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Check out the top five most read stories in August on Patch.

Sarah Millard's love for journalism began when she was in college working on the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater campus newspaper and freelancing for the Whitewater Register and a handful of other newspapers.
After college, Sarah Millard worked at the Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter and the Waukesha Freeman as a reporter before taking a position with Patch.
Sarah Millard loves telling stories about people in the community, sharing their passions, their dreams and their goals. She loves finding the story behind the story, finding out what makes people do what they do or how they lived their life.
In her spare time, Sarah loves playing and watching sports, especially the Green Bay Packers. She also enjoys spending time with friends and family.
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Politics
I generally lean more conservative but like to examine both sides of the issues and learn what the driving forces are behind any given decision.
Religion
I attend services at a local non-denomonational church and volunteer as a youth leader.
Local Hot-Button Issues
The city's search for a new water supply is likely to be at the forefront of politics the next several years. I want to present the facts for people to review and make their own decisions.
Shared revenues from the state are going to have an impact on local government agencies, such as the city and the school district, which could mean increased property taxes. I will keep people informed about what those impacts are and what the impacts will mean to them personally.
Check out the top five most read stories in August on Patch.

The 2012-13 school year starts next week for Carroll University students.
But Waukesha West High School administration is changing the policy for safety and to keep contraband items from school.
School starts today for Waukesha School District. Share that precious memory of your child returning to school with the rest of the community.
Ron Tischer will head up department in western Wisconsin.
Was Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan, who is Mitt Romney's vice presidential pick, accurate?
Even thought September is just around the corner, Wisconsin hasn't quite escaped the heat yet. Temperatures are expected in the 90s for Thursday.
BP released a list of stations that received gasoline known to cause problems in vehicles. Two stations in Waukesha received the off-specification fuel.
Vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan's supporters in Wisconsin think he can make a difference in the 2012 election as Mitt Romney's running mate.
Also, check out the answer's to last week's poll question.
The project, which originally was budgeted for $36.7 million, received favorable bids, according to Waukesha County Executive Dan Vrakas.
Mayor Jeff Scrima says employee wages and benefits are "the elephant in the room" during 2013 budget process. Union contracts expire in December, and city employees will be subject to Gov. Scott Walker's budget repair law.
Grant Griesbach is third in points in his division, racing against much older competitors, and dreams of one day being a NASCAR driver like his hero, Matt Kenseth.
Waukesha South High School graduate Gwen Jorgensen's sharing about her journey to London 2012 Olympics while welcoming 905 new students to Carroll University.
No, there's not a catch. SCORE's experienced mentors will help you take your business to the next level.
Ordinance & License Committee set to review a request from Alderwoman Kathleen Cummings to review the street closing ordinance.
Roger Patton played for former Philadelphia Eagles running back Steve Van Buren in the 50s and 60s. Van Buren died at age 91 on Thursday.
Waukesha South’s second-half scoring couldn’t bring in a win.
Final score is 31-14 after Nicolet shuts out Waukesha South in first half.