It's been 12 weeks since Pewaukee Lake Water Ski Club members have donned their skis and performed at the lakefront, but the popular ski club made its second debut of 2008 on Aug. 21.

The Pewaukee Area Historical Society is looking for people who have stories to tell and artifacts to share about Waukesha Beach, an amusement park formerly along the southern shore of Pewaukee Lake.

Turning 65 recently was a milestone that Pewaukee resident Virginia Armstrong was glad to reach after being diagnosed with stage two ovarian cancer two years ago next month.

For never playing fantasy sports before, Steve Braun of Hartland found his catch.

On Saturday, Aug. 23, antique boats, classic vessels and vintage cars will line the Pewaukee lakefront and create an atmosphere of bygone eras while artists paint in the open air during the Antique and Classic Boat Show and Waterfront Art Fair from 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Not many people will admit sadness over the death of a woodchuck. But when Winnie, Wildlife In Need Center's longtime resident woodchuck, died last month from cancer, the loss was palpable.

Step one-two-three, one-two-three.

AngelsGrace Hike for Hospice and Raffle is planned for 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, on the hospice grounds, W359 N7430 Brown St., Oconomowoc.

Technology is becoming an ever-increasing factor in committing crimes and in helping solve crimes. Uncovering digital fingerprints is a complicated task and specialized profession, as few in law enforcement have such expertise.

Language and cultural differences might be evident between Lake Country and Seoul, South Korea, but as Patrick Shelley knows, religion has created a bridge between east and west.

Technology is becoming an ever-increasing factor in committing crimes and in helping solve crimes. Uncovering digital fingerprints is a complicated task and specialized profession, as few in law enforcement have such expertise.

The Okauchee Fire Department will hold its annual street dance and other activities Saturday, Aug. 9.

After work on Friday, July 18, Curtis Momsen set up his stationary bike at his place of work, Waterfront Sports Bar and Grill in Pewaukee, with a goal of pedaling for nine hours during a fundraiser called Keeping up with Curtis. He pedaled 8 ½ hours from noon to 9 p.m. and raised $5,000 for rese
(Published 8/05/2008)

Two years ago, the parishes of St. John the Baptist in Monches and St. Clare in North Lake merged to become Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish, with two church buildings and five Masses each weekend.

Nashotah sailor Sally Barkow is on her way for a shot at Olympic gold. As skipper of Team 7, Barkow and crewmates Debbie Capozzi and Carrie Howe will compete in the Yngling class at the 2008 Olympics starting Aug. 8 in China.

The Waukesha Rotary Club will hold the Waukesha BluesFest Friday and Saturday, Aug. 8-9, at Naga-Waukee Park, Delafield.

A Pewaukee Yacht Club flagship is coming home after 50 years.

Taste of Lake Country - featuring food, live music and more - is coming to the Pewaukee lakefront this weekend, from t to 10:30 p.m. Friday and 3 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday.

The beads of sweat trickling down Paul Pichler's cheeks were barely visible through the dense screen of the mask that protected his eyes and face from the clouds of sawdust and woodchips created by the artistic work of his chain saw.

If Alex Fennig's Eagle Scout project has its intended effect, the waters of the Bark River might end up just a little cleaner.

The Women's Center of Waukesha County will host the ninth annual Summer Evening on the Lake from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 26, on Okauchee Lake. This year's elegant evening event to support The Women's Center will be held at the lakefront home of John and Dyhanne Neuens.

Editor's note: Lake Country resident Chelsea Bledsoe is taking a once-in-a-lifetime trip to China. Here and in coming issues, she will share observations about the country that will soon play host to the world during the Olympics.

As traffic makes its way down Highway Q and onto Dieball Road, passersby see hand-painted signs pop up on the roadside with two words: Spectacular Sculpture.

The Women's Center of Waukesha County will host the ninth annual Summer Evening on the Lake from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 26, on Okauchee Lake. This year's elegant evening event to support The Women's Center will be held at the lakefront home of John and Dyhanne Neuens.

Atop the ramp, the kids stood in a row on their skateboards, peering down the incline in front of them. They were helmeted, fully padded, and fidgeting, like some nervous squad of parachuters ready to head out the hatch.

As participants in this year's American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of Hartland circled the track at Arrowhead High School, they saw beautiful weather, great entertainment and raised around $70,000 for cancer research and awareness, said Lindsey Mahn of the American Cancer Society.