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Brookfield Central Educator Wins Journalism Award
Ithaca College selects teacher Jill Cook for its Media Mentor awards.
Lisa Sink, Patch Staff
Lisa Sink, Patch Staff
- 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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With Drug Use on Rise, How Do You Protect Your Kids?
Experts offer tips on how parents can help their children avoid drug use, as reports of prescription drug and heroin use are on the rise.
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Week Ahead: National Night Out, School Test Scores and Big Splash Day
This week also features outdoor concerts in Elm Grove and Brookfield, and concealed carry firearm training at a hotel.
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Greenfield Man Cited for Prowling Outside Brookfield Hooters
The man admitted to parking outside Hooters up to four times a week and engaging in indecent conduct in his car.
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Man Cited for Prowling Outside Brookfield Hooters
The Greenfield man admitted to parking outside Hooters up to four times a week and engaging in indecent conduct in his car.
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Stop by Herzing U for BBQ, Pies, Prizes and Patch
Patch will be part of Herzing University's second annual Community Appreciation Event on Saturday with food, games, pets and more.
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Swing into Final Starry Nights Concert Tonight
The Wilson Center Big Band will perform swing, big band and standards in the series' final free outdoor summer concert.
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Better Business Bureau to Offer Fair "Tips on a Stick"
The Wisconsin consumer protection organization will hand out cardboard fans emblazoned with tips and resources, including the Top 10 Scams of the Year.
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Two Fires Each Cause About $1,000 in Damage
Brookfield firefighters quickly extinguished two recent house fires, one caused by a tipped lamp.
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Ald. Lisa Mellone Resigns to Apply for City Clerk Post
Mellone is an applicant to replace retiring City Clerk Kristine Schmidt.
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Family Tried to Save Teen from Drug Use
Despite jail time, counseling and 'tough love,' drug abuse claims a young Brookfield man's life.
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Man's Fatal Overdose Prompts Warnings of Heroin Rise
A 22-year-old Brookfield man found dead from an apparent drug overdose is one of several recent drug deaths in the county, experts say.
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Town Panel Backs Complex for Paintball, Lasertag, Bounce Houses
Town of Brookfield Plan Commission unanimously recommended approval for a 43,300-square-foot complex to be leased by Brew City Paintball.
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Axing Administrator Post Saves Elmbrook $93K
School Board adopts plan to eliminate one of its three assistant superintendent posts as part of restructuring.
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Woman in Theft Ring Nabbed in Elm Grove
Four accomplices sought in series of thefts that netted thieves up to $15K in Brookfield alone.
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Police Reports: Teen Errs Twice on Underage Drinking Issues
The latest police calls also include a hotel smoking ban dispute, water leak, rabid raccoon and thefts.
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Police Warn Elderly About "Grandson in Jail" Scam
Seniors targeted by thieves posing as victims' grandchildren and claiming they need bail money.
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Church Burglarized, "Feed the Hungry" Donations Stolen
On the heels of local thefts of a tip jar and Children's Miracle Network donation container, someone stole a church's donation jar for the hungry.
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Escort Service Employee Arrested at Brookfield Hotel
Brookfield police issued a municipal citation for providing illegal escort services.
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Week Ahead: Trimming Labor Costs, Carnival and State Baseball Tourney
This week also brings the final Starry Nights concert of the summer and a possible Plan Commission vote on a paintball business.
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