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.
New leadership at Wildlife In Need
The Wildlife in Need Center in Oconomowoc has hired Joan Rudnitzki as its new Executive Director. She will succeed former Executive Director Michael Guzniczak as of Feb. 13. Guzniczak will return to serving on WINC’s board of directors where he will continue to strengthen WINC’s collaboration with University of Waukesha-Waukesha and the UW System.
'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.
April timetable for Dousman-Summit fire merger
Village of Dousman - An agreement that will merge the Dousman and Summit fire protection districts may be ratified by the three municipal "owners" of the consolidated district by the end of April, according to Dousman Fire Chief Steve Totzke.
Prepare your palate for Rotary Brewfest
City of Oconomowoc- Bend an elbow, help a child. The sixth annual Wine and Brewfest on Saturday, Feb. 11 provides attendees with the opportunity to do both.
Get to know Ixonia principal, Black Excellence winner, Deanna Burton
Deanna Burton's dedication to education and students is no secret in Oconomowoc. In seven years with the district she has served as an associate principal at the high school level and the last three as Principal at Ixonia Elementary. Burton's work is not just recognized within the community, she was recently selected as one of The Milwaukee Times' 27th Black Excellence Awards honorees for 2012.
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.
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?
Skiing
Ski teams dominate
Last Thursday was a golden night for all of the downhill ski teams from Oconomowoc High School.
You'll have to show ID when you vote this year. Do you agree with the new voter ID law?
Destination Oconomowoc 2011/12
» Mukwonago keeps hold on first place
» Youth girls tourney at OHS on Saturday
» Larry Farrell, former Pewaukee Village president, dies at 80
» Park View Middle School fighting for lead in national contest
» Country Bliss gets nod for possible drainage solution
» DOT to hold informational meeting on Highway 83/Highway 16 road work
» Town of Vernon holds candidate forum next week
» Village of Eagle to hold firearms safety class
» Start your weekend with some laughs
» The groundhog - quite the woodland creature
» Fog makes for slower commute
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Photo of the Week by Scott Ash:
MANY HATS - Kathy LaShelle from the Town of Merton tries on a handmade hat from Jo's Feltz at the Delafield Winter Market on Sunday, Jan 15. The market is an indoor farmers market and craft fair located at the Delafield Fish Hatchery on the third Sunday of each month through April.
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- Winterfest Gallery
- Habitat for Humanity Welcome New Board Members
- J&J Construction Lake Country Receives Three Awards in Annual Remodeler Competition
- Hamilton Band Boosters hosts Italian dinner Feb. 15
- Maple Avenue fifth-graders donate to ASPCA
- Templeton Home & School sells Fun Pasta
- "Fall in Love with the Arts" at the Delafield Arts Center on Saturday, February 11, 2012
- St. John's/St. Paul's Girls Basketball
- Park View Students are NFL Finalists: Vote for Triple Threat Chefs!
- Marty Stuart with Opener Suzy Bogguss
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