Hamilton teacher pay increase approved for 2012-13

The Hamilton School District approved at its May 7 board meeting a retroactive 2.332 percent salary increase for teachers in the 2012-13 school year.

Oconomowoc man charged in Lannon fistfight

A 25-year-old Oconomowoc man was charged with felony battery for allegedly breaking the nose of a man he claimed was not welcome in his girlfriend’s home last October.

Spring Creek will be moved

Village of Sussex— Village trustees have opted not to condemn two Main Street businesses and instead are planning to acquire — condemn if necessary — a 50-foot strip of land on the north and west sides of the NAPA Auto Parts store property in order to relocate Spring Creek.

Firefighters contain garage fire

Firefighters from Sussex, Village of Merton and Town of Lisbon managed to contain a garage fire that erupted at N62 W23675 Sunset Drive Saturday, May 18, at about 9:30 p.m.

Village of Butler begins search for new police chief

The Village of Butler will officially begin the search for a new police chief, after the Village Board approved the recruitment process last Tuesday. This follows the retirement of Police Chief Michael Cosgrove, who stepped down in March after 33 years with Butler Police Department, including seven years as chief.

Committee backs communication tower

Town of Lisbon - Meetings of the 6-member Joint Planning Committee of the Village of Sussex and Town of Lisbon are often so uneventful and sparsely attended that they could almost be held in a large equipment room or broom closet. Last week was an exception.

Compromise reached on Meijer's map

Town of Lisbon - A dispute over a certified survey map (CSM) outlining property boundaries for the Meijer's superstore proposed at Highways 164 and K (Lisbon Road) has been resolved by Town of Lisbon and Village of Sussex officials.

Haass library dispute heats up

Village of Sussex - Lisbon Town Chairman Matt Gehrke's letter two weeks ago suggesting the Town Board would "welcome" resuming negotiations with the Village of Sussex over funding the Pauline Haass Library has arrived at Village Hall with a thud. (1)

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.

Boys golf

Chargers rise to occasion at major meet

On Saturday, the Hamilton boys golf team played for keeps, setting a school record at the Waukesha County Tournament with 303, finishing in second place in the 22-school meet.