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Lake Geneva council approves replacement of some traffic signal poles

Lake Geneva council approves replacement of some traffic signal poles

  • Dennis Hines

The poles will be installed as part of the DOT's Highway 50/Main Street road reconstruction project, which is scheduled for 2027 and 2028.

Memorial Day parade and ceremony scheduled for Williams Bay

Memorial Day parade and ceremony scheduled for Williams Bay

    The parade will begin at 10:45 a.m. near the intersection of Clover Street and Cherry Streets and travel to Edgewater Park.

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    Lake Geneva revises parking ordinance to help BID program

    Lake Geneva revises parking ordinance to help BID program

    • Dennis Hines

    The change is related to the Business Improvement District’s upcoming We Love Local Wednesdays campaign

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    American Legion post to host Memorial Day parade in Lake Geneva

      A community Memorial Day Ceremony will immediately follow at Flat Iron Park.

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