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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.

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WIAA Kettle Moraine Track Regional

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Track and field: Mukwonago regional

Both the Mukwonago boys and girls track and field teams coasted to regional titles and sent a boatload of qualifiers onward to sectional after hosting the May 20 WIAA opener.

Land O’Lakes

Five O's grab first Land O'Lakes win

After suffering a pair of disappointing losses to open the 2013 Land O'Lakes Western Division baseball season, the Oconomwooc Five O's finally found the winner's circle last Sunday.

Track and field

Michels, Poker lead Cooney to title

The Oconomowoc boys track and field team has been the dominant force in the Wisconsin Little Ten thus far. Judging by the way the Raccoons out-gunned the field in the conference's outdoor meet Tuesday at West Bend, they're officially setting their sights on even bigger prizes.

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Track and field: Jim Barron Outdoor Championships

Local teams competed in the Classic 8 Outdoor Conference Meet at Waukesha North on May 9, with the Arrowhead girls and Mukwonago boys emerging victorious.

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.

The supermarket in your backyard

Spring is showing signs of finally arriving in our little corner of the world.

New track and field for Pewaukee High School

8:11 a.m. | Village of Pewaukee — After 24 years, Pewaukee High School is renovating its track and field.

Sam's Club, Walmart Supercenter coming to Pabst Farms

City of Oconomowoc — Maybe it wasn't surprising news to some when Walmart announced Friday afternoon that it plans to open a supercenter and Sam's Club in Pabst Farms. Pabst officials plan for the two stores to serve as anchors of the Town Center shopping center.(8)

Oconomowoc World War II vets form a lifelong friendship

It was 1940 and Carl "Pat" Patrinos was in a bowling alley in Waukesha when his life would change forever.

Methamphetamine next big drug, law enforcement says

Methamphetamines, or “crystal meth,” will soon replace heroin as the drug of choice in Waukesha County, Metro Drug Unit Capt. Frank McElderry said Wednesday at a forum hosted by an anti-drug coalition.

Local Memorial Day activities planned

American Legion Posts around Lake Country have Memorial Day activities planned. Here's a list of local observances.

Delafield borrows at 1.3 %

9:40 a.m. | 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.

Long, hot Plan Commission agenda

9:38 a.m. | 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.

Divine Redeemer hosts "Penny War" for veterans

8:06 a.m. | Divine Redeemer Lutheran School students and faculty have turned their thoughts and prayers toward America’s soldiers, organizing care packages for veterans and raising money for the Wisconsin Fisher House through a “Penny War.”

Fireworks fund needs a spark

"If we want to have fireworks, we're going to have to raise it in the next few weeks," said Pewaukee Public Library Director Jennie Stoltz. She helps with the fundraising for the Pewaukee fireworks on July 4.

Grilling2Give planned for May 23 at OHS

Oconomowoc Area Schools — You know when you see the smoke wafting from the grills and smell of brats and burgers filling the air at Oconomowoc High School, it means that Grilling2Give is under way.

Fresh fare at new family eatery Eric's hand Tossed Pizza & Subs

City of Oconomowoc — Fresh, fresh, fresh. Put that word in front of every ingredient that Eric Hasler uses to create his homemade pizzas, subs and more at his new business, Eric's Hand Tossed Pizzas & Subs, 1280 Brown St. The 25-year-old has branched out on his own after working in the pizza business for more than 15 years.

OHS musical 'Oklahoma!' wins 17 Tommy Awards

Oconomowoc Area Schools — The impressive talents of the Oconomowoc High School Theater Department was honored with the announcement last week that it has been honored with 17 Tommy Awards for its production of "Oklahoma!"

Growth, levy limits impact Oconomowoc schools budget

Oconomowoc Area Schools — Growing enrollment and declining state aid are factors in an estimated 2.92-percent increase in the tax levy, according to the preliminary budget proposal for the 2013-14 school year.

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.

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.