South Milwaukee News Archives

Oct. 30, 2009 3:10 p.m. South Milwaukee a ' Police officers and firefighters would get no pay raise in 2010 and a 2% raise in 2011 under agreements to be considered Tuesday by the Common Council.

Area health departments continue to battle shortages of the swine flu vaccine. The Oak Creek Health Department has received a limited supply of the H1N1 vaccine and was preparing for a clinic scheduled for Wednesday morning.

Within a month of returning to work after the firefighters union tried to get him terminated, Fire Chief Jay Behling took disciplinary action against the union president, according to a new complaint filed against him.

The city is facing a $400,000 shortfall in its 2010 budget , according to a new blog by Ald.

Oct. 21, 2009 6:00 p.m. About 23 We Energies customers and suppliers testified during a hearing this afternoon on the utility's proposed 7% increase in electricity costs in 2010.

SOUTH MILWAUKEE, Wisc. -- Bucyrus , the mining equipment manufacturer, said its business grew in the third quarter and posted a profit that blew past Wall Street estimates.

Jerry Kykisz of the National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum, Bob Curry with DryHootch.org, a place for veterans to reconnect, and Kelli Busch, a preparator with the Milwaukee Art Museum, put together an exhibition of artwork by veterans.

Finding new and better ways to communicate with residents, keeping them informed on key issues, news and other information.

Madison a ' The state Senate passed a ban Tuesday on texting while driving. The measure passed 27-5 on a bipartisan vote and now heads to the state Assembly, which like the Senate is controlled by Democrats.

A free workshop on providing natural nondrug solutions to prevent and treat chronic pain will be held at 10 a.m. Nov.

Oct. 15, 2009 10:10 p.m. The South Milwaukee Common Council has an unenviable job.

Oct. 15, 2009 8:27 a.m. The following is from neighbor Don Lawson about his Celtic music group, the Garlic Mustard Pickers: Here's a reminder that there are two fundraising events that include music by our band.

Oct. 14, 2009 9:38 p.m. My post of yesterday about the change in Halloween trick-or-treat day in South Milwaukee brought a clarification from South Milwaukee Alderwoman Lisa Pieper.

Timothy Moseley is facing felony charges of taking nude pictures of a woman and tying her up against her will.

Oct. 13, 2009 10:20 p.m. The Sunday before Halloween from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. That's been the 'trick or treat' tradition for the seven-plus years we've lived in South Milwaukee.

Oct. 13, 2009 8:06 p.m. A 48-year-old deputy U.S. marshal coerced a 20-year-old woman into a sexual relationship before taking sexually explicit photos of her against her will and downloading the pictures on his computer, according to a criminal complaint released Tuesday.

South Milwaukee, WI/Lake Villa, IL Strange day today. I overslept and almost missed being on WGN with Jerry's Kidders.

Oct. 8, 2009 9:34 p.m. Madison Ave Market, a Mediterranean Food & Deli, opened for business on Monday at 925 Madison Avenue in South Milwaukee.. If you like byrek rolled wafer thin and filled with creamy fresh feta cheese, a ground beef mixture, or a feta cheese and spinach mixture), savory fresh-made soup, unique stick-to-the ribs sandwiches, and ...

Oct. 7, 2009 8:26 a.m. An African safari, autographed Packers and Brewers memorabilia, airline tickets, Resorts International vacation package, Trek mountain bike, UW and Marquette basketball tickets to sold-out games, entertainment and restaurant package raffles and bargain buys to kick off holiday shopping.

Ancient Egypt comes alive for our fall gala, In the Land of Pharaohs. The evening kicks off with a free wine tasting provided by the Wine Maniacs.

Everyone is cordially invited to attend the "Starry Night Gala" on Saturday, Novemebr 7th, 2009, from 6 - 11 p.m. at the Italian Community Center.

I am an Ultra-Conservative, Alpha-Male, True Authentic Leader, Type "C" Personality, who is very active in my community; whether it is donating time, clothes or money for Project Concern or going to Common Council meetings and voicing my opinions.