More Lake Country fire talks

Town of Delafield — A new round of fire department consolidation talks in Lake Country may be triggered by a five-sentence letter that Town Chairman Paul Kanter sent to five other communities.(1)

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.

New brick campaign launched

The Pewaukee Historical Society got a help from longtime friends and supporters the Pewaukee Kiwanis Club. The Kiwanis Club donated $1,000 to the Historical Society, a portion of which will be used to kick off the new 2013 Family Brick Campaign.

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.

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.

Local Memorial Day activities planned

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

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.

New obstacle planned for skateboard park

Town of Delafield — A Dousman skateboarder wants to construct a set of concrete or grass stairs as an obstacle for the town's skateboard park at the Sports Commons as an Eagle Scout project.

Pewaukee considers raising parking tickets

City of Pewaukee — If you are parked at the wrong place, at the wrong time, you could end up paying more in the City of Pewaukee.(4)

Armeli's must reopen soon

City of Delafield — Joe Armeli, the owners of Joe Armeli's Meat 'n Place at Milwaukee and Canal streets, has about 60 days to reopen the steakhouse or risk losing its liquor license, according to city officials.

Firefighters train to prepare for the worst

"The way firefighters run into burning homes, we run into chemical spills," said David Slauson, dangerous goods/hazardous materials officer with Canadian National (CN).

Divine Redeemer hosts "Penny War" for veterans

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.”

Softball

Weiss, Warhawks mow down West

Thanks to a 3-0 victory over visiting Wauwatosa West on Tuesday afternoon, the No. 6-seeded Arrowhead softball team will play at No. 3 seeded Menomonee Falls on Thursday in the WIAA Division 1 regional championship game.