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Note: The following is a paid announcement from Joyce’s Preschool — DH

Voters in Twin Lakes were able to weigh-in on a funding for enhanced emergency medical services referendum in Tuesday’s election.

The question sought approval to levy $450,000 per year over the state imposed levy limit.

At about 8:36 p.m. with one poll of one reporting what may be incomplete results:

• No 1959 (57.45%)
• Yes  1769  (52.55%)

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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:

While we wait for results from races national to local that everyone is anxious to see in Tuesday’s election, here are some facts about voting for this election in Kenosha County, courtesy of Kenosha County Clerk Regi Waligora:

How many people have already voted? — At the close of business Friday, 30,403 Kenosha County voters had cast ballots during in-person absentee voting hours at city, town and village clerks’ offices. Including ballots received by mail, Kenosha County voters have returned 46,009 absentee ballots, equating to nearly 48 percent of the current total of registered voters in the county. Waligora said the total of absentee ballots received will continue to increase until 8 p.m.
Tuesday, which is the deadline for voters to return them to their municipal clerk’s office.

How many people are registered? — As of Friday, the number of registered voters in Kenosha County was 96,128. Waligora said that reflects an increase of 4,246, or 4.6 percent, since Oct. 1. Of the newly registered voters, 54 percent are from the City of Kenosha, Waligora added.

What about delays in reporting? — Waligora said that due to the number of absentee ballots received for this election, there may be a delay in results reporting at times throughout the evening. This, she said, is due to the amount of time it takes to process the absentee ballots, as well as by-hand tallying that is needed to count votes for registered write-in candidates. “If necessary, we will continue to post updates on the top of the results page regarding any delays throughout election night,” Waligora said. “This helps to communicate the status of the election and provide transparency to the public. “In my office, we understand that this is an election where everyone will be anxiously awaiting the results. The poll workers, municipal clerks and the county clerk staff work as quickly as they can, being conscientious about accuracy, to get the result to the public.”

“Unofficial” vs. “official” results — Waligora said it is important for the public to be aware that the results posted for
elections are “Unofficial Results” until they have been checked and canvassed by the County Board of Canvassers, which occurs in the days following the election. Upon completion of the canvass, the County Board of Canvassers certifies a Votes Cast and Summary Statement, that the board has found the results to be correct and true as
compiled from the original returns made to the Kenosha County Clerk. This certification is then submitted to the Wisconsin Elections Commission for state certification.

Bristol Fire and Rescue recently recognized individuals who helped save a life this summer.

The recognition of the following individuals in the rescue of patient Aaron Robbins who was having a cardiac arrest on Aug. 17 took place at last week’s Bristol Village Board meeting:

• From the fire department: BC AEMT Mike Keller, FFP Nicholas Keller, FFP STanley Kessel, FFP Eric Lucas, FFP Matt Panek, FF EMT Alyssa Wegzryn, FF EMT Sara Mendez.
• From the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department: Deputy Lacy Ebler.
• Joint Services Dispatch: Ryan Echtenaccher
• Bystander: Justin Hammond

“This was a huge team effort and many links in the chain of survival fell into place on Aug. 17, which makes me very proud and happy to tell you Aaron Robbins has made a full recovery,” Bristol fire Chief John Niederer said. “

Here is video of all of Niederer’s comments:

Robbins attended the ceremony and expressed gratitude to all who had a role in saving his life. He embraced Hammond, the first person to perform CPR on him.

“I just want to say thank you to everyone,” Robbins said. “I really appreciate everything that everyone has done.”

Robbins also noted that he had heard that the ceremony was on National First Responders Day.

“How cool is that? Robbins said.

Each person listed above was recognized individually at the ceremony.

At about 7:25 p.m., Twin Lakes Fire Department units and a Twin Lakes Police officer are responding to the 1700 Sunset Drive in Twin Lakes for an alarm.

Per dispatch: This is being reported as a residential fire alarm.

The rainy weather that started Sunday is expected to continue for a couple more days, says the latest, local National Weather Service forecast.

Monday rain is most likely in the morning before 9 a.m. It may take a break for a bit, but should start up again around 10 p.m. and continue through about 8 a.m., Tuesday. Rain is likely again Tuesday afternoon.

There’s also a chance of a thunderstorm from 7 p.m. Monday through about 8 a.m., Wednesday.

High temperatures early in the week should be in the 60s and slip into the 50s later in the week. Tuesday’s low should be kind of high, at 62, but lows after that will slip into the 40s and high 30s after that.

St. Francis Xavier Parish in Brighton will host its Turkey Dinner & Bazaar Nov. 3.

Turkey dinner with all the fixings will be served carry-out or dine in from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Tickets are $20 each.

The event also will include raffles, silent auction, bake sale and games.

St. Francis Xavier Parish is located at 1704 240th Ave., on Highway X, one mile south of Highway 142 in Brighton.

Riverport Chorus has issued an open invitation for local ladies who love to sing. Guests are welcome to join the chorus for November and early December to learn and perform Christmas carols and other holiday music favorites together during the upcoming holiday season.

“We encourage you to let your inner elf shine,” said Julie Quesenberry, chorus president. “This is a great way to get into the holiday spirit and explore the joy of four-part acapella harmony with Riverport Chorus.”

A series of guest nights will take place on Mondays (7:00 to 8:30 pm), running from November 4 through December 9, in the Choir Room at Wilmot Union High School, 11112 308^th Ave., Wilmot.  (Music and learning tracks will be provided for a $15 refundable deposit.) There is no cost for participation and no long-term commitment.

Guests attending these special rehearsals will be able to sing with the chorus for a festive seasonal performance on Saturday, Dec. 14 (at 6 pm), at Christ Lutheran Church in Paddock Lake. Admission is free for this event, which is open to the public.

Riverport Chorus, celebrating 60 years in 2024, is a chapter of Sweet Adelines International. The group rehearses Monday evenings at 7 pm at Wilmot Union High School. Singing women are welcome to visit any rehearsal.

At about 3:53 p.m., Wheatland Vol Fire Department, Town of Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue units are responding for an investigation in the 37100 block of 65th Court in Wheatland.

Per dispatch: Caller reporting smoke.

Note: This is a paid announcement from McNeill for District Attorney, Loren Keating Treasurer — DH

Carli McNeill is backed in this election for Kenosha County District Attorney by crime victims she has worked with, individual law enforcement officers, organizations that represent law enforcement, and leaders in the Kenosha Community.
While Carli’s opponent says he stands with law enforcement, in this election, law enforcement stands with Carli.

Carli McNeill has the endorsements of the Kenosha Professional Police Association Board and the Kenosha County Deputy Sheriff’s Association. Her opponent is endorsed by no law enforcement groups. Carli is also endorsed by many individual law enforcement officers including Jon Hasselbrink who has said in support of Carli:

“I’ve been in law enforcement for over 20 years, with the last 13 as a Detective.  I have worked with Carli McNeill on many cases.  The biggest endorsement I can give is this – if one of my loved ones was ever a victim of a crime, I want Carli to prosecute the defendant.”

Vote for the candidate with widespread community support!  Vote for the best person for the job!  Vote McNeill for DA!

Learn more at mcneill4da.com

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Trick or treat weather shouldn’t be too scary, but it will be windy with dropping temperatures.

The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for Kenosha County from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Thursday. Winds may reach 20 to 30 mph with gusts as high as 50 mph.

Rain is possible before noon. Temperatures will then start dropping from about 62 at noon to the upper 40s by the end of official trick or treat hours.

Here are the official trick or treat hours for municipalities that have designated hours today:

• Bristol 4-7 p.m.
• Paddock Lake 4-7 p.m.
• Salem Lakes 4-8 p.m.
• Twin Lakes 4-7 p.m.
• Randall 4-7 p.m.

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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 6:26 p.m., Salem Lakes Fire/Rescue units are responding to a report of burning in the 24800 block of 84th Street in Salem.

The Bristol School District #1 board is scheduled to meet Wednesday, starting at 4:30 p.m. in the school large group instruction room.

Agenda items include:

• Adoption of 2024-25 budget.
• Tax levy certification for 2024-25.
• School library plan.
• Closed session for: Personnel investigation, employee medical leave, administrator employment.

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 6:16 p.m., Town of Randall Fire Department and Twin Lakes Rescue unuts and a sheriff’s deputy are responding to a report of a fire in the 40000 block of 110th Street in Randall.

Per dispatch: This is being reported as a vehicle fire.

It’s going to be quite warm for the next couple of days, says the latest, local National Weather Service foreecast.

Tuesday might seem almost hot with a high of 82 degrees. Wednesday will be warm too, if just a bit less spectacular with a high of 79.

The warm wave is expected to be short lived. There will be a round of showers Wednesday overnight and temperatures will be in the more seasonal range of the 50s to the 60s through Monday.

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:

Note: The following is a paid announcement from McNeill for District Attorney, Loren Keating Treasurer — DH

In elections, voters need to cut through the noise and get to the truth.  Carli McNeill is a career prosecutor who has the support of crime victims she has worked with, law enforcement, and community leaders.  But her opponent, a defense attorney, claims he will be “tough on crime.”

Carli’s “tough on crime” opponent has never prosecuted a case ever.

Carli’s “tough on crime” opponent has represented sex offenders, murderers, a rioter and violent offenders who have endangered our community.

Every time Carli’s “tough on crime” opponent walks into a courtroom in Kenosha County as a defense attorney, he is working on behalf of individuals charged with crimes and seeking lesser consequences.

As a defense attorney, Carli’s “tough on crime” opponent has sought to undermine and call into question the credibility of victims and law enforcement.

Defense attorneys play an important and essential role in our criminal justice system, but that role is not to be tough on crime and not to fight for victims or stand with law enforcement.  Those are all the things Carli has done as a career prosecutor.

KNOW WHO YOU’RE VOTING FOR!

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