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March 2010

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Incorporation group launches Web site

Okauchee — Residents and merchants organizing Okauchee's second quest for incorporation think they done enough to now meet with neighboring municipalities.

Lisbon enjoys $180K '09 budget surplus

Town of Lisbon — "Good fortune and hard work" are behind a $179,171 surplus in the Town of Lisbon's 2009 operating budget, according to Town Chairman Matt Gehrke.

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Another candidate drops out of debate

City of Pewaukee — The debate in the aldermanic race will not be much of a debate, as another candidate has dropped out.

Hopefuls split on merger plan

City of Pewaukee — The candidates for the District 2 aldermanic seat view the merger with the Village of Pewaukee differently, though both said they would vote against the consolidation.

Pewaukee mayor's race reveals differences

City of Pewaukee — The candidates for mayor are split on the hot-button topics of merger and police protection.

Candidates split on police services

City of Pewaukee — The candidates for the District 3 aldermanic seat are split on the disbanding of the Police Department, but they do share some common ground on the merger issue.

Is it time to bring back victory gardens?

Village of Pewaukee — During World War I and II, Americans were encouraged to plant victory gardens to help in the war effort. In 1943 alone, Americans planted 20 million gardens, and the harvest accounted for nearly one-third of all the vegetables consumed that year.

Area chambers host Community Fest March 27

Wales — The sixth annual Lake Country Community Fest will offer free family fun and the opportunity to learn about area businesses' products and services March 27 at Kettle Moraine High School.

Court schedules Lisbon meeting

Town of Lisbon — A scheduling conference is planned for 11:30 a.m. March 23 in Waukesha County Circuit Court Judge Ralph M. Ramirez's office for school districts and local governments that would be impacted by the proposed incorporation of the Town of Lisbon to a village.

Merger action pushed off until next month

The City and Village of Pewaukee governing boards will be given the opportunity next month to take action on the long-debated merger.

Another crematorium proposed for area

9:25 a.m. | Stone Bank — A Hartland-based cemetery and deathcare service company is including a crematory in a proposal for the Gardens of Stone Bank Cemetery on Highway K.

Residents asked to clear driveways

Village of Chenequa — Lake Country Fire and Rescue officials will send letters to village residents asking property owners to make sure there is an area along their private drives of at least 12 feet-by-12-feet that is cleared of any overhanging brush or tree branches.

Weigh in on OMS lofts

The public is invited to share their views at a public hearing about the proposed rehabilitation of the former Oconomowoc Middle School by developer Gorman & Company into mixed-used residential and office space.

Hearing scheduled for Delafield development

City of Delafield — cials have scheduled a public hearing March 31 on a proposed downtown residential development, even though the plans do not comply with a recently adopted section of the city's zoning code.

Featured Article

May fundraiser planned for Mooers

A woman of faith, family and community is continuing her quest to beat the brain cancer that has exhausted standard protocol. Eileen Mooers, of Delafield, is in North Carolina seeking unconventional treatment that will largely go uninsured.

Top Sports Story

Hamilton 46, Arrowhead 42

Chargers stun Warhawks in first round

Sussex Hamilton overcame a halftime deficit and topped Arrowhead in the first round of the WIAA Division 1 playoffs, leaving the Warhawks with a 10-13 record -- the first back-to-back losing seasons in program history.

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Should Okauchee incorporate as a village?

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