Email: jeff.rumage@patch.com
Phone: 414.248.3117
Hometown: Beloit, WI
Bio: Jeff Rumage has always had a passion for writing, learning about others and understanding the community around him.
Those three things drove Jeff to walk into The Daily Cardinal, one of UW-Madison's student newspapers, where he covered city, state and campus news stories.
After graduating from UW-Madison, Jeff took a job with a weekly newspaper in Oconomowoc, where he immersed himself in the community over the course of three years- writing about everything from farmers markets to murder trials.
When he learned about Patch's vision for community journalism, he felt compelled to be a part of it.
Your Beliefs
At Patch, we promise always to report the facts as objectively as possible and otherwise adhere to the principles of good journalism. However, we also acknowledge that true impartiality is impossible because human beings have beliefs. So in the spirit of simple honesty, our policy is to encourage our editors to reveal their beliefs to the extent they feel comfortable. This disclosure is not a license for you to inject your beliefs into stories or to dictate coverage according to them. In fact, the intent is the opposite: we hope that the knowledge that your beliefs are on the record will cause you to be ever mindful to write, report and edit in a fair, balanced way. And if you ever see evidence that we failed in this mission, please let us know.
Politics
Some might say that a UW-Madison graduate with degrees in Political Science and Communications is inherently liberal, but I have always thought partisanship takes the intellect out of politics. I genuinely believe there are multiple sides to most issues, and I became a journalist to give a voice to all sides of the discussion. I do, of course, vote in every election, but my choice is shaped more by each candidate's background, openness and capacity for logic than their ability to rile a crowd and make their opponent look bad.
Religion
Religion is a personal matter, and I believe everyone should have the right to exercise and express their beliefs in an open environment.
Local Hot-Button Issue
Education is a major topic of interest in the North Shore - and rightfully so. I recognize that many families moved to the North Shore to ensure a strong education for their child, so I aim to highlight school happenings and share student success stories.
Also, many beautiful North Shore homes have incurred substantial property damage due to repeat flood events. I will provide updates on what is being done to remedy village sewer issues.
I do believe residents have a right to know where their tax dollars are spent. I pledge to provide accurate, comprehensive information about public affairs, and I will find answers to any issues brought to my attention.
The retired Brewers star will be on hand for the 10 a.m. ceremony, where a new sign will be unveiled and a flag pole will be dedicated to one of the park's founders.
Swing by Starbucks between noon and 3 p.m. to pick up a 12-ounce Cool Lime or Very Berry Hibiscus drink.
The School Board approved Judy Weiss' leave of absence request for the coming school year, when she will teach at a middle school in China.
Here's a look at some of the events in our events calendar this week. If we're missing something, you can add it to the calendar.
A Whitefish Bay resident since 2008, Chancellor Lovell talks about his community, his career path and his vision to transform UW-Milwaukee into an international research university.
Fox-Bay Cinema Grill will join Landmark’s Oriental and Downer Theatres as the official screening venues of the festival, which runs from September 27-October 11.
The Blue Dukes finished with a 15-16 record overall, and an 8-10 record in the North Shore Conference.
The Milwaukee County's District Attorney's Office said it will not prosecute allegations of sexual assault made against Dominican High School boys basketball coach and athletic director Paul Wollersheim.
Here's a look at some of the events in our events calendar this week. If we're missing something, you can add it to the calendar.
In addition to illegal fireworks, Whitefish Bay police also received a report of a stolen American flag after the Fourth of July.
In the most recent arrest, an 18-year-old woman was found with a marijuana pipe, and her blood alcohol level was more than double the legal limit.
Politics, local happenings, movie reviews. Whatever you're interested in, be heard; become a blogger on Patch.
These eight Whitefish Bay natives were among nearly 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students who received their diplomas May 20 at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee.
Youth sports organizations wanting to spray pesticides are held to two different standards, depending who owns the field.
The 100-degree heat didn't stop Whitefish Bay from a day of patriotic community fun. Check out our pictures from the parade and festival, then add your own photos to the gallery!
Silver Spring recently lost Anytime Fitness, Simon Oliver and Les Moise, but gained ATI Physical Therapy and two new spa businesses.
The Whitefish Bay Historic Preservation Commission is asking for donated Green Bay Packers tickets to acquire beer glasses from the historic Pabst Whitefish Bay Inn.
America's birthday party has finally arrived, and it would be great to preserve the memories on Patch. Share your photos from the parade, Klode Park festival, the fireworks or your family picnic.
To spark conversation about changing America’s “national spirit,” the coffee giant will be handing out free drinks on Independence Day.
Whitefish Bay officials applied to the state for a rate increase because the village's water utility fund was operating at a deficit.
