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  • Port Washington-Saukville, WI

I graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire with 2 bachelor's degrees, one in Print Journalism and the second in Spanish. I then interned in the online department for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and also spent a year as a copy editor for the Green BayPress Gazette. I am currently pursuing a Masters of Business Administration with an emphasis in Internet Marketing degree from the Florida Institute of Technology (don't worry, classes are all online, so I'll still be covering the news here!)

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School Supply Drive Helps About 800 Kids in Need

The annual drive fell short of last year's numbers, causing organizers to limit supplies given to Port Washington and Saukville families.

School Supply Drive Helps About 800 Kids in Need
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GloBall Giving Puts Used Sports Equipment Back in the Game

Port Washington resident Mark Rolison was inspired on an overseas trip to create GloBall Giving, a nonprofit that collects and donates used sporting equipment to children in poor countries.

GloBall Giving Puts Used Sports Equipment Back in the Game
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Liaison Officer to Work Part Time in Port Schools

After about seven years without a liaison officer, the Port Washington-Saukville School District and the Port Washington Police Department are teaming up to bring the program back.

Liaison Officer to Work Part Time in Port Schools
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Roll-Your-Own Cigarette Shop Operations Halted — Again

A court ruling again makes RYO tobacco shops illegal if they are operating without a manufacturer's license — something that costs far too much for these small business owners.

Roll-Your-Own Cigarette Shop Operations Halted — Again
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Saturday Fire Causes 'Extensive Damage' to Port Home

The Port Washington family was away in Door County when the fire started, so no one was hurt — but homeowner Dan Chaudoir says the family has taken up temporary housing in order to repair the fire, smoke and water damage.

Saturday Fire Causes 'Extensive Damage' to Port Home
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Most Popular: Does the NDAA Infringe on Freedom?

Patch area residents submit their opinions on a daily basis, and this roundup shows you the most popular reads this week — also including bad customer service, voter confusion and what do to if your vehicle doesn't pass emissions testing.

Most Popular: Does the NDAA Infringe on Freedom?
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Bird Sanctuary Offers a Colorful Surprise

After perusing the newly opened bird sanctuary in Port Washington, my excitement for the entire coal dock project is boosted.

Bird Sanctuary Offers a Colorful Surprise
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Port Man Gets 4 Years Behind Bars in Hit-and-Run Accident

Kevin P. Brown will serve four years in prison with six years of supervision in connection with the hit-and-run accident that injured 81-year-old Dolores Kopacz in December. Kopacz died Saturday, but her death was not a direct cause of the accident.

Port Man Gets 4 Years Behind Bars in Hit-and-Run Accident
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Port-Saukville Students ACT Scores Top State Average

Participation remained about the same among students within the Port Washington-Saukville School District; Wisconsin is ranked No. 2 nationwide for its student's scores.

Port-Saukville Students ACT Scores Top State Average
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Port Police Report: Resident Reports Drive-By Theft of Kid's Ball

A roundup of recent activity from the police blotter also includes a resident angry at a car parked outside her house, a person yelling through a construction cone and a suspicious man asking a girl personal questions.

Port Police Report: Resident Reports Drive-By Theft of Kid's Ball