In Memory

Cross country

Setting the record straight

In just her second year of cross country at Kettle Moraine, Taylor Vinhal has become one of the area's finest runners, most recently setting the school record at the Arrowhead Invitational.

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Tennis: Kettle Moraine at Catholic Memorial

In a battle between two of the top three teams in the Classic 8 Conference, Catholic Memorial took a 5-2 win over Kettle Moraine on Tuesday at Woyahn Tennis Complex in Waukesha.

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Girls swimming: Classic 8 Relays

Arrowhead continued its longstanding dominance in the Classic 8 Conference by winning the league's annual relays meet Sept. 8, but it wasn't by a large margin. The Warhawks did just enough to edge out Waukesha South/Mukwonago, 124-120, in a meet at Waukesha West.

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Girls golf: Classic 8 mini meet

The Classic 8 Conference, featuring some of the state's premier girls golfers, gathered for a mini meet Sept. 12 at Western Lakes Golf Club in Pewaukee.

Football

Warhawks strike first, fast and last

If there’s a criticism of the new high-powered offense run by first-year coach Greg Malling’s Arrowhead varsity football team, it’s that they score too quickly. (3)

Cross country

Seidel runs fastest time in state history

In her three years of running in the prestigious Arrowhead Cross Country Invitational, one of the top meets in the state each year, University Lake School's Molly Seidel has been nothing less than outstanding.

57 roles, 6 performers, 1 room

"Sometimes a play is more than just a play. Art is defined by man's interpretation of life's experiences.

Historical Society enjoys life on the square

For 25 years the East Troy Area Historical Society (ETAHS) did not have a home. After raising funds for three years, and through the generosity of the Henry Kubicki family, the Kubicki Historical Heritage Center has been open on the East Troy Square since May 2010.

Sobering reality brought to life

Daniel Bruckbauer sat handcuffed, head tipped back, eyes to the ceiling, preventing the tears welling in his eyes from falling down his face as he listened to his classmate talk of all the things she would not do and the memories she would never make. Before that he heard the mother of his classmate read a letter to her deceased daughter, telling her she would never see her graduate from college, would never see her get married. The reality of a crime he did not commit sank in and the grim outcome flashed across the stage at the entire 2012 Kettle Moraine High School class as the voice of Sydney Washcovick bid her peers farewell with her smiling face projecting across the auditorium.

Summit, Dousman fire mergers are complex

A proposal to consolidate the Dousman and Summit fire departments is putting Village of Dousman residents and elected officials between a rock and a hard place.

Free clinic gets $10K boost from AMA grant

City of Oconomowoc - The Lake Area Free Clinic is one of only eight free clinics in the country tapped to receive a $10,000 grant from the American Medical Association (AMA) to benefit its efforts working with diabetic patients.(2)

Police help lady riders sharpen cycle skills

City of Oconomowoc - More than two dozen women are taking advantage of a special program designed to improve their motorcycle riding skills.

Incorporation review rejected

Waukesha - It took Waukesha County Circuit Court Judge Donald J. Hassin Jr. about eight minutes last week to toss out of court Lisbon-Inc.org.'s latest effort at incorporating the Town of Lisbon into a village.

Town OKs Great Lakes water

Town of Delafield - A corner of the town may be serviced by Lake Michigan water as the Town Board on Tuesday agreed to allow a roughly 1,200-acre area of the town be included in the City of Waukesha water service area.

North Lake launch hearing next week

A state administrative law judge has scheduled a three-day contested hearing beginning Monday, Sept. 19, at the state office building, 141 NW. Barstow St., Waukesha, that could determine the fate of plans by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to build a public access boat launch on the northwest shore of North Lake.(1)

Handyman accused of taking advantage of woman's trust

Village of Pewaukee - A handyman misused the trust of his employer and allegedly stole her car and ATM card.(1)

Creation of Village of Pewaukee CDA delayed

Village of Pewaukee - The Village Board has deferred action on a proposal to create a community development authority (CDA) to a future board meeting. (2)

O'Brien Homes constructs classroom experience

Oconomowoc Area Schools - Oconomowoc High School's Building Trades III program is a course that brings new meaning to the term hands-on learning.

Teachers enroll in summer school too

Oconomowoc Area Schools - It's not only students who go to summer school.

Brady Hackbarth Park Fund continues

Ixonia - Brady Hackbarth had a wish, and it was a big one. He wished for a place where children could play, a place where kids can be themselves and play with their peers, a destination they can look at and say, "I want to go there." His last wish was for a playground that he and all children could enjoy for years to come.

Ailing TIF may get boost from Pabst TIF

City of Oconomowoc - Taxpayers may not have to worry about bailing out the dormant downtown tax incremental financing district (TIF No. 4) if Wisconsin legislators approve an amendment to a state statute on TIFs.

A mother's fight

Any mom with four children younger than 10 certainly has her hands full. But imagine being the mom of four small children who is facing a life-threatening condition while struggling to make ends meet. That is the challenge that Mukwonago resident Becky McFarlane and her family are facing.

Construction firm to pay $45K in fines

Berg Construction, 461 River Crest Court in Mukwonago, will have five years to pay $45,000 in forfeitures, surcharges, costs, and attorneys fees after the Waukesha County Circuit Court entered a judgment against the company. (1)

MHS band holds first marching band festival

The Mukwonago High School marching band, the Phantom Legion, will hold the inaugural Phantom Phest Marching Band Festival on Saturday, Sept. 17.

Chicago woman in Eagle high-speed crash

A 28-year-old Chicago woman received several citations, including drunken driving, after crashing her minivan into a fire hydrant and a pickup truck before coming to a stop when she hit a telephone pole at 8:17 p.m. Aug. 25 on Elkhorn Road at Railroad Street in the Village of Eagle.(6)

Keeping kids healthy this school year

Kids are back in school, and germs are multiplying. And while students are no doubt worried about their grades, parents may be worried about keeping their kids healthy this school year.

Local Civil War stories shared over tea

The Sussex-Lisbon Area Historical Society (SLAHS) held a Civil War Tea on Sunday. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War and the tea was part of a continuing four-year event to commemorate Sussex and Lisbon's participation in the conflict.

Foundation presents awards, grants to Hamilton staff

The Hamilton Education Foundation presented 18 Hamilton School District staff members with awards at the Aug. 31 Back-to-School Breakfast. Five teachers were presented with A Class Act tributes, another nine teachers were awarded New Horizons Grants and four support staff members received ROSS awards.

Sussex's 2012 budget looks toward future

Sussex Village Administrator Jeremy Smith is happy the calendar has changed over to the month of September.

Fire official: merge should be phased in

The president of the governing body of Lake Country Fire and Rescue said the board should remain "in the back of the room" during any negotiations involving the possible consolidation of the Summit Fire Protection District into Lake Country Fire and Rescue.

St. Paul School meets Smart Board goal

The first day of school brought an unexpected surprise for St. Paul School kindergarten students. Upon entering the classroom, it was hard for the 5-year-old students not to notice the newly installed white, smooth piece of technology called a Smart Board.

Celebrate Harvest Fest in North Prairie this weekend

The Village of North Prairie will celebrate its annual Harvest Fest from Friday through Sunday, Sept. 16 -18 at Veterans Park, behind the Municipal Building at130 N. Harrison St. The park is accessible off Highway 59.

Gas station restrictions back in play in Summit

Village of Summit - After residents turned out in force to protest an update to the village's master plan that would have allowed for the construction of gas stations, the Village Board directed the Plan Commission to reinstate their restriction.