Somers News

A television documentary series co-produced by Somers resident Paul Chilsen has won a regional Emmy award.

Once again, we asked readers to help us point out some outstanding Kenosha County holiday lighting displays - and they did! Thanks for your help: n "Excellent lights are located at 16th Street and 36 Avenue in the cul-de-sac ."n Another northside house that attracted a reader's attention is at 3527 22nd Ave.n "Once again the family at 5821 68th St.

The list of Kenosha County municipalities with restrictions on where sex offenders can live could grow longer if Twin Lakes officials pass a new ordinance proposed by Police Chief Dale Racer.

Two area women hope to return to local politics via the Kenosha County Board. Former Clerk of Circuit Court Gail Gentz and former Somers Chairwoman Carol Fischer filed papers this week to run for two open board seats in the spring.

Canines, kids and Santa Claus cavorted Saturday at a temporary off-leash dog park here as a fundraiser to establish permanent ones.

A small entrance pen leads to a large fenced-in area at the new, temporary, off-leash dog play area in Petrifying Springs Park.

A long-awaited comprehensive plan for the town's outdoor park and recreation programs will have a public hearing tonight.

Authorities have identified an Oak Creek motorcyclist who died and his passenger who was injured Wednesday when the bike collided with a car in Kenosha County.

Sept. 2, 2009 5:18 p.m. A 32-year-old Oak Creek motorcyclist was killed and his female passenger critically injured Wednesday when the cycle they were on collided with a car in Kenosha County.

Government Announcements Submitted by Jenifer Charette on 2009-07-30.   The Somers backpack program, sponsored in part by the Salvation Army, is seeking donations of school supplies prior to the start of school on August 31.

The Kenosha County medical examiner has determined the death of a standout athlete was caused by a virus that attacked his heart.

Jun. 28, 2009 3:32 p.m. Beloit a ' A police officer found two men shot inside a vehicle that crashed early Sunday in what turned out to be the city's second homicide this year.

In 1959, two married lawyers opened a rest home for seniors on a scenic hillside, next to an old fruit orchard and a little pond.