The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Three Friends Run Race for Local Boy

By AMY NIXON Gretchen Egner has been running the Disney World Half-Marathon in support of Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy for the past five years. This year, she's not alone. Two of her close friends, Carrie Lefko and Michelle Kreiter, will be running with her in the Jan. 10 race. They said Gretchen's son, Nick, is their motivation.

Local Businesses, Churches Prepare for Swine Flu Precautions Are Taken, Common Sense Urged

By AMY NIXON The swine flu is coming! The swine flu is coming! Local pharmacist Pat Vandehey said that despite all the hype, she hasn't seen a big panic in the Mukwonago area, and although many local businesses, churches and organizations are taking precautions, many said they aren't taking anything to the extreme.

Woman Suffered 36 Knife Wounds in Sept. 5 Attack Witness Testifies Man Admitted to Killing Girlfriend

By JIM STEVENS Waukesha - Samantha Peterson was brutally stabbed to death, allegedly by David Wapp of Mukwonago, after he "snapped" following a quarrel Sept. 5 in Waukesha, according to a criminal complaint filed in Waukesha County Circuit Court.

Two Charged with Harassing Mukwonago Women Drug Money at Heart of Dispute

By ERIN LAMB Mukwonago - A 39-year-old East Troy man and his wife, a 30-year- old South Milwaukee woman, have been charged with disorderly conduct and telephone harassment after they allegedly repeatedly threatened two Mukwonago residents in December to pay back drug money.

Town's Dog License Compensation Questioned

By AMY NIXON Although the Town of Mukwonago has been approving payment of 25 cents per dog license to the treasurer as compensation for years, the board recently learned that in doing so, it was breaking the law.

Community Support Needed for Wounded Soldier

By AMY NIXON Eagle - Back in April, Johnson Bank employees raised about $500 and the Mukwonago Rotary Club raised $230 to support Army SPC Jason M. Schulz, who lost both legs in a blast in Mosul, Iraq, in November 2007.

Golf Team Fires School-Record Round at Conference Tourney Lyons Leads Breakout Effort in Stacked Classic 8

By JR RADCLIFFE Top-ranked Madison Edgewood notwithstanding, the best golf in the state all year has been played in the Classic 8 Conference. All Mukwonago has been able to do is watch.

Kickers Sweep Past Trio of Opponents

By JR RADCLIFFE After a down week for the Mukwonago soccer team, the kickers rebounded to defeat three opponents last week, including a conference foe and one team considered honorable mention in the state rankings.

Senior Moves to Head of the Classic 8 Pack Cross Country Team Seventh at Janesville

By JR RADCLIFFE Arrowhead's Gabby Levac and Catholic Memorial's Morgan Sickels each laid claim to state titles last fall, winning the Division 1 and Division 2 state cross country races, respectively.

Crisp Blocking, Passing Leads to Tourney Crown

By JR RADCLIFFE The Mukwonago volleyball team threw itself a block party.

Young Carves Up Indians; Mhs in Must-Win Mode Football Team Can Still Make Playoffs by Winning Out

By JR RADCLIFFE The Mukwonago football team now has reached the point where it must turn the ship around.

Local Family Moves Business to Mukwonago

By AMY NIXON John Schreiber of Mukwonago became a financial planner in 1979, when the profession was so new to Wisconsin that most people had no idea what being a financial planner meant. Today, he and his son, Scott, who has been in the business for 15 years, own and run a successful practice that just recently moved to 801 Main St., Mukwonago.

Hwy. 164 Rejection Could Be Far-Reaching Judge: Project Violated Federal Laws

By KELLY SMITH A federal district court decision handed down last week by Judge Lynn Adelman could affect how federally funded highway projects in Lake Country are designed and built, including the proposed four- lane expansion of Highway 164, new construction in the Highway 67/I- 94 corridor, proposed roundabouts on Highway C and work slated along I-43 near Mukwonago and Big Bend.

There Is No Rule Book for Today's Weddings Couples Creatively Plan for the Big Day Without Spending Big Bucks

By PAIGE SMAGA Here comes the bride, and is that her mother's veil she's wearing? Oh, and look at the bridesmaid's colors, lime green and hot pink. And did I hear something about cupcakes instead of a wedding cake?

When Nature and Art Collide : Kettle Moraine Studio Tour

By AMY NIXON A beautiful piece of Wisconsin prairieland sets the stage for Xn- Trix Studio, W625 Little Prairie Road, Palmyra, where husband and wife pair Tom Rauschke and Kaaren Wiken spend their days creating art. The peaceful environment also provides the backdrop for the Kettle Moraine Studio Tour, which was started by Rauschke and Wiken 11 years ago.

Hamilton Holds On in Overtime Vannarom Delivers Game Winner Against Wac

By JR RADCLIFFE The third time was not the charm for Nathan Vannarom - not even close.

Marcus Cinema Hamilton's Frontrunner Stays Ahead of the Pack

By CHUCK DELSMAN The two varsity cross country teams from Sussex Hamilton turned in good performances last Saturday at the 42nd annual Kettle Moraine Laser Invitational at picturesque Naga-Waukee Park in Delafield.

Indians Take Close Third at Gmc Relays

By CHRIS SCHUCK All six Greater Metro Conference teams were in the water Wednesday for the Greater Metro Conference Relays at Menomonee Falls High School.

Lisbon Says It Won't Fund Incorporation Decision Means Citizens Group; Is On Its Own

By KELLY SMITH Town of Lisbon - Municipal budget workshops are often as much about establishing policy as they are matching anticipated revenues with expected expenses, and on Sept. 23, the Town Board made a key policy decision about plans to seek village status for the town.

Lisbon Spending; Up About 3 Percent Five-Percent Levy Increase Proposed

By KELLY SMITH Town of Lisbon - The Town Board has reached a tentative agreement on a $5.1 million 2010 budget that requires a $3.2 million tax levy - a 5-percent increase - and adds 11 cents per $1,000 assessed valuation to local tax rates.