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Since he could hold a newspaper or pick up a pen, Carl had a knack for the written word and was encouraged to write. When he left home to attend University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, Carl studied the craft of journalism and earned his bachelor's degree in print journalism. Throughout college he put his skills to the test and wrote for the UWM Post and a monthly community paper in Bay View. Carl most recently was a staff writer for The Waukesha Freeman and The Oconomowoc Enterprise.

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Apartment Fire Causes $30K in Damage

The Menomonee Falls Fire Department extinguished a fire early Sunday morning in an apartment complex along Appleton Avenue in Menomonee Falls.

Apartment Fire Causes $30K in Damage
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Sheriffs Conduct Bomb Sweep at North Middle School

The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Department conducted an early morning bomb sweep after a threat was discovered in Menomonee Falls North Middle School.

Sheriffs Conduct Bomb Sweep at North Middle School
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Driver Caught With 3-inch Blunt

The 24-year-old man was caught with marijuana, but also his third offense for driving without a license.

Driver Caught With 3-inch Blunt
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Library Book Sale Starting Next Week

The library will be selling books for a quarter, or a dime a baker's dozen on the final day.

Library Book Sale Starting Next Week
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What Should Be Built on This Corner?

Property owner, Ernie Von Schledorn, said he is looking to sell the vacant lot at the northeast corner of Main Street and Pilgrim Road. If he does, what would you like to see constructed on this corner?

What Should Be Built on This Corner?
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Obituary: Richard Wegner

Richard was a Paratrooper with the 101st Airborne and fought for his country in the D-Day Invasion through the Battle of the Bulge.

Obituary: Richard Wegner
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Police Association's Suit Against Village Stalls

The Menomonee Falls Police Association has sued the village alleging a breach of contract when health care plans were changed as part of the 2013 budget approval.

Police Association's Suit Against Village Stalls
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Great Eats Featured in CMH Spring Splendor Raffles

Raffle tickets are available for a drawing to receive 10 $100 gift cards to area restaurants. The proceeds will benefit the Community Memorial emergency and trauma departments.

Great Eats Featured in CMH Spring Splendor Raffles
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Man Accused of Burglary May Have Trespassed at Local Church

Police believe the suspect is the same man who broke into a Schwabenhof outbuilding in March, and is facing charges for burglarizing his mother's home. During a recent arrest, he told officers that he is essentially homeless.

Man Accused of Burglary May Have Trespassed at Local Church
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Finito! Olive Garden Plans Fall Apart

After going through the approval process and getting the green light, plans to build an Olive Garden in Germantown have fallen by the wayside.

Finito! Olive Garden Plans Fall Apart
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All Quiet on Pilgrim and Main, But That Could Soon Change

The prominent corner of Pilgrim Road and Main Street is home to one of Falls' most talked about vacancies. Toppers Pizza is on hold, but other businesses are expressing interest.

All Quiet on Pilgrim and Main, But That Could Soon Change
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School District Will Issue 15 Layoff Notices

The staff reductions are part of the School Board's 2013-14 budget planning process, which started in a $2.4 million hole.

School District Will Issue 15 Layoff Notices
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Falls Resident Joins School Board Monday

After falling short of joining the School Board in 2012, Michele Divelbiss was sworn in as a member after winning an uncontested election in April.