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Megal Earns Tae Kwon Do Black Belt
Emma Megal, an 8th grader at Pilgrim Park Middle School, pushes herself to excel in Tae Kwon Do, softball, school and more.
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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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I-94 Lane Closures Will Last Until June
Motorists should prepare for single-lane closures to last until late June.
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Town of Brookfield Not Concerned About Cuts
Chairman says the town has frozen its property tax levy in four of last six years and can balance its budget despite state aid cuts.
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Elmbrook Schools Would Lose $1.6M Under State Budget Plan
Superintendent Matt Gibson said the governor's proposed cuts to Elmbrook's taxing authority will outweigh savings in labor costs.
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Deputy City Fire Chief Johnson Retires
In his three decades at the Brookfield Fire Department, Jeffrey Johnson helped upgrade its public services and data collection.
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Outdoor Dining Expansion Raises Concerns
Two aldermen question "invasiveness" of outdoor dining near residential areas.
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Mayor Says State Reforms Should Include Police, Fire Unions
Ponto supports governor's fiscal reforms, but says excluding police and fire unions creates inequities that need changes.
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Three-peat Times Three for Brookfield East Forensics
The 80-plus member high school forensics team, led by adviser Mary Wacker, won its ninth consecutive conference championship.
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Police report: Marijuana, Trespassing and Bougey's Bar Fight
Latest police calls include Brookfield Central High School students caught smoking marijuana, and trespass through a broken McDonald's fence.
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UPDATE: Four Birds Perish in Neuberry Court House Fire
Homeowner returned home to find heavy smoke and fire in kitchen. The birds managed to break out of their cage but died in the fire.
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Last-Minute Ideas to Celebrate Oscars
It's today and you have nothing planned. But maybe it's not too late to throw a mini-party with a friend or two, or see a matinee of a best picture nominee.
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Week in Review: Have You De-Friended Anyone Yet?
Tense week of protests in Madison as Elmbrook Schools and local government employees await their fate.
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Bad Decisions, Not AWOL Workers Caused Snow Plow Issues
City received complaints about snow plowing work this week; manager says staff learned from bad decisions.
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Can You Spell Perspicacious?
At regional spelling bee Elmbrook middle school teams win all three spots, advancing to the Badger State Spelling Bee.
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Controversial Budget Repair Bill Passes 51-17
Bill that would cut all collective bargaining rights for most public employees except for capped wage increases will move to state Senate.
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Elmbrook Delays Issuing Layoff Notices
The School District and teachers' union agree to push the deadline to April 8 due to budget, bargaining uncertainties.
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Union Says Elmbrook Teachers Need Seat at Table
Head of Elmbrook Education Association says teachers are concerned about losing input over finances, school calendar, class sizes and work duties.
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UPDATE: Homeowners Fighting To Join Elmbrook
About 200 homeowners in the city and town of Brookfield want to be officially moved from the Waukesha School District to the Elmbrook School District.
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Homeowners Fighting To Leave Waukesha School District
About 200 homeowners in the city and town of Brookfield are trying to be officially moved from the Waukesha School District to the Elmbrook School District.
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Budget Uncertainties Delay K4 Decision
While School Board members await the governor's March 1 budget proposal, Elmbrook's board president showed new support for eventually adding K4.
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