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The Millstone in Merton Celebrates Grand Opening
On March 24, 2025 the Millstone in downtown Merton celebrated its Grand Opening. Doors opened at 11 a.m. for guests to come into the newly transformed restaurant and bar. For several weeks, locals had been anxiously awaiting the reveal of the interior. Millstone...
The Millstone in Merton Celebrates Grand Opening
On March 24, 2025 the Millstone in downtown Merton celebrated its Grand Opening. Doors opened at 11 a.m. for guests to come into the newly transformed restaurant and bar. For several weeks, locals had been anxiously awaiting the reveal of the interior. Millstone...
Report: Several crucial bridges at ‘high risk’ for ship collisions
(The Center Square) – An ominous report identifies 20 bridges nationwide at serious risk of ship collisions, potentially resulting in a collapse like the one that brought down the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. A group of engineers from Johns Hopkins...
Ixonia Elementary School Announces New Principal
Ixonia Elementary School has selected a new individual, Sarah Lang, to take over the role of principal at the school. Lang had formerly served as a curriculum coordinator in the Oconomowoc Area School District. The position was initially offered to Lang several weeks...
Trump endorses Schimel in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump is endorsing conservative Judge Brad Schimel in his race against liberal Judge Susan Crawford for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Calling Crawford a "radical left liberal," Trump wrote on Truth Social she "has repeatedly given...
‘Arrowhead No’ Files Lawsuit Aiming to Stop Referendum
A group of residents within the Arrowhead school district have filed a lawsuit to block the upcoming April expansion referendum. On March 18, a group of citizen taxpayers operating under the name 'Arrowhead No' filed the lawsuit against the district. According to this...
Poll: Wisconsin voters don’t know Supreme Court, superintendent candidates
(The Center Square) – Despite a high level of campaign spending on the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, many registered voters are not informed enough on the race to offer an opinion, according to a new Marquette Law School Poll. The poll did not track who voters favored...
Pewaukee Discusses the Supreme Court’s Act 10 Ruling
On Thursday, March 6, former Governor Scott Walker was joined by Fox News host Guy P. Benson to discuss "The case for keeping Act 10." The event was held at The Ingleside Hotel, focusing on how the upcoming Supreme Court race could affect Act 10's legacy. Walker...
Waukesha County Plays Key Role in Statewide Supreme Court Race
Waukesha County has long been an important part of statewide and national elections. Due to its population and size, its voting block has the ability to shift the outcomes of elections. Waukesha County is a member of the 'WOW counties', a group of three counties in...
The Millstone in Merton Celebrates Grand Opening
On March 24, 2025 the Millstone in downtown Merton celebrated its Grand Opening. Doors opened at 11 a.m. for guests to come into the newly transformed restaurant and bar. For several weeks, locals had been anxiously awaiting the reveal of the interior. Millstone...
Ixonia Elementary School Announces New Principal
Ixonia Elementary School has selected a new individual, Sarah Lang, to take over the role of principal at the school. Lang had formerly served as a curriculum coordinator in the Oconomowoc Area School District. The position was initially offered to Lang several weeks...
Trails to Check Out Over Spring Break in Lake Country
Friday, March 21 marks the last day before spring break for students of the Hartland-Lakeside school district. In recent weeks, temperatures have been rising. Although there have been the typical month of March weather shenanigans, such as heavy wind storms, rain, and...
‘Arrowhead No’ Files Lawsuit Aiming to Stop Referendum
A group of residents within the Arrowhead school district have filed a lawsuit to block the upcoming April expansion referendum. On March 18, a group of citizen taxpayers operating under the name 'Arrowhead No' filed the lawsuit against the district. According to this...
Hulk Hogan Comes to Lake Country on Promo Tour
Hulk Hogan, the professional wrestler and WWE ambassador, is coming to Lake Country on March 18. Hogan has been touring the country promoting his new Real American Beer. The new line of light beer is proudly brewed in the United States and is a partner of the WWE....
DockHounds Broadcaster Dominic Stearn Shares His Journey to WI
The Lake Country DockHounds have become an integral part of the community since their founding in 2021. Dominic Stearn is a shining example of how the team has made talented, creative young people a crucial part of its identity. Dominic plays many roles for the...
How WIAA Updates Affect the ‘Classic 8’ Sports Conference
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) has made changes to their policies regarding transgender students. The updates went into effect starting on January 19, 2025. As a result, the changes will affect students participating in the Lake Country...
Oconomowoc Sendik’s Grocer Competes for Best National Bagger
On Monday, February 24 at 7 p.m. an underdog sporting competition will be held in Las Vegas: the National Bag Off. Hosted by the National Grocer's Association, the tournament will allow bag clerks from across the country to show off their skills. The Lake Country area...
The Millstone in Merton Celebrates Grand Opening
On March 24, 2025 the Millstone in downtown Merton celebrated its Grand Opening. Doors opened at 11 a.m. for guests to come into the newly transformed restaurant and bar. For several weeks, locals had been anxiously awaiting the reveal of the...
Report: Several crucial bridges at ‘high risk’ for ship collisions
(The Center Square) – An ominous report identifies 20 bridges nationwide at serious risk of ship collisions, potentially resulting in a collapse like the one that brought down the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. A group of engineers from...
Ixonia Elementary School Announces New Principal
Ixonia Elementary School has selected a new individual, Sarah Lang, to take over the role of principal at the school. Lang had formerly served as a curriculum coordinator in the Oconomowoc Area School District. The position was initially offered to...
Trump endorses Schimel in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump is endorsing conservative Judge Brad Schimel in his race against liberal Judge Susan Crawford for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Calling Crawford a "radical left liberal," Trump wrote on Truth Social she...
DEI on Campus: Schools still assessing Trump executive order
(The Center Square) – The University of Wisconsin–Madison is assessing federal activity along with other schools across the nation that are responding to President Donald Trump’s executive order banning diversity, equity and inclusion. The...
Trails to Check Out Over Spring Break in Lake Country
Friday, March 21 marks the last day before spring break for students of the Hartland-Lakeside school district. In recent weeks, temperatures have been rising. Although there have been the typical month of March weather shenanigans, such as heavy...
Wisconsin Assembly approves bills on girls’ athletics, sex changes, pronouns
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s Assembly passed a series of bills aimed at protecting girls sports and blocking sex-change surgery and puberty blockers for minors. Assembly Bill 100 requires that athletic teams at public and private choice...
State budget talks not progressing
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s Assembly speaker says Republicans do not want to go months past the deadline for a new state budget, but he says they may have no choice. Speaker Robin Vos on Thursday told reporters that Republicans are waiting on...
CA, AZ attorney generals join suit over Department of Education
(The Center Square) - California and Arizona attorneys general have joined a lawsuit fighting President Donald Trump’s executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. The Democratic attorneys general are part of a coalition of 20...
Wisconsin Democrats upset with intent to close Education Department
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s attorney general continues to vow to fight against President Donald Trump’s executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education while the Department of Public Instruction superintendent calls it a...
Most Wisconsin cities, counties saw unemployment rates rise in January data
(The Center Square) – All 13 of Wisconsin’s metropolitan areas saw unemployment rates rise in January with 34 of the state’s largest 35 cities seeing the same. Mequon was the only city that remained the same from December to January. The state’s...
Realtors report: Higher prices, too few homes for sale
(The Center Square) – The Wisconsin Realtors Association on Thursday released its report for home sales in February and it reads like the last several. “There continues to be significant unmet millennial demand for housing, and unfortunately these...