I grew up in West De Pere, Wisconsin, a suburb just outside of Green Bay. While attending the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee for journalism, I dived into various media outlets through internships at print newspapers, Milwaukee Public Radio and WISN-TV. I later freelanced for Patch in Milwaukee while working part time at the TV station post-internship. After graduating, I landed a full-time job with Patch as an editor outside of Milwaukee, and when the company announced new opportunities in Chicago, I jumped on the chance to live in Lake View. It finally feels good to call my favorite community in the world home!
Evangel University in Springfield, MO signs Hamilton High School senior to full ride athletic-academic scholarship on its Division I women's basketball team.
Local math teacher Steven Akin is awarded by MSOE for sparking a career goal for one Hamilton graduate.
This Sussex firefighter, EMT, Quad/Graphic employee and resident passed away at 39-years-old.
The extremely successful Hamilton High School Robotics team is hosting a slew of fundraisers this summer, including a free community recycling day.
Patch lists the known highway construction so you can avoid the backups. There's also a "Click It or Ticket" initiative so be sure to be safe and buckle up.
Templeton Middle School student Isabel Kelly takes home the top prize from Milwaukee Public Museum's Student Poetry Competition. Her winning poem will be published in the museum's fall publication.
The Brookfield Recycling Center will accept hazardous waste materials from Waukesha County residents on June 2 in a special collection program with Waukesha County.
Between bouncy castles, snow cones and a scavenger hunt, Sussex Outreach Services' first annual Family Fun Day is giving residents a way to kick off the summer with the whole family.
It's time to get to know your Sussex village officials a bit more. Read Patch's Q&A session with Sussex Village Administrator Jeremy Smith to find out a little more about the man behind literally everything in the village.
From a criminal stalking around Woodside Elementary School to a gang of teens defacing property, this is a list of the most interesting police reports this week.
Waukesha County Fair is seeking top musicians in the county to participate in their music contest.
The Hamilton School District recognized 12 employees retiring this year and handed out retirement gifts. Were you taught by any of the retiring teachers?
Waiting for exciting new tenants to fill the former Blockbuster and Aurora Pharmacy locations near Pick ‘n Save? Don’t hold your breath.
The Village of Sussex is bumping up the fun at its annual fireworks and festival, with the addition of Top 40s cover band Rabid Aardvarks.
Village officials met for the second time this month in private to discuss the possible 400-acre acquisition. However, apparently there are money issues involved.
After receiving School Board approval, the $49 million spending plan for the 2012-13 school year now heads to the residents at the district's annual meeting in June.
Maple Avenue Elementary students are getting a lesson in business and economics while selling ice cream at their "Frozen Tundra" store during recess.
The Hamilton School District presented one of it's top honors to a local manufacturer Monday after the business contributed endless support to students.
Sussex Village Administrator Jeremy Smith says putting a bridge over the railroad near Quad/Graphics to alleviate traffic problems isn’t going to happen, and the cost of doing it in general is astronomical.
Two stone welcome signs costing nearly $50,000 are tentatively approved for Sussex's village limits. Tell us what you think of the stone design in the comments.
