Parent's effort keeps music alive

For years Mukwonago High School (MHS) went without an annual musical production. So as Mary Coughlin's daughter became more and more involved in music and choir, she knew she needed to do something. For her efforts to bring back the high school musical to Mukwonago and her further dedication to Mukwonago area schools, Mary Coughlin is the second to be recognized as the Mukwonago Chief's Five Who Give 2012.

Residents question Eagle police chief's side job

The Village of Eagle - The Village Board met in closed session Jan. 21 to discuss, among other things, concerns raised by some village residents about the ethics of Village Police Chief Russ Ehlers' private consulting service Earn Your Badge. Ehlers has created a series of videos giving police candidates advice on how to get hired, including one on how to pass the pre-employment polygraph test.(4)

Old World Wisconsin welcomes new director

A new director has taken over the reigns at Old World Wisconsin (OWW). Dan J. Freas officially took post on Monday, Jan. 30.

Midwest Cycling Series coming to East Troy

The East Troy Area Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the Dennis and Janice Klumb Family Foundation Inc. and the Midwest Cycling Series LLC, to host the East Troy Cycling Classic at East Troy's historic square on Friday, June 22. The professional cycling event is part of the 11-day Tour of America's Dairyland, set for June 21-July 1 in 11 statewide.

Five Who Give

D'Amour's acts of kindness inspire our future

Many little acts of kindness can compound to become one great contribution, and such is the contribution that Mary D'Amour makes to the Mukwonago community. For her commitment and dedication to the young people of Mukwonago, D'Amour has been selected as one of the Chief's Five Who Give.

Training provides emergency intervention skills

Just as people trained in CPR help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help, according to the QPR Institute website. Standing for Question, Persuade and Refer - three simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide, QPR training takes about an hour and could change or save someone's life.

Take caution when out on the ice

A mild winter has kept most recreationists off the ice and has led to the cancellation of some events. But now that temperatures are finally dipping, people are heading out on the ice.

Town keeps close eye on new plowing contract

Town of Mukwonago - Thursday was the first day that winter fully showed its snowy face in the midst of a mild season, something that some Town Board members haven't yet decided is a good thing or bad thing.

MASD heads to referendum

Mukwonago Area School District - In April 2007, voters in the Mukwonago Area School District authorized additional funds for the district's operating budget for the next five years.(8)

Old Man Winter is back in town

Winter finally arrived last Thursday as the area got coated with between 5 and 6 inches of snow. Most motorists made their way just fine along the slippery streets, but an unlucky few encountered dings and ditches.

Edison didn't invent, but had a bright idea about light bulbs

Thomas Edison is credited with inventing many things, including the light bulb. But, in fact, Edison did not invent the bulb, though he did improve on a bulb in his lab in Menlo Park, N.J, that is essentially the same as being used today. Edison was working off nearly 70 years of research on light bulbs.

Light is dimming on familiar friend: incandescent light bulbs

For about 120 years the light bulb has remained essentially the same: filaments inside a glass bulb generating light.

Yet another chance for Country Bliss

Town of Mukwonago - The Country Bliss saga isn't over yet, and hope for a solution to flooding concerns there still glimmers. The Town Board spent an hour in closed session Jan. 3 discussing the possibility of purchasing land needed to see a proposed solution to fruition.

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Chief looks for Five Who Give

Construction tops list of 2011's biggest stories

The old joke says Wisconsin has just two seasons: winter and construction. That seemed particularly true this year, as construction projects dominated the headlines.

MHS senior among top divas in singing contest

With each contestant's name called, working up to the winner of the 2012 Diva Quest, Mukwonago High School senior Ali Beisbier's anticipation grew as she remained standing on the risers. Out of 10 young female singers chosen as finalists, five would receive scholarships in the competition designed to help young women cultivate their vocal skills while emphasizing and promoting personal growth and self-confidence.

Wrestling

The bigger they are … the faster they rise

Luke Belich wasn't sure he wanted to subject himself to another injury. Tyler Ladwig wasn't sure he could get his grades to the proper place. Mukwonago wrestling coach Jon Wierzbicki had to usher them both back to the mat.