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NEWSROOM * CIRCULATION * ADVERTISING
Friday
March 2010
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Police Blotter: This week's North Shore crime reports
Obituaries: Local death notices
News & Notes: Local news briefs
Business Notes: North Shore 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?
Contact us
• Village of Fox Point
• North Shore Library
• Fox Point Foundation
• Fox Point-Bayside School District
• Maple Dale-Indian Hills School District
• Nicolet School District
• Doctors Park (Milwaukee County Park System)
See our complete list of Fox Point links.
Fox Point officials approve starting Black Friday earlier this year
Fox Point — Shoppers looking to get the best deals on Black Friday this November will have an opportunity to do so one hour earlier.
Wood chip pick-up returns
Fox Point — Residents will have an opportunity to pick up wood chips this spring for the second consecutive year. While most members on the Village Board approved the service, there was discussion about staffing and enforcement.
Nicolet plans to renovate library space
Glendale — A $2 million project to combine the D and F wing libraries at Nicolet High School sailed through the Plan Commission on Tuesday night, setting the stage for some major changes in the building.
North Shore
Are coyotes becoming a serious threat?
River Hills — Something has changed the behavior of coyotes in the village, according to residents on the north end of the community. The animals are hunting in packs, coming close to homes and posing a threat to small domestic animals and possibly children.
North Shore
Decision on closing Green Tree Road up in the air
Village officials won’t be closing West Green Tree Road anytime soon. Facing a federal lawsuit and growing opposition from residents, the Village Board has delayed taking any action on a controversial plan to partially close the road between River and Jean Nicolet roads.
More Headlines
- North Shore NOW wins three awards in state contest
- Editorial: No justifiable reason to close road
- Redeker, Kasle finalists in Nicolet
- Second grade moving back to Indian Hill in 2010-2011
- North Shore: Officials ready for traffic snarls
- NSFD chief resigns citing health reasons
- Nicolet voters to narrow School Board field
- Nicolet's finances chief concern of School Board candidates
- A bark with bite: Couple cited for removing trees from bluff
- River Hills board to reopen discussion on Green Tree Road
- Fox Point-Bayside: District's leader retiring in July
- Fox Point-Bayside putting two referendums on ballot
- Glendale consultant suggests keeping Green Tree open
- Over the hill and loving it
- Municipal, school board races take shape
North Shore Library exploring expansion
North Shore Library, which serves Glendale, Fox Point, Bayside and River Hills, is seeking approval from the four communities to acquire more space to expand.
One Among Us
Dance teacher, 80, will move you
Monday on her 80th birthday, Roey Pokrass continues doing what she loves most - dancing. Slow is not on the dance card for this mother of two and grandmother of five.
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- Video: One Among Us: Roey Pokrass
Jail ordered in River Hills beating
Two North Shore teens, including the son of the Milwaukee chamber of commerce president, will spend time at the House of Correction for the beating of a third teen at a Halloween party in River Hills.
College student from Fox Point is safe; Merton student still unaccounted for
Melissa Elliott, the 20-year-old daughter of Lisa and Michael Elliott of the Town of Merton, is among students from Florida's Lynn University who were on a humanitarian mission in Haiti and are unaccounted for, her parents said
Cardinal Stritch University announces job cuts
Cardinal Stritch University will cut 4% of its employees this month because of the tough economy, the school's outgoing president said.
More Headlines
- Man gets 3 years in heroin overdose
- Cantor crafts a healing Yom Kippur service
- Man accused in eyewear store robbery surrenders
- Chicago man wanted in eyeglass store robbery, high speed chase
- Robber gets away after car chase
- Small dog fends off coyote in backyard of home
- Fox Point to discuss restrictions for sex offenders
- Bank robbery suspect killed in shootout with police
- Maple Dale-Indian Hill School Board votes for referendum
- Fox Point woman bequeaths millions to Milwaukee County, remainder to state
Marquette salutes
local honor students
Marquette University and MyFoxPointNOW.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 the honor rolls page.
Cops Corner
Police Department blog
focuses on crime prevention
Five North Shore police departments are teaming up on a new blog that provides residents with the crime prevention and safety tips, and news about community service projects and events throughout the area.
Latest post:
The Road to Madison
Follow the state high school basketball tournament in our special section, with coverage from the Journal Sentinel, NOW Newspapers, Lake Country Publications and TODAY's TMJ4.
Who do you think are the best high school basketball players in the suburbs? Vote now to help us pick our All-Suburban Basketball Teams and you could win a pair of lower-level tickets to a Bucks game.
Nicolet Prep Sportlight
The sports season is in full swing at Nicolet High School and, if you're a prep sports fan, we've got you covered in basketball and more!
Photo Gallery: Nicolet vs. King boys basketball
Photo Gallery: Images from the season
Photo Gallery: Images from the 2008-09 season
Stories: NOW staff's prep coverage
Stories: JS Online's metro area prep coverage
Cheers and JeersNOW sports writer Steve Tietz gives his take on the prep sports scene:
Here's To Your HealthThe North Shore Health Department aims to keep you healthy with tips:
Family WatchdogUse the interactive map to see where sex offenders live and work in Fox Point.
Presidential campaign contributionsFind out how much your neighbors are giving to the candidates.
Data Warehouse: More searchable databases
Adoptable Animals
The Wisconsin Humane Society profiles animals needing homes in its blog:
Your Parks
Find out what's going on in your Milwaukee County parks:
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