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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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Trivia: Test Your Olympic Knowledge

The Summer Olympics begin Friday, but how well do you know the Games? All this week, Patch will post trivia questions to test your knowledge.

Trivia: Test Your Olympic Knowledge
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Hit-and-Run Suspect Says Victim was His Friend

Michael Frey of Saukville is charged with hit-and-run causing injury after the early Sunday morning incident that sent Port resident Chris Morano to the hospital, where he remains in "satisfactory" condition at the hospital.

Hit-and-Run Suspect Says Victim was His Friend
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Victim Sent to Hospital After Sunday Morning Hit-and-Run

Officers from the Port Washington Police Department witnessed the hit-and-run accident early Sunday morning; the suspect was later apprehended in Upper Lake Park.

Victim Sent to Hospital After Sunday Morning Hit-and-Run
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Moviegoers 'Shocked' by Colorado Theater Shooting

An armed gunman raided a movie theater in Colorado during a midnight showing of the new Batman movie, "The Dark Knight Rises," killing at least 12 people and wounding many more.

Moviegoers 'Shocked' by Colorado Theater Shooting
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Bird Sanctuary Near Completion as Part of Coal Dock Project

Though subleases with We Energies were approved more than a year ago, city officials say they are still in the planning process of the north dock project and construction will likely not start until fall.

Bird Sanctuary Near Completion as Part of Coal Dock Project
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It's Here: Port Fish Day is Saturday

The 2012 theme for the 48th annual event is "Hooked on Fish Day." Find out the schedule of events and other information.

It's Here: Port Fish Day is Saturday
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Help Your Favorites Win Patch's Readers' Choice Awards

Enter your votes in our polls, telling us who you think is the Port Washington and Saukville area's best in the categories covering things such as pizza, burger, outdoor dining, mechanic and more.

Help Your Favorites Win Patch's Readers' Choice Awards
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Budget Woes Block Beach Bluff Project

Though the Port Washington Common Council had been talking about spending some money to figure out the next best steps in bluff stabilization, the lack of funding has pushed the council to hold off likely until next year.

Budget Woes Block Beach Bluff Project
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Gambling Fraud Case Leads Police to Educate Businesses

Tellos and The Patio were cited for having gambling machines in their establishments after fraudulent tickets were passed to Port Washington police, but confusing laws about video gaming machines have led police to better inform businesses.

Gambling Fraud Case Leads Police to Educate Businesses
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Heat Record Set As Temps Hit 100 Again

The hottest it has been on July 17 was 98 degrees — and that was in 1942 — but on Tuesday, Oak Creek hit 100. The heat is having some negative repercussions statewide.

Heat Record Set As Temps Hit 100 Again
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Officer Gets Standing Ovation at Council Meeting

Port Washington officials publicly recognized Officer Jerry Nye for his brave efforts in rescuing a 21-year-old resident from his home that was recently destroyed in a fire.

Officer Gets Standing Ovation at Council Meeting