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Patscot named Player of the Year

Kettle Moraine's Dylan Patscot was secretly on a mission this spring. Without telling anyone, it was his goal to win the Player of the Year award in the Classic 8 Conference. With the highly respected tradition of the conference, that wasn't going to be an easy task.

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WIAA Kettle Moraine Track Regional

Several area athletes rocketed ahead in the WIAA postseason ladder after claiming top-four status at the WIAA regional hosted by Kettle Moraine on May 20.

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Girls soccer: Kettle Moraine vs. Arrowhead

The Arrowhead girls soccer team locked up second place in the Classic 8 with a 2-1 win against Kettle Moraine on May 21.

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Softball: Arrowhead vs. Wauwatosa West

Arrowhead knocked off Wauwatosa West in the first round of the WIAA Division 1 softball tournament.

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Boys tennis: Oconomowoc regional

Local tennis players competed indoors in New Berlin as the WIAA postseason began May 21 in regional play.

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Boys golf: Waukesha County Championships

Local golfers hit the links at the Waukesha County Championships on May 18 with the spring season winding toward the start of the postseason.

Sequestration cuts put Veterans Court plans on hold

Plans for a specialized, multi-county Veterans Treatment Court, meant to serve men and women of the armed forces who through criminal offenses find their way into the court system, have been put on hold.(1)

Dancing for the ages

Grab a partner, or find one, and get ready for hands four, because the Prairie Hill Contra Dance has a few big dances lined up.

See what road work is slated in your neighborhood this summer

2:35 p.m. | Area municipalities are taking advantage of the adage "make hay while the sun shines" by launching into road construction projects now that the weather has warmed enough to allow it. Here's what motorists can expect this summer.

Sharp exchanges in LCFR, Oconomowoc fire talks

2:34 p.m. | City of Delafield — Although they had some sharp verbal exchanges during a meeting last week, representatives of four Lake Country communities are trying to avoid an impasse in their negotiations to consolidate the City of Oconomowoc Fire Department into Lake Country Fire and Rescue.

Officials split on double-dipping

12:14 p.m. | Village of Chenequa — Two Village Board members have different opinions about proposed state legislation that would prohibit public employees in Wisconsin from retiring, collecting retirement benefits and then going back to work full time for a public agency, often the one they retired from.

Oconomowoc School Board green lights relocatable classrooms

Oconomowoc Area Schools — Relocatable units will be installed at Meadow View and Ixonia Schools this fall to meet the demands of increasing enrollment.

Rogers gains approval for new mental health facility

Village of Summit — Rogers Memorial Hospital can begin moving forward with construction and renovation at a site for a new mental health facility between Lower Nashotah and Upper Nemahbin lakes. Plan Commission granted a conditional use permit to Rogers to operate a facility that treats anxiety, depression and obsessive compulsive disorder.

Students restore the Pewaukee River

11:57 a.m. | Students from Asa Clark Middle School weren't complaining about the rain on Wednesday, May 22.

Teen spots grass fire

2:31 p.m. | Village of Hartland — On their drive home from soccer practice a week ago last Wednesday, Natalie Erickson, 14, asked her mom, Kris, to drop her off on the opposite side of the woods from the family's home.

City of Delafield borrows at 1.3%

City of Delafield — Local officials debated Monday night whether it would be worth their time and effort — and the taxpayers' money — to attempt to improve the city's credit rating and reduce by about $9,000 a $1.5 million sale of promissory notes.

City of Delafield Plan Commission in for long, hot night

City of Delafield — Three new development projects — two of them controversial — as well as a historically contentious sign permit application are included on a lengthy agenda for the Plan Commission meeting on Wednesday, May 29.

Summit woman's first flight leads to life of service

12:16 p.m. | Jeanne Henry sat smiling in front of a long stretch of windows, the sky behind her a deep blue, with not a cloud in sight.

Public heated about Walmart, Sam's proposed at Pabst Farms

2:50 p.m. | You know you're from Oconomowoc if ... you have a strong opinion about what should go into the Town Center at Pabst Farms. (1)

Local businesses share proof that being green saves green

11:09 a.m. | Evolution Marketing and Budget Print have proven companies can save money and make great products operating sustainably.

Three Oconomowoc veterans serve as parade marshalls Monday

What does Memorial Day mean to you? Do you remember its true meaning, or just celebrate a day off work by firing up the grill and scouring big-box store sales?

Mukwonago School Board narrows superintendent search

The Mukwonago School Board has narrowed the list of candidates for the superintendent position to three.

Remember those who have fallen

Capt. R. Scott Laedlein, commanding officer at the Navy Operation Support Command in Chicago will be the guest speaker for the Mukwonago Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, following a procession that steps off at 9:30 a.m. at Park View Middle School.

Surviving Big Bend road construction

Village of Big Bend — It's hard to miss the bright orange barrels and loud machinery. The village is undergoing several road construction projects on I-43 and Highway 164 that are expected to dramatically affect summer in Big Bend. The village recently canceled its summer farmer's market, citing ongoing construction, and the announcements section of the village website has become a frequently changing billboard of openings and closings.

Law firm makes investment in downtown Mukwonago

Village of Mukwonago — One downtown building will soon receive new tenants and a facelift.

Firefighters contain garage fire

Firefighters from Sussex, Village of Merton and Town of Lisbon managed to contain a garage fire that erupted at N62 W23675 Sunset Drive Saturday, May 18, at about 9:30 p.m.

Hamilton teacher pay increase approved for 2012-13

The Hamilton School District approved at its May 7 board meeting a retroactive 2.332 percent salary increase for teachers in the 2012-13 school year.

Spring Creek will be moved

Village of Sussex— Village trustees have opted not to condemn two Main Street businesses and instead are planning to acquire — condemn if necessary — a 50-foot strip of land on the north and west sides of the NAPA Auto Parts store property in order to relocate Spring Creek.

Lisbon-Sussex library talks will resume

Village of Sussex — Elected officials in the Village of Sussex and the Town of Lisbon have decided to resume negotiations over a long-term agreement that would define how the two communities would continue sharing most of the operating cost of the Pauline Haass Library.(1)

Genesee Church turns 170

Five years before Wisconsin became a state the first meeting of the Genesee Church took place. On May 7, 1843, in a home just outside of North Prairie, 16 people celebrated a worship service. The eight Presbyterians and eight Congregationalists discussed for nearly a month what their church would be founded upon.

Vote on Merrill Hills sale canceled

A meeting scheduled for last week where Merrill Hills members were to vote on the sale of the country club was canceled, a source said.

Kettle Moraine graduate found future in opera

Saira Frank always loved music. A 2002 graduate of Kettle Moraine High School, Frank participated in orchestra and choir throughout her years there, but when her voice teacher encouraged her to pursue a degree in music, Frank hesitated.

Cushing students work with artist-in-residence

Cushing Elementary School hosted Marina Lee, an artist-in-residence, the first week of March.