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Photo of the Day
Amy Schmidt of Menomonee Falls runs though an agility course with her golden retriever, Hobbs, during the Cudahy Kennel Club's agility show at Grant Park on June 21.
NOW Photo by Charles Auer

News & Features

Funds OK'd for SMHS field repair

The South Milwaukee School Board has authorized repairs from June floods that swamped the football field and running track as well as the east parking lot at South Milwaukee High School.
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From Community Newspapers

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From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Harvey F. Schwartz (6/22/08)
Eyes to sky for transit aid (6/15/08)
Area continues damage review (6/11/08)
Awash, rinse, repeat (6/9/08)
Fish disease reaches local area (6/5/08)
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Police Blotter

Latest crime reports from the South Milwaukee Police Department.
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Going Prices

How much are homes selling for in South Milwaukee? Click here

Multimedia Archive

NOW Photo by Charles AuerFourth photo gallery
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NOW Photo by Charles AuerUnder water
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NOW Photo by Charles AuerMemorial Day '08
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NOW Photo by Charles AuerFabricating a new tradition
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Around the South Shore

Our picks from the Community Calendar

Enjoy an Evening on the Avenue
Date: Thursday, July 24
Evening on the Avenue, featuring music and activities for children and adults, begins at 4 p.m. in downtown South Milwaukee. For the schedule, visit smaconline.com/EveningAvenue.htm.

Bucyrus International plans open house
Date: Saturday, July 26
Bucyrus International plans a free open house with self-guided tours, entertainment from Spider George and the Web, Chasin' Mason, and the BoDeans, a custom-vehicle show, and more from 1 to 7 p.m. at its plant, 1100 Milwaukee Ave., South Milwaukee. For details, visit bucyrus.com/openhouse.htm.

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 Your Place Your Stories
Do you have some news that you'd like to share with the rest of the community? Tell us what's going on with your family, business, school or organization!

South Milwaukee Youth Theatre/All City Players Celebrate 30 Years
CCYM Summer Show
South Milwaukee Actor Adds to Talented Ensemble in Greendale Community Theatre's Production of "Jekyll and Hyde"
Free Lunch Menu for Week of July 21
Rep. Honadel Statement on Midwest Airlines Announcement

ARCHIVE: See the rest of Your Stories

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Your Photos
Your Photos Julie Wielichowski
Oak Creek, WI
Enlarge | Full Gallery		 Click here to submit your photos: From local celebrations to school events to family gatherings, here's your chance to share your visual memories of with the rest of the community.
Community Voices
South Shore residents weigh in on what's happening in the community.
Join the mix! Start your own blog
If you'd like to share your opinions with your neighbors, consider becoming a Community Voices blogger.
Click here for more on how to get started.
Video: This is South Milwaukee

This is South Milwaukee: Mayor Thomas Zepecki shares his thoughts about why South Milwaukee is a great place to live, work and play.
South Milwaukee Links
Have a suggestion for a link? We're always looking for links to local Web sites... If your organization would like to add a link, click here.
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Marquette University

Marquette salutes
local honor students

Marquette University and SouthMilwaukeeNOW.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.
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The Equitable Bank

The Equitable Bank
honors local grads

The Equitable Bank and SouthMilwaukeeNOW.com congratulate the South Milwaukee High School Class of 2008 with a special photo gallery from the June 11 graduation ceremony.

Photo gallery | List of graduates | Story package
Where We Live

South Milwaukee is a great
place to live, work and play

From the outstanding schools to the friendliness of the neighborhoods to the great business districts in our community, there's something special about living in South Milwaukee.

Wisconsin Athletic Club "Where We Live," a special advertising feature, captures the unique sense our community by focusing on the area's shopping, recreation, entertainment, traditions and landmarks.

Stories: What makes us so special?
Photo Gallery: Images of our community
Advertiser Directory: List of area businesses

REC DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS

Rec Department blog

Rec Department Happenings Stay on top of of all the programs and activities that the South Milwaukee Recreation Department has to offer, and learn more about plans for future programs in the department's new blog.

Latest post:

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS

South Milwaukee Library blog

Bookmark SouthMilwaukeeNOW.com and the South Milwaukee Public Library are teaming up on a new blog, "Library Happenings," to keep residents up to date on new materials, programs and events at the library.
Latest post:

South Milwaukee
Prep Sportlight

Prep Sports SpotlightThe sports season is in full swing at South Milwaukee High School and, if you're a prep sports fan, we've got you covered. Track, soccer and more … this is your place for expanded coverage of the South Milwaukee prep sports scene.

Video: CNI All-Suburban banquet
Photo Gallery: Images from the season
Stories: NOW staff's prep coverage
Video: Prep Roundtable and more

Concerts in the parks

Milwaukee County Parks If you're looking for great music without spending a dime, check out the the free concerts that will be held throughout the Milwaukee County parks this summer. Click here for a complete concert schedule, and check out the photo gallery from this summer's events.

Who is making contributions?

Want to know which South Milwaukee residents are contributing to the presidential campaigns - and how much they're giving? Wonder if Democrats or Republicans are getting more financial support in your community? Search our list of presidential campaign contributions.

Data Warehouse: More searchable databases

How much do educators earn?

Who's the highest paid person in your school district? How much is your child's teacher earning? How do salaries of educators here compare to the rest of the Milwaukee area? Get the answers to those questions and more by searching our list of public school employee salaries.

ADOPTABLE ANIMALS

Humane Society blog
features pets who need a home

Wisconsin Humane Society There are hundreds of dogs and cats who are looking for a new home. The Wisconsin Humane Society profiles those animals in its new blog.
Latest post:

THE PARK PEOPLE

Citizens group is now online

Faye Stay on top of what's happening in the Milwaukee County parks system with the blog from The Park People, a member-driven organization dedicated to citizen stewardship of our county parks.

Latest post:

FAMILY WATCHDOG

Family Watchdog

Locate sex offenders
in your neighborhood

SouthMilwaukeeNOW.com is teaming up with Family Watchdog, a national organization, to provide residents with an interactive map that shows where registered sex offenders are living and working in the South Milwaukee area.

Go to Family Watchdog offender map
Video: Family Watchdog featured on 'Morning Blend'
MyCommunityNOW.com Summer Tour

NOW staffers hit the road

The staff of Community Newspapers and the NOW Web sites will make appearances throughout the area this summer - talking to readers and handing out freebies. Click here to see where the Summer Tour will be next.
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Community
South Milwaukee Landmark
From public officials to overnight parking rules, here's everything you need to know about living in South Milwaukee.
The Basics: Whether you've lived in South Milwaukee for decades or are a newcomer, here's your guide to South Milwaukee's parking rules, trash pickup schedule, school attendance boundaries, shopping, library hours, election information and much more.

Local Links: Web sites for the South Milwaukee School District, the city and community organizations.

Schools: Test scores, dropout rates, per-pupil spending and other facts about the South Milwaukee School District. Plus, a complete list of schools and the names, phone numbers and email addresses of top school officials.

Your Elected Officials: Want to express your opinion to your local officials, county board members, state legislators or congressman? Find out who they are and how to contact them.

Dining Out: Read reviews of your local restaurants published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.


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