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Fontana Garden Club awards scholarships

Fontana Garden Club awards scholarships

  • Dennis Hines

The Fontana Garden Club awarded scholarships to two students during its May 11 meeting at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, 137 Dewey Ave. Elkhorn Area High School student Genevieve White and Big Foot High School student Rebecca Konkel each received a $3,000 scholarship. Big Foot High School s…

Photos: Cole Caufield's career with the Wisconsin Badgers

Photos: Cole Caufield's career with the Wisconsin Badgers

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    Lake Geneva school district issues statement regarding meeting

    Lake Geneva school district issues statement regarding meeting

      The Lake Geneva Joint No. 1 School District addressed recent teacher resignations at Central-Denison Elementary, citing lack of support from district staff as the reason. The district emphasized valuing educators and prioritizing student and staff well-being while reviewing concerns through …

      Lake Geneva considers accessibility options for beach

      Lake Geneva considers accessibility options for beach

      • Dennis Hines

      Lake Geneva officials are considering purchasing items to help make Riviera Beach more accessible for residents with disabilities. Members of the City Council’s Piers, Harbors and Lakefront Committee unanimously approved on May 12 for Harbormaster Luke Riesterer and Parks Director David Wing…

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        Fontana student receives first-place award in art contest

        Fontana student receives first-place award in art contest

          Fontana student Ellie Ferretti recently took first place in the sixth-grade category in the Wisconsin Rural Water Association’s 17th annual state art contest. Andrew Aslesen, Wisconsin Rural Water Association, presented Ferretti with a $100 check for her winning poster. Aslesen also talked t…

          Council delays voting on whether to pursue land purchase for public safety building

          Council delays voting on whether to pursue land purchase for public safety building

          • Dennis Hines

          The city wants to build a new public safety facility because the fire department is running out of space at its current station at 730 Marshall St., and the police station’s location at City Hall does not allow for future expansion.

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