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NEWSROOM * CIRCULATION * ADVERTISING
Friday
July 2009
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Police Blotter: This week's crime reports
Police Notes: The latest Tosa crime briefs
News & Notes: Local news briefs
Obituaries: Local death notices
Meetings: School and city government meetings schedule
Every School Every Week: What's up at local schools
School Notes: Wauwatosa School District news briefs
School Board Notes: Recaps
of recent board actions
What's New: Tosa business openings and more
Business Notes: Area businesses making the news
Community Calendar: What's
on tap around town
Things to Do: Our top picks
of upcoming events
Corrections: Corrections and clarifications to recent stories
News tips? Story ideas?
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• Wauwatosa Public Library
• Hart Park Senior Center
• Wauwatosa Neighborhood Associations
• Wauwatosa Recreation Department
Visit our complete list of Wauwatosa Links.
Foreclosure sale of nuisance property stalled
A home deemed uninhabitable and a nuisance property by Wauwatosa officials was sold at foreclosure auction, but bankruptcy proceedings have stalled the sale of the property.
EFW awards $30,000 to teachers
The Education Foundation of Wauwatosa has awarded 17 grants totaling $30,070 to teachers in the Wauwatosa School District for classroom programs for the 2009-10 school year.
North Avenue parade kicks off Independence Day activities
Wauwatosa will be a sea of red, white and blue when the city celebrates Independence Day on Saturday.
Principal was full of optimism, energy
Former West High School principal Audrey Evers was remembered as a true professional who bravely faced her own cancer while caring for her ill husband.
Job cuts loom at City Hall
The city may need to eliminate as many as 12 positions next year to bridge an anticipated $1.2 million budget gap brought on by weak economic conditions. City Administrator James Archambo said the numbers are still up in the air, but the city will cut as many jobs "as necessary to make the budget balanced."
- FORUM: What should the city cut?
More Headlines
- Boy Scouts make service to community top priority
- Sheriff's office cracks down on crime in parks
- Tosa West athletic field improvements move forward
- Residents want warning signs
- Sharing band leader could aid recruitment
- West band supporters rally against cutting directors' hours
- Relay walkers can take part in study of cancer causes
- School Board's state budget ideas gain traction
- Solar panel plan deemed inefficient use of grants
- Many unknowns in schools budget
- Wauwatosa West High School list of graduates
- Wauwatosa East High School list of graduates
- Students, parents fight for West band director's time
- Rentals could fuel Hart Park budget
- Naming rights policy heads back to council
Grede seeks bankruptcy protection
Wauwatosa-based Grede Foundries Inc. has filed to reorganize under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and said it has an offer for financing until the company could be sold.
Vukmir to challenge Sullivan for Senate seat
Madison — Rep. Leah Vukmir (R-Wauwatosa) said Thursday she plans to challenge first-term Sen. Jim Sullivan (D-Wauwatosa) in next fall's election.
Man accused of drunken driving had just taken child to school, police report says
A Milwaukee man accused of driving with a blood-alcohol content more than four times the legal limit told officers he had just dropped off his daughter at school, Wauwatosa police said.
Feedback sought on Mayfair Mall area roadwork
Wauwatosa — State transportation officials are inviting public feedback on plans for rebuilding portions of Highway 100 alongside Mayfair Mall.
Tosa East math teacher convicted of drug charge
Waukesha — A 25-year veteran Wauwatosa East High School teacher was convicted Thursday of misdemeanor drug possession in Waukesha County Circuit Court.
More Headlines
- Woodward: Papers will struggle, but news will survive
- Panel recommends County Grounds land sale to UWM
- Tosa committee to discuss naming-rights ordinance
- State rules lead to shutdown of fish-nibbling salon at Mayfair
- Home invasion suspects had BB gun, police say
- Market Probe research firm expands in India
- Tosa could withhold raises if performance is unsatisfactory
- Tosa seeks grant for Burleigh St. redevelopment
- Jim Stingl: State should just let fish pedicure business off the hook
- Friendship evolves on racquetball court
Public Forum letters published in NOW Newspapers
- New pavilion a source of pride
- Underwood Creek restoration a mess
- Effort to reduce health care costs appreciated
- Wauwatosa School District wrong size for taxpayers
- For the butterflies' sake, don't let UWM build
- Not all chamber members support land sale to UWM
- We deserve a Community Development Corporation
- Thanks to all who helped at Easter egg hunts
- Help needed to keep flags flying on North Avenue
- Why have a School Board in Wauwatosa?
IL Mito Cooking
Chef shares love of cooking
Acclaimed chef Michael Feker, of the Il Mito restaurant and cooking school on North Avenue, shares his passion for food and cooking with readers in his new blog. Latest post:
Hype-free, Fad-free Fitness
Fitness guru speaks
Pete Piranio, fitness consultant and owner of Fitness Together in Wauwatosa, Brookfield and Delafield, gives you tips for staying in shape, getting fit and maintaining your health.Latest post:
Marquette salutes
local honor students
Marquette University and WauwatosaNOW.com are proud to salute the outstanding students who have made the honor rolls at our local schools. Click on a student's name for a printable honor roll certificate. Go to honor rolls page.
Tosa Prep Sportlight
The sports season is in full swing at Wauwatosa East and West high schools and, if you're a prep sports fan, we've got you covered in track, softball and more!
Photo Gallery: West baseball vs. Brookfield Central
Photo Gallery: East baseball vs. Brookfield Central
Photo Gallery: Wauwatosa prep sports
Stories: NOW staff's Wauwatosa prep coverage
Stories: JS Online's metro area prep coverage
Tosa Town Square
Want to weigh in on hot issues around Tosa? Or are you just looking for a good babysitter? Visit the Town Square now and talk about issues - big and small - that you care about.Enter Town Square | Guidelines/FAQs
Sky's the LimitNOW sports writer Tom "Sky" Skibosh gives his take on the prep sports scene:
Community Roll CallYou'll find crime prevention tips and more in the Wauwatosa Police Department's blog:
Check It OutThe Wauwatosa Public Library keeps you up to date on library happenings:
Every School Every WeekLearn what's going on in Wauwatosa's public and private schools.
Gas WatchFind out where the cheapest gas is being sold in Tosa.
Family WatchdogUse the interactive map to see where sex offenders live and work in Tosa.
Presidential campaign contributions
Find out how much your neighbors are giving to the candidates. Data Warehouse: More searchable databases
On the SidelinesPeter Zuzga, NOW photojournalist, talks about shooting prep sports:
Adoptable AnimalsThe Wisconsin Humane Society profiles animals needing homes in its blog:
Your ParksFind out what's going on in your Milwaukee County parks:
Park PlaceThe Park People discuss their volunteer work with our county parks:
