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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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Hunt for the Best Local Sandwich Continues

After spending the week sampling all sorts of food, Local Editor Lyssa Beyer hopes readers can help chose the best sandwich as part of Patch's Readers' Choice summer edition.

Hunt for the Best Local Sandwich Continues
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Council Continues Call to Reduce Signs on Hwy. 33

Port Washington aldermen express concerns and frustration about the amount of signage surrounding the new roundabouts on the nearly-completed Highway 33 project.

Council Continues Call to Reduce Signs on Hwy. 33
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Adoptable Cat 'Boomer' has Quite the Personality

Wisconsin Humane Society Ozaukee Campus has dogs, cats and small animals available for adoption. Plus, check out the Feasting for Felix fundraiser on Thursday night.

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Sundance Patio Sees Approval Despite Neighbor Complaints

The Port Washington Common Council approved the use of an outdoor dining area at Sundance in Port Washington, also allowing live music, despite complaints from neighbors about noise and other problems.

Sundance Patio Sees Approval Despite Neighbor Complaints
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Patch to Judge 'Feasting for Felix' Event on Thursday

The fundraiser to benefit the Wisconsin Humane Society Ozaukee Campus features food from 21 area restaurants, and a number of judges will be selecting winners among the vegetarian dishes.

Patch to Judge 'Feasting for Felix' Event on Thursday
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Honor Flight Aiming to Break World Record with Movie Premiere

Only about 2,000 tickets are left for the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight Field of Honor event, set for Saturday in Miller Park, during which a premiere of the group's documentary will play.

Honor Flight Aiming to Break World Record with Movie Premiere
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Half Off a Sandwich? That's a Maybe!

The summer edition of Readers' Choice is in full-swing right now, and as part of the competition Patch plans to spend some time with our local sandwich makers — lucky customers will get free water bottles and discounts on food.

Half Off a Sandwich? That's a Maybe!
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Most Popular: The Flaw in Gun Laws is its Far Too Restrictive

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.

Most Popular: The Flaw in Gun Laws is its Far Too Restrictive
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PD: Port Youth Baseball Reports Concession Stand Break-in

Someone attempted to steal from the Port Washington Youth Baseball and Softball booth at Thomas Jefferson Middle School; luckily the group doesn't leave cash behind, but some candy is missing and there are no suspects.

PD: Port Youth Baseball Reports Concession Stand Break-in