are closed to swimming and Old Settlers County Park on Paddock Lake and Lance Park on Lake Mary in Twin Lakes are under swim cautions after testing Tuesday by Kenosha County Public Health 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 results that prompted the closures and cautions were:

• Center Lake – 1046 E.coli/100 mL.
• PHLA – >2419 E.coli/100 mL.
• Old Settlers County Park – 308 E.coli/100 mL
• Lance Park – 435 E.coli/100 mL –

These locations are scheduled to be sampled Wednesday. Rock Lake is scheduled for its first sampling of the week on Wednesday as well.

Kenosha County Public Health test results (except where noted) from Tuesday were:

Salem Lakes – Silver Lake County Park beach 11 E.coli/100 mL; Silver Lake DeWitt Park 18 E.coli/100mL; Lake Shangri-la 220th Ct. 73E.coli/100 mL; Center Lake 1046 E.coli/100 mL; Camp Lake 84 E.coli/100 mL; Hooker Lake Boat Launch 9 E.coli/100 mL

Paddock Lake — Old Settlers County Park beach 308 E.coli/100 mL; Hoag Park 126 E.coli/100 mL; North Shore Association 22 E.coli/100 mL; PHLA beach >2419 E.coli/100mL; PHLA Diving Board 31 E.coli/100 mL.

Wheatland — Lilly Lake 11 E.coli/100 mL.

Twin Lakes — Lance Park on Lake Mary 435 E.coli/100mL.

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:

The Paddock Lake Village Board is scheduled to hold a committee of the whole meeting Wednesday at Village Hall (municipal building) starting at 6 p.m.

Formal action is not taken at committee of the whole meetings, which are for discussion of issues.

Agenda items include:

• Communication towers lease renewal.
• 2023 Financial Position Audit.
• Water main replacement pay request 1.
• WisDot road salt contract.

The full agenda is available here.

Note: This is a paid announcement from Bristol Progress Days — DH

Bristol Progress Days, the annual community festival held the weekend after the Fourth of July in Bristol, will take place over three days on July 12, 13 and 14.

The theme for this year is “Soaring Together in 2024.”

The festivities include the Miss Bristol crowning and the Outstanding Citizens Awards, which are announced on Friday at the coronation banquet. The sports tournaments are always a big hit and the fireworks show and parade draw people from all over the southeastern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois area.

Here’s some of the other fun at Bristol Progress Days:

CORONATION BANQUET — This year’s Miss Bristol and the Outstanding Citizen announcements are made at the annual banquet held at the Parkway Chateau on Friday evening.

RUN/WALK — This year’s events will again include a 5K run/1.5 mile walk on Saturday morning, starting at Village Hall. Same day registration.

TALENT SHOW — On Saturday, July 13, at 2 p.m. The winner will receive a cash prize. Those looking to enter the talent show can register by calling 262-945-4481.

PARADE — The parade known for its large number of varied entries and its abundance of candy treats takes place starting at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. The parade route works its way through downtown Bristol and ends at Hansen Park, where the other Progress Days activities are held. Make sure to bring a container for all that candy!

FIREWORKS — The annual fireworks display takes place at dusk on Sunday.

INFLATABLES — The festival will host a variety of inflatables, with wristband specials for extended fun for the youngsters.

MAGICIAN — There will be a magic show at 5 and 7 p.m. on Saturday.

AUCTION — A live auction will take place Sunday following the parade at 2:30 p.m.

MUSIC — Music in the beer tent will be provided: On Saturday (7:30 p.m.) by Conviction and on Sunday (6 p.m.) by TRIP.

SOFTBALL — Softball tournaments will take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

KIDS FUN — Saturday is a special one for kids at Progress Days with a kids game area and pedal pull starting at 11 a.m.

VOLLEYBALL — A volleyball tournament will take place at Hansen Park on Saturday.

BAGGO — A baggo tournament will take place at Hansen Park on Friday. Registration is at 6 p.m. and the play begins at 6:30 p.m.

DART BALL — A Dart ball tournmanent will take place on Saturday, with registration starting at 10 a.m.

GARDEN TRACTOR PULL — A garden tractor pull will take place Saturday with registration starting at 11 a.m.

RAFFLES — Tickets are $5 each with only 1,000 sold. Drawing is at 8:45 p.m., Sunday. This year’s raffle prizes are: First place, foosball table; second prize, $200 gas card; third prize, $75. Drawing is at 8:45 p.m., Sunday.

PING PONG BALL DROP — Get your ping pong ball for $2 each. Prizes are gift cards to 45 DIner: $100, $50, $50 and $25 value. Drop is at 6:15 p.m., Saturday.

More information available here.

The Brighton School District #1 board is scheduled to meet Wednesday, starting at 6 p.m. in the school library.

Agenda items include:

• Approval of new hire contracts: Special education teacher, guidance counselor, art and designated building substitute.
• Shared services agreement for OT with Salem School.
• Closed Session to discuss specific employees.

The full agenda is available here.

At about 5 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue and Kansasville Fire and Rescue are responding for a report of a fire in the 21800 block of Burlington Road (Highway 142) in Brighton.

Per dispatch: This os being reported as a gas grill on fire. Fire started during changing of a fuel tank.

At about 3:15 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units and sheriff’s deputies are responding to a crash in the 9600 block of Camp Lake Road in Camp Lake.

Per dispatch: This is being reported as a single vehicle crash with injuries being reported.