Living Lake Country

Lisbon, Merton, Sussex explore cost sharing

2008-08-20T02:10:33Z

The elected chief executives of three Lake Country municipalties agreed Tuesday night to explore the feasibility of sharing the costs of administering government and delivering services in their respective communities. The elected leaders of the villages of Merton and Sussex and the Town of Lisbon said cost sharing may be one way the three municipalities can control costs while maintaining, or improving, the delivery of services. They met in the conference room of the Village of Sussex Fire Department...(read more)

Highway 83 reroute through Town of Oconomowoc has supervisors disinterested

2008-08-19T19:27:00Z

Town of Oconomowoc - Town of Oconomowoc officials say they do not want to see Highway 83 in the Village of Chenequa be rerouted to Highway P in the town, in reaction to a proposal made by Chenequa officials. The Village of Chenequa is looking to possibly move the highway out of it's borders as the state Department of Transportation is supposed to be reconstructing the road to meet new standards, which Chenequa officials say do not fit with the residential feel of the village. The redirection...(read more)

Former Cooney resident wins gold

2008-08-19T16:42:04Z

Former Oconomowoc resident Laura *** won Olympic gold with her United States equestrian team Monday, winning a jump-off against Canada to take top honors. The competition, which features disciplines in horse riding, took place in Hong Kong. The teams had tied after two rounds with 20 penalty points each at the equestrian venue in Hong Kong. Milwaukee native Beezie Madden, ***, Ward McClain and Will Simpson comprised the American squad. ***, 42, who now resides in Florida, also qualified with 34 others...(read more)

Delafield,DNR plant dam agreement

2008-08-19T04:48:15Z

City of Delafield - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the city have reached a compromise over DNR's plans to plant grass and vegetation seeds on the mud flats created by drainage of the mill pond of Margaret Zerwekh's Nemahbin Roller Mill Dam located at Main Street and Mill Road. The mill pond has been slowly receding as a result of DNR ordering that boards in the dam spill way be removed to gradually drain the pond in order to relieve presssure on the dam after flooding in...(read more)

Delafield sells bonds for downtown project

2008-08-19T04:09:09Z

City of Delafield - The Common Council unanimously approved Monday night the sale of $8.9 million in bonds most of which will pay for the construction of the first phase of a new downtown local government complex. City Financial Advisor Philip Cosson of Ehlers said interest costs on the loan will be about $275,000 less than anticipated. He emphasized that the reduced interest costs do not represent a revenue windfall for the city but rather a reduction of the amount of taxes expected to be required...(read more)

Man with pretend bomb at City Hall found competent

2008-08-18T20:25:28Z

Waukesha - The man who pretended to bring a bomb into Pewaukee City Hall last month was found competent to stand trial this afternoon. A court-appointed psychiatrist concluded Malcolm W. Richards II, 28, of Village of Pewaukee, was competent, said Waukesha County Circuit Court Commissioner Martin Binn. "The doctor's report was he (Richards) was competent to stand trial at this time," Binn said. Binn asked Richards if he concurred with the report and Richards said yes. Richards is charged...(read more)

Wisconsin Covenant offers promise to high school freshmen

2008-08-18T17:50:05Z

The Governor is making a deal with incoming high school freshmen: "you do your part, we'll do ours." Freshmen have until Sept. 30 to sign the agreement known as the ‘Wisconsin Covenant,' whereby students meet certain criteria in exchange for special recognition and other benefits. Students who sign the covenant form promise to maintain a B average through high school graduation, stay out of trouble, perform community service, meet college entrance requirements and apply for financial...(read more)

5k walk/run to benefit Bella/Bukosky scholarships

2008-08-18T17:48:16Z

A local fitness club owner is hoping that an upcoming walk/run will do more than get people on their feet; he is hoping it will get state legislators moving too. Kevin Ellis of Parker's Place Fitness, is holding a 5k walk/run on Sept. 20 to honor former Oconomowoc High School Associate Principal Jennifer Bukosky and her daughter Courtney Bella, who were killed earlier this year when the vehicle they were riding in was struck by a SUV driven by a man alleged to be under the influence of pills...(read more)

Hartland - Lakeside School District to hold annual meeting tonight

2008-08-18T17:29:00Z

Hartland - Lakeside School District - The Hartland - Lakeside School District will hold its annual meeting tonight where the 2008-09 tax levy will be adopted. The budget hearing will take place at 6:30 p.m. tonight, Monday, August 18 in the Board Room at North Shore Middle School, 800 North Shore Dr. in Hartland. The annual meeting will follow at 7 p.m. in the district conference room....(read more)

Pewaukee School District annual meeting tonight

2008-08-18T17:19:08Z

Pewaukee School District - The Pewaukee School District will hold their annual meeting tonight to adopt a tax levy for the 2008-09 school year. The meeting will be held in the Pewaukee High School Auditorium at 510 Lake Street in Pewaukee. Schedule of events: 6:30 p.m. - Regular School Board meeting 7 p.m. - Official budget hearing 7:30 p.m. Annual meeting...(read more)

KM golfers win meet title

2008-08-18T14:28:43Z

Kettle Moraine's varsity girls golf team captured the championship last Friday at the Watertown Invitational at Watertown Country Club last week. It was the first time in school history the Lasers captured the Watertown title. KM won the crown with 356 strokes. Divine Savior Holy Angels was a distant second at 385. Senior Jackie Shepherd of the Lasers was medalist for the day with a score of 7-over-par 79. She won the title by two strokes over Tory Bauman of Nicolet. Other KM scores were April...(read more)

Bulldogs wins LOL West title

2008-08-18T14:24:14Z

The Brookfield Bulldogs, regular season champions in the Land O' Lakes Western Division baseball league, captured the postseason tournament championship Sunday afternoon by defeating visiting West Bend in the title game, 8-6. By winning, the Bulldogs earned the right to represent the Western Division in this weekend's LOL Grand Championships. Brookfield will host Southwest Division winner Waterford this Saturday at McCoy Field at 1:30 p.m. On Sunday, Brookfield will play at Butler at the...(read more)

One month left for Disaster Assistance

2008-08-18T13:59:02Z

Wisconsin residents have one month to register for disaster help for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The deadline for residents to apply for disaster assistance for damages or losses caused by storms and flooding is Monday, September 15, 2008 . People who have registered with the American Red Cross or other volunteer and civic agencies also must register with FEMA if they want access to the wide array of federal and state aid that becomes...(read more)

City of Pewaukee man charged in fatal crash

2008-08-18T13:02:15Z

Waukesha - A City of Pewaukee man, already convicted six times for drunken driving, was charged Friday in the Aug. 1 fatal crash that killed an Elm Grove man and injured two others. Daniel P. Henningsen, 42, of W223 N2325 Glenwood Lane, made his initial appearance in Waukesha County Circuit Court Friday and is being held on $1 million bail. Henningsen is charged with homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle, two counts of drunken driving while causing injury, seventh or more drunken driving, possession...(read more)

Highway 16 traffic delays

2008-08-18T12:46:27Z

Eastbound commuters on Highway 16 should anticipate the possibility of delays because of construction work while enroute to Interstate 94. Traffic was nearly bumper to bumper this morning at 7:30 a.m. on the approximately two mile stretch between the Jungbluth Road interchange and the Highways 83 interchange. There were also earlier reports of delays along Highway 16 east to Calhoun Road in Brookfield. Much of Highway 16 through Lake Country has been reduced to one east and west bound lane because...(read more)

Vandals damage property in Jericho Creek, Country Bliss

2008-08-15T19:09:00Z

The Town of Mukwonago Police Department urges residents to be on the lookout for anything unusual in the areas of Maggie Lane, Paradise Lane, Jericho Road, Paradise Court and Oak Tree Drive. The Department has had numerous reports of criminal damage to property in those areas. The suspects have spray painted homes, vehicles and campers and have slashed pool liners and car and camper tires. The latest incident occurred Wednesday night. Please call the police department immediately if you see or hear...(read more)

Pewaukee beach re-opens to swimmers

2008-08-15T18:48:25Z

Village of Pewaukee - After 9-1/2 weeks swimming at Lakefront Park is once again permitted. Tests have shown the level of the toxic blue-green algae have dropped to a level where the lake is again safe to swim in, according to a press release from the village. The e-coli levels have been tested and are safe as well. Swimming in the lake became prohibited June 9 when the lake flooded the downtown. After the waters receded the blue-green algae was discovered and the beach and lake remained closed....(read more)

Summer fades into fall with art fairs and historic fun (but thankfully no math festivals)

2008-08-15T18:30:18Z

School might not be in session quite yet, but there's plenty of art and history to enjoy. The Donna Lexa Memorial Art Fair runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday along the Glacial Drumlin State Trail, featuring fine arts and crafts for sale, food, children's activities, music and a used book sale. Oconomowoc also celebrates fine art during the Oconomowoc Festival of the Arts at Fowler Park, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Historic camps featuring armies and wars from the Roman Legions through...(read more)

Arrowhead's "Cats" wins national USA WEEKEND award

2008-08-15T18:03:42Z

Arrowhead High School - The Arrowhead High School Broadway Company's production of "Cats" was nationally recognized for an outstanding musical when they were named 2008 USA WEEKEND HSM Showstopper. USA WEEKEND invited high schools, parents and students to enter the second annual event, the only national recognition of high school musicals, according to the magazine. Superintendent Craig Jefson said the school received notice earlier last week that they had won the national award. He...(read more)

Driver sought in 8-vehicle pileup

2008-08-15T16:08:05Z

Village of Hartland - Hartland police are seeking the driver of a vehicle that caused a chain reaction accident on Highway 16 Thursday morning that injured two people. According to a police department press release: The driver of a vehicle in the eastbound lane of Highway 16 slammed on the brakes over North Avenue forcing a 46-year-old Oconomowoc man to do the same. The action led to a chain reaction crash involving eight vehicles. The driver of the vehicle that initially hit the brakes continued...(read more)