Brookfield|News|
Police Reports: Internet Fraud, Street Sign Vandalism, Prowling
Latest police calls include a California woman defrauded by a fake Brookfield business and nearly two dozen street signs damaged.
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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Brookfield|News|
Caller Harasses Business Over Teacher Protests
Man makes repeated calls to local public relations firm for teachers unions to complain about teacher protests.
Lisa Sink, Patch Staff
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Financing Woes Delay Upscale Apartment Project
City plan commissioners back request for more time to build the second phase of Georgetown Square and pay a sewer bill.
Lisa Sink, Patch Staff
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Developer Asks for More Time to Finance, Build Apartments
Wimmer Communities says lending obstacles require more time to develop the second phase of Georgetown Square.
Lisa Sink, Patch Staff
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Elmbrook Superintendent Backs Governor's Proposed Reforms
Gibson says he empathizes with teachers, but Elmbrook needs to cut health costs and wage increases in order to fix deficits without cutting programs.
Lisa Sink, Patch Staff
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Elmbrook Teachers Aren't Joining Others in Madison
Despite concerns by staff over state budget issues, teacher absences today are at normal levels, with no activities canceled.
Lisa Sink, Patch Staff
Brookfield|News|
"Does That Mean You Get Three Votes?"
Aldermen exchange quips as third-in-line successor fills in as mayor.
Lisa Sink, Patch Staff
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Restaurant Manager's DWI Conviction Gives Aldermen Pause on Liquor License
Council approves Bonefish Grill's license renewal, but some aldermen vote their concerns over drunken-driving offense.
Lisa Sink, Patch Staff
Brookfield|News|
City Runs Out of Ballots; Town Comes Close
With voter turnout higher than projected, the city and town asked residents to use electronic voting machine instead of paper ballots.
Lisa Sink, Patch Staff
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Police Report: Craigslist Sale Turns Explicit
Latest police calls include the theft of $637 worth of bras from Victoria's Secrets on Valentine's Day weekend.
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$5 Million, Five-Year Capital Budget Proposed for Elmbrook Schools
Aging roofs and HVAC work are among major capital projects in need of funding.
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Police Report: Fight Outside Hooters and a Three-Legged Deer
Latest police calls also include underage drinking, school property damage and mailbox tampering.
Lisa Sink, Patch Staff