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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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Give Big: 8-year-old Makayla Waiting to Make Your Life 'Spunky'

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 8-year-old Makayla, who's waiting for her big.

Give Big: 8-year-old Makayla Waiting to Make Your Life 'Spunky'
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Fondy Farm in Port Participating in Contest to Win Fruit Orchard

Fondy Farm in Port Washington is in the running to win a free fruit orchard valued at $5,000 from Edy's Fruit Bars Communities Take Root program — but the farm will only win if it gets enough online votes.

Fondy Farm in Port Participating in Contest to Win Fruit Orchard
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Students, Officials Meet for National Day of Prayer

Saukville Police Chief Bill Meloy, Village President Barb Dickmann, Sen. Glenn Grothman and a staff worker for Sen. Ron Johnson attended the Ozaukee Christian School National day of Prayer event on Thursday.

Students, Officials Meet for National Day of Prayer
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Local Businesses, Let's Harness Social Media

Your favorite local Patch editor has an idea! Let's work together to help spread the word about your local business and Patch and help our community become even more connected.

Local Businesses, Let's Harness Social Media
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Give Big: Meet Little Mason, Who's Full of Energy and Loves to Learn

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 10-year-old, who's waiting for his big.

Give Big: Meet Little Mason, Who's Full of Energy and Loves to Learn
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Fiesta Time: Let's See Your Cinco de Mayo Adventures

Who doesn't enjoy a good margarita, especially on the day known as Cinco de Mayo. If you're out and about, we'd like to see the ways you celebrated the holiday. Upload your photos to this story!

Fiesta Time: Let's See Your Cinco de Mayo Adventures
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Hwy. 33 Construction 'Moving Right Along'

The portion of Grand Avenue that has been closed to traffic as part of the Highway 33 construction project since early April is still on track to open by the end of May.

Hwy. 33 Construction 'Moving Right Along'
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VIDEO: Special Needs Puppy Looking for Loving, Playful Home

The Wisconsin Humane Society-Ozaukee Campus has plenty of dogs, cats and small animals available for adoption. This week meet Noah, a 4-1/2-month-old labrador retriever mix puppy who requires a little bit of extra attention but has lots of love to give.

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Port Council Considers Adding Marketing, Environmental Committees

Port Washington Mayor Tom Mlada suggested adding committees to focus on marketing and communication as well as environmental concerns and planning; officials will discuss this idea in more detail at the next Common Council meeting.

Port Council Considers Adding Marketing, Environmental Committees
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It's 6 a.m. Somewhere: Port to Add Earlier Liquor Sales

The Port Washington Common Council is revising the alcohol sales ordinance to start at 6 a.m., two hours earlier than before, in an effort to support local businesses.

It's 6 a.m. Somewhere: Port to Add Earlier Liquor Sales
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Falk, Barrett Use Different Tactics When it Comes to Social Media

Milwaukee mayor uses Facebook, Twitter to inform while his foe in Democratic recall primary believes in more interaction with follower and fans. Meanwhile, incumbent Gov. Scott Walker expected to use some of his campaign cash to beef up his efforts.

Falk, Barrett Use Different Tactics When it Comes to Social Media
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Last Chance: Absentee Voting for Primary Election Ends Friday

Is your desk full of papers with too many things to remember? "Last Chance" aims to help. It will remind you of important things ending soon. Contact us if you know of an upcoming deadline you don't want people to miss!

Last Chance: Absentee Voting for Primary Election Ends Friday