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  • Brookfield, WI

A Green Bay native with a journalism degree and criminology and law studies minor from Marquette University, Lisa Sink comes to Patch.com after working for more than 15 years at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / JSOnline.com and the Milwaukee Sentinel. She also has freelanced for other media, such as the Business Journal, Wisconsin Builder magazine and the American Planning Association.

Way back in those heady college days, Lisa says she naively thought she had life figured out. But then she got married, bought a house and had two children. And she learned that life is messy and learning is a lifelong adventure. 

Learning about new people and ideas is what keeps Lisa in journalism during this uncertain time for the industry. Patch.com will offer her new editing and managerial challenges that she is sure to stumble upon. But then she'll get up and keep moving.

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Opinions on Mosque Mixed, But Most Have Favorable Comments

More than 100 people Wednesday came to view charts and ask questions about a proposed mosque construction in Brookfield, with two-thirds of those who wrote comments expressing support for the project.

Opinions on Mosque Mixed, But Most Have Favorable Comments
Brookfield|News|

Drug Collection Results Top Last Year's Drive

Across seven Waukesha County sites Saturday, volunteers collected 5,712 pounds of medications for proper disposal, keeping them away from drug abusers and public water supplies.

Drug Collection Results Top Last Year's Drive
Brookfield|News|

Last Chance: Summer Park and Rec Signup, Absentee Voting

Is your desk full of papers with too many things to remember? "Last Chance" aims to help. It will remind you of important things ending soon. Contact us if you know of an upcoming deadline you don't want people to miss!

Last Chance: Summer Park and Rec Signup, Absentee Voting
Brookfield|News|

Public Should Not Fear a Mosque, SOPHIA Interfaith Members Say

Leaders from a variety of religious faiths came to the proposed mosque site Saturday to pray and offer support for the project. A city public informational meeting will be held Wednesday, with a formal public hearing on May 7.

Public Should Not Fear a Mosque, SOPHIA Interfaith Members Say
Brookfield|News|

PHOTOS: Drug Collections Successful Despite Dreary Weather

While the exact pounds of medications dropped off at sites Saturday was unavailable, organizers said the amount seemed comparable to prior events and traffic was steady. The drives help keep drugs from falling into abuse.

PHOTOS: Drug Collections Successful Despite Dreary Weather
Brookfield|News|

Eat Local: Who Serves Fabulous Breakfast/Brunch?

Which local restaurant serves your perfect weekend breakfast? Whether it's an early-morning coffee and pastry, sweet French toast or savory egg dish, Patch is looking to name the best spot for a weekend breakfast/brunch.

Eat Local: Who Serves Fabulous Breakfast/Brunch?
Brookfield|News|

SOPHIA to Pray, Show Support for Mosque Saturday

The Waukesha-based interfaith community organization plans to go to the proposed Brookfield mosque site Saturday morning to pray and offer support for the mosque's construction.

SOPHIA to Pray, Show Support for Mosque Saturday