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More than 10,000 applications for wolf hunt permits have been submitted for a season that the Wisconsin Humane Society and others say shouldn't involve hunting dogs without more rules in place.
The Port Washington-Saukville School District has ordered an energy-efficient heating option to replace its pool heater, which has recently stopped functioning. Swim practice has been ongoing since Aug. 6, and the pool also has other summer uses.
The 36-year-old mother was driving with her two children in the car when she failed to yield at a stop sign.
National Night Out 2012 in Saukville took place on Tuesday. Patch wants to see photos of the things you enjoyed at the event, so upload them to this gallery!
Turnout in the Port Washington and Saukville area ranged between 24 and 35 percent in the U.S. Senate primary; former Gov. Tommy Thompson came out on top statewide.
A 19-year-old Port Washington woman has used social media before to threaten the 16-year-old teen, and police have given her a final warning.
Veteran U.S. Rep. Tom Petri beat newcomer Lauren Stephens with about 83 percent of the vote in the Republican primary on Tuesday; he will face Democrat Joe Kallas, who ran unopposed, in the November general election.
Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Ozaukee County has lots of local kids looking for matches — as well as plenty of already successfully paired "bigs" and "littles." This week we meet 9-year-old Jemiah, waiting for her big.
A roundup of the recent activity from the police blotter also includes a public urination incident as well as mailbox damage.
Victor's Pier Street Shanty offers an alternative way for preparing self-caught fish: have the restaurant cook it, rather than do-it-yourself at home.
More than 375,000 cream puffs were purchased at the Wisconsin State Fair this year — were you one of those to buy one, or what other "unique" foods did you try?
More than 375,000 cream puffs were purchased at the Wisconsin State Fair this year — were you one of those to buy one, or what other "unique" foods did you try?
More than 375,000 cream puffs were purchased at the Wisconsin State Fair this year — were you one of those to buy one, or what other "unique" foods did you try?
The Port Washington Police Department has determined that two people — who were thought to be pretending to be undercover police officers in Port on Friday — actually were law enforcement agents from a different unit investigating a case.
Port Washington State Bank donated funds to help an archery range to be built at the YMCA in Saukville, and Monday afternoon marked its official opening.
After having fought several diseases for the past seven years, Tammy Brumm was also diagnosed with kidney failure. Now, she faces regular dialysis treatments while she works to be added to the list of more than 90,000 nationwide awaiting a transplant.
Tuesday is primary election day, and Patch has the information you need before you go to vote.
Patch area residents submit their opinions on a daily basis, and this roundup shows you the most popular reads, including talk about gun control, an analysis of Clay Matthews sacks and discussion on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
The Port Washington Police Department is seeking help in finding two people who pretended to be undercover police officers in Port Washington on Friday, asking a resident for some personal information.
Those involved in the annual event held at Memories Ballroom hope to raise $10,000 this year, a goal that is $2,500 higher than in 2011.
