Big crowd at Lisbon Winter Fest

The town's third annual Winter Fest at Community Park was rescued last weekend by a fortuitous snow fall, the late arrival of seasonally cold temperatures and the ingenuity of a park superintendent.

Open-enrollment period starts Mon.

Parents hoping to enroll their children in a new school district for next year can apply to do so from Feb. 6-24.

'Slow' fire merger discussed in Merton

Town of Merton - Representatives from three private, not-for-profit, volunteer fire departments indicated last week they are willing to consider a "slow" incorporation of the departments into a single fire protection district that would serve the Town of Merton and perhaps portions of the Town of Oconomowoc and other surrounding communities.

Pewaukee boy prompts change at Miller Park

Peanuts and Cracker Jacks. Enjoying them at a ball game is about as American as the grand old game itself, but they prevent some people from enjoying baseball at all.(4)

Dam to be replaced

Town of Oconomowoc - Residents and officials alike had a lot to cheer about Monday night when the Town Board agreed to fund up to $1 million to replace the Monterey dam - with no increase in the tax rate.

Lake Country

Did court chair recruit candidate?

Did long-time municipal Judge Doug Stern decide not to run because of the fallout from the snafu surrounding his over-sentencing of those convicted of misdemeanors?

Help for demands of Alzheimer's care

City of Oconomowoc - For families overwhelmed by the demands of caring for a loved one suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's, a new program offered by Shorehaven may be the lifeline they need.

Ewald hosts pinewood derby

An annual tradition for Cub Scouts will take on a higher profile this year for members of Summit School's Pack 49.

Lisbon restricts plowing private drives

Town of Lisbon - The Town Board has unanimously adopted an ordinance that prohibits homeowners and private snow plow contractors from plowing snow from a private driveway onto a town road. However, Town Chairman Matt Gehrke said he does not anticipate there will be aggressive enforcement of the law this winter.

Dakota's back at WINC , but where's Waldo?

Although it seems like our winter weather has only just begun, several area school groups and lovers of this most whimsical day of prognostication will join the Wildlife In Need Center (WINC) and the Milwaukee Groundhog Club on Thursday, Feb. 2 to celebrate Groundhog Day.

Boy's desire sparks two food collection drives

Hartland North student, Killian Weston, 7, just wants to share the love.

Raccoons are the main dish Saturday

Most of the time people try to avoid raccoons at all costs.(1)

Annual public school open enrollment period nears

Parents hoping to enroll their children in a new school district for next year can apply to do so from Feb. 6-24.

Girls basketball

Pewaukee prelude: win over Rockets sets up big clash

They can finally say "Eisenhower" out loud, and they can do so with a smile.