Oconomowoc cancer survivor Tom Massnick shares a message of hope as he attends the Seena Magowitz Foundation conference in Milwaukee this weekend—he credits regular doctor visits and clinical trials for his survival after a tough battle that began in 2022.
Scraps and Sparks Reused Art Supplies, a new nonprofit, hosts a back to school event today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at its thrift store (437 E.
North St.) where school supply bags are $5, teachers save 20%, crafts are available, and backpacks come with a $25 purchase while supplies last.
The Donna Lexa Memorial Art Fair is scheduled for today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wales Community Park, 500 S.
Brandybrook Road, and will feature arts, crafts, food, children’s activities, live music, and a silent art auction with proceeds aiding local nonprofits.
OneEnergy plans a 6-megawatt solar project at the northwest corner of Section Road and County Road I in Mukwonago; construction starts in spring 2027 pending permits, powering 1,600 homes and creating 30 union jobs (an open house runs Monday at the Mukwonago Library).
Weldall Manufacturing finished a 52,800 sqft expansion at its headquarters on S.
Prairie Ave to support heavy equipment + improve employee comfort with better temperature controls. Burlington-based Scherrer Construction completed the project while operations continued.
Habitat for Humanity completed Domenica Park, a project that transformed a blighted factory site into 16 single-family homes and two duplex townhomes for 20 income-qualifying families at 506 N.
Greenfield Ave — a block party on Aug. 20 brought together over 75 local residents.
James Jones III works as a meat cutter at Meijer and spins records as DJ J Prime on Saturday nights.
He began DJing in June 2025 and now performs across Waukesha with Digital Crate DJs — booking gigs and private events that fuel his passion.
Oconomowoc Arts Center is warning ticket buyers that scam websites may overcharge for fake tickets by mimicking official listings — officials advise confirming website addresses and calling the box office if prices seem too high.
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