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We're looking for the best, and need your help. Whether it's a favorite pizza place in Mount Pleasant, Sturtevant, Caledonia or Racine, or the best gourmet grocery store in the Metro Milwaukee area, tell us about it, and come back to vote in July.
An elderly man died Monday night in a house fire iin the 3500 block of Green Bay Road. A dog was recused from the blaze.
Abigail Lyon reviewed her classmates' high school career, from awkward freshmen to confident seniors at their Sunday graduation ceremony.
The BloodCenter of Wisconsin is thanking donors in June by handing out free Summerfest tickets in exchange for blood at one of the nine area locations.
Brothers Jeremy and Adam Shufelt were co-valedictorians at Case High School, and offered this view of shared experiences among classmates.
Criticized by the Vatican for taking stands on social issues, a group of nuns are planning a tour to raise awareness of the impact of budget cuts proposed by Rep. Paul Ryan and passed by the House of Representatives.
Evan Clark addressed his fellow students at the Caledonia school's graduation on Friday night, bidding them farewell, and thanking the faculty for their guidance over his high school career.
In a Sunday afternoon ceremony, Horlick High School graduates concluded their high school careers.
At 2 a.m., Racine County posted full results online, supporting former Sen. John Lehman victory declaration at his election night party. Sen. Van Wanggaard, who was facing recall, sent everyone home an hour before Lehman's announcement.
With only a couple of hours left to vote, Mount Pleasant and Sturtevant have passed the 50 percent mark and are headed well north of the 2010 gubernatorial turnout.
See the candidates that will be on the ballot, learn where to vote, and read a list of things to know about voting from the Government Accountability Board.
See the candidates that will be on the ballot, learn where to vote, and read a list of things to know about voting from the Government Accountability Board.
Regal Beloit Corp. has announced a $6 million expansion at its Caledonia facility, creating up to 175 new jobs over three years.
On the big election day, Shorewood Patch has updates on the voting as well as everything you need to know before you head to the polls Tuesday.
Starry Nights at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts takes advantage of warm summer evenings to provide an outdoor venue to enjoy music of all sorts.
This family-oriented festival provides information about ways to live green, organic and eco-friendly, including products, services and activities.
With tall ships in the harbor for tours, and a cardboard regatta to test your own shipbuilding skill, this festival is a hit with families and history buffs.
The Sturtevant fireworks festival is a home-grown festival so beloved by the community that residents joined together to raise money to bring them back.
In its 40 years, 7 Mile Fair has become one of the state's biggest flea markets, with vendors selling everything from produce to wheels. It's a perfect weekend stop with the family, or a friend, looking for great deals.
