DailyKenoshan.com, New Year, 8th Anniversary, and Current Sale Status HAPPY NEW YEAR!  What a year 2008 has been for The Daily Kenoshan.  Many changes, enhancements, and the growth in traffic from Google and other sites, and many many new and interesting people who sign on and leave their imprint.  While the site continues to operate normally, many may notice that there have been some recent changes, such as the site news not being updated as regularly, and lack of direct leadership.  I apologize for that, and am very grateful for the support of so many sho contribute stories on their own, and continue to be vocal in the forums.

Neighbors help victims of accident on 39th and 122nd

PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WI -- It took the assistance of neighbors with a fire extinguisher to help save two people from a horrific head on collision at 39th and 122nd this evening just after 6pm.  The neighbors worked until police and fire crews arrived onthe scene.  The two had to be extricated from their vehicles and both were transported to hospital.  The white car in photo was on fire.  [photos courtesy of WIIMAGES]

The most difficult thing we do I’m not Dr. Phil.  I don’t pretend to have all the answers, nor do I know what’s best for everyone.  But I do know that communicating with others seems to be one of the most difficult things I do.  I know this because I flub it up on a regular routine basis. 

Pleasant Prairie Police Warn Residents About Scam (Pleasant Prairie, WI) Within the last several months several Pleasant Prairie residents have called inquiring about the Publishers Sweepstakes letters and checks they are receiving in the mail. The letters are from the Publishers Sweepstakes Commission and claims you are the grand prize winner of the Publishers Sweepstakes Draw.

KUSD-PERFECT PERKINS PERFORMANCE AWARD RECEIVED Kenosha Unifed District No. 1 received a “Perfect Perkins Performance” award from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. The award recognizes career and technical education programs for meeting national indicators of program participation and student achievement as part of the federal Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education program.

Wisconsin Ranks 11th in Total Government Units with 3,120 MADISON—Wisconsin has 3,120 units of government according to a new report from the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance (WISTAX), which compares the number of municipalities, school districts, special districts, and counties in Wisconsin and other states.

Air rifle or BB gun a safe pick for a first-time shooter MADISON --If a first firearm for a child is on your gift list this season, a state hunting safety specialist suggests a BB gun or air rifle along with ear and eye protections.

Stay alive with "Stayin' Alive" I've written here before about a blogger group I belong to. The JT Irregular's Blogspot is an interesting mix of mostly Racine folks who came together to do a grab-bag mix of writings, all done with friendly overtones. (nice, huh?) Anyways, I read an interesting article one of the JTIer's posted today (HaleBopp-Sat. Oct. 19) that I found cool enough to snag to share here. Thanks Hale Bopp and JTI!