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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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Readers' Choice: Vote for Your Favorite Weekend Brunch Spot Now

This week's contest asks readers to weigh in on their favorite place to enjoy a morning meal. Leave your reviews and comments to let us know who your favorite place is, and also vote in the poll.

Readers' Choice: Vote for Your Favorite Weekend Brunch Spot Now
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Actress Liz Holtan Named to Port High Hall of Fame

A 2003 Port Washington High School graduate, Liz Holtan became a member of the school's hall-of-fame list on Friday; staff called her a great role model, while Holtan divulged her tips to success.

Actress Liz Holtan Named to Port High Hall of Fame
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Main Street, Fire Department Donate Time to New, Local Business

Volunteers will set out to help Bette Langford and Becky Luedcke of the Blue Heron Artisan's Gallery and Heron Bay Banquet Hall fix up the historic fire engine house building so that the business can open by June.

Main Street, Fire Department Donate Time to New, Local Business
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Limited Edition Takes Third in International Competition

The a capella group competed in the Varsity Vocals International High School A Cappella championship in New York on Friday. Port High Student Joe Holtan of Limited Edition also walked away with an individual award.

Limited Edition Takes Third in International Competition
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Missing Elderly Cedarburg Man Found Dead in Pond

Miles Leppla, 91, disappeared in October and signs for the missing man have dotted Port Washington and the surrounding area since; on Sunday, Leppla was pulled from a pond in Germantown. His son is a Port Washington firefighter.

Missing Elderly Cedarburg Man Found Dead in Pond
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Readers' Choice: Weekend Breakfast or Brunch

Which restaurant serves your perfect weekend breakfast? Whether it's an early-morning coffee and pastry, sweet French toast or savory egg dish, Patch is looking to name the best spot for a weekend breakfast/brunch in town.

Readers' Choice: Weekend Breakfast or Brunch
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Honor Flight Invading Miller Park in August

Stars and Stripes Honor Flight is hosting an evening event to feature the world premiere of its documentary, "The Story of Stars and Stripes Honor Flight."

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Port High's Limited Edition Hoping to Hit the High Note

The a capella group is competing in the Varsity Vocals International High School A Cappella championship in New York on Friday; the group took home first place in this same competition in 2010.

Port High's Limited Edition Hoping to Hit the High Note
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Work to Meet Development Deadlines on Former M&I Buildings Under Way

The Port Washington Common Council approved a developer's agreement with Gertjan van den Broek of Renew Port Holdings LLC in March, which included a series of deadlines that must be met — or the building can be torn down.

Work to Meet Development Deadlines on Former M&I Buildings Under Way
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West Bend Teacher to Run Against Grothman for Senate Seat

Tanya Lohr, a teacher at West Bend High School who also helped lead the recall efforts against Sen. Glenn Grothman, will face off against him for the 20th District Seat.

West Bend Teacher to Run Against Grothman for Senate Seat
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VIDEO: Pair of Adoptable Puppies a Cuddly, Playful Duo

The Wisconsin Humane Society-Ozaukee Campus has plenty of dogs, cats and small animals available for adoption. Meet Jonah and Jada in this video, and learn about other services the shelter offers for pet owners.