Alert Top Story Lake Geneva approves revised short-term rental ordinance Dennis Hines Dec 11, 2024 Dec 11, 2024 After several months of discussion members of the Lake Geneva City Council have adopted a revised short-term rental ordinance. File photo, Regional News Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Dennis Hines Matt Jaye performs music at the Lake Geneva Farmers Market. kAmp7E6C D6G6C2= >@?E9D @7 5:D4FDD:@?[ FA52E65 CF=6D 2?5 C68F=2E:@?D C6=2E65 E@ D9@CE\E6C> C6?E2= AC@A6CE:6D 92G6 366? 25@AE65 :? E96 4:EJ @7 {2<6 v6?6G2]k^AmkAm|6>36CD @7 E96 {2<6 v6?6G2 r:EJ r@F?4:= 2AAC@G65 C6G:D:@?D E@ E96 4:EJ’D D9@CE\E6C> C6?E2= @C5:?2?46 5FC:?8 E96:C }@G] ad >66E:?8]k^AmkAm%96 FA52E65 @C5:?2?46 H2D 2AAC@G65 3J 2 d\a G@E6 H:E9 2=56CH@>6? $96CC: p>6D 2?5 |2CJ y@ u6D6?>2:6C G@E:?8 “?@]”k^AmkAmr:EJ 2=56C>6? H6C6 D6E E@ G@E6 @? 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Lake Geneva receives update on Hillmoor Zone 1 project Representatives from Upland Design Ltd. presented preliminary final concept plans for Zone 1 of the Hillmoor property to Lake Geneva officials…
Work begins on project to honor Dungeons & Dragons co-founder Gary Gygax The project is being worked on in stages — the “stone elements” and the “bronze elements.”
Lake Geneva approves dining facility for Bible camp Lake Geneva City Council members approved on March 23 a precise implementation plan to allow representatives from Covenant Harbor Bible Camp &…
Incumbent faces former council member for District 3 seat Lake Geneva District 3 Alderman Joel Hoiland is set to be challenged by former Alderwoman Peg Esposito during the April 7 spring election.
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