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As texting becomes a more popular means of communication, the Port Washington Police Department now has an anonymous tip line; just send your message to Tip411 with Port's keyword.
Professional Animal Communicator Stacy Krafczyk makes regular visits to Dawgs in Motion in Saukville to help people connect with and understand their animals.
The Port Washington Common Council introduced an ordinance on Tuesday night that would require a business plan as well as security plan from applicants hoping to obtain a liquor license.
Topping numbers from previous years, the 100 Bowls event held at Gallery 224 and Dockside Deli raised $2,000 to donate to local food pantries.
A roundup of recent activity from the police blotter also includes an odd violation of a restraining order as well as a stolen jacket for money owed.
A look ahead to what you need to know in Port Washington and Saukville this week.
Port Washington resident Diane Jung is recognized for her 30 years of service as a crossing guard in the city during Wisconsin Adult School Crossing Guard Recognition Week.
The 4th annual event is earlier this year than in year's past — and pre-registration is under way now. Learn what else is new in 2013.
Director Dan Hayes, a native of Wauwatosa, remembers the "electricity" in the air when the documentary set a record for largest film screening in history over the summer — and looks forward to continuing on with the film's journey.
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The fourth annual event hosted by Dockside Deli, Gallery 224 and in conjunction with Port Washington-Saukville School District students offers attendees a creative and tasty way to support the local fight against hunger.
Mary Jo Joyce, a native of Port Washington who lives part-time in both West Bend and Washington D.C., invented a card game that has seen success at museums, Barnes and Noble and other retailers, too.
The 30-year-old Port woman thought she was turning around in a driveway, and ended up driving down a hill before hitting a fence.
Port Washington residents report incidents involving damage to and theft from their vehicles.
The Saukville business and Port Washington-Saukville School officials are very excited about this quick-moving partnership that offers solid opportunities for students in the near future.
The Port Washington High School is participating in the FIRST Robotics competition for the first time this year, and students are spending lots of hours in preparation for the event.
Dockside Deli and Port Washington State Bank were recognized by the PWSSD board for their nominations to the Wisconsin School Board Association 2012 Business Honor Roll.
Port Washington-Saukville School officials plan to discuss updating building safety within the district as well as revisiting strategies for dealing with an emergency at a Building and Grounds Committee meeting on Monday.
Candidate Rhonda Kamenick opposes the Saukville Plan Commission's decision to deny the conditional use permit the company was seeking in order to build their store closer to a wetlands area than current ordinances allow.