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March 2010

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Regular Features

Police Blotter: This week's North Shore crime reports
Obituaries:  Local death notices
News & Notes: Local news briefs
Business Notes: North Shore businesses making the news

 

Community Calendar: What's
on tap around town
Things to Do: Our top picks
of upcoming events

 

Corrections: Corrections and clarifications to recent stories

 

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From NOW Newspapers

Nicolet plans to renovate library space

Glendale — A $2 million project to combine the D and F wing libraries at Nicolet High School sailed through the Plan Commission on Tuesday night, setting the stage for some major changes in the building.

North Shore

Decision on closing Green Tree Road up in the air

Village officials won’t be closing West Green Tree Road anytime soon. Facing a federal lawsuit and growing opposition from residents, the Village Board has delayed taking any action on a controversial plan to partially close the road between River and Jean Nicolet roads.

North Shore

Are coyotes becoming a serious threat?

River Hills — Something has changed the behavior of coyotes in the village, according to residents on the north end of the community. The animals are hunting in packs, coming close to homes and posing a threat to small domestic animals and possibly children.

North Shore NOW wins three awards in state contest

North Shore NOW won three awards - including two for first place - in the 2009 Wisconsin Newspaper Association's Better Newspaper Contest.

Editorial

No justifiable reason to close road

After seven months of sometimes heated debate over whether to close a portion of Green Tree Road, it's time for River Hills officials to put the issue to rest by dropping any plans to shut down the street - even on a trial basis.

More Headlines

From the Journal Sentinel

Jail ordered in River Hills beating

Two North Shore teens, including the son of the Milwaukee chamber of commerce president, will spend time at the House of Correction for the beating of a third teen at a Halloween party in River Hills.

Plea bargains possible in River Hills beating case

Two teens, including the son of the Milwaukee chamber of commerce president, could agree to plea bargains in connection with a felony charge they each face in the beating of a third teen.

Trial ordered in River Hills beating case

Two teens, including the son of the Milwaukee chamber of commerce president, were ordered Thursday to stand trial on charges of beating up a third teen at a parent-supervised Halloween party in River Hills.

2 felony charges filed in River Hills beating

Two teens, including the son of the Milwaukee chamber of commerce president, were charged Tuesday with felony substantial battery on accusations of beating up a third teen at a parent-supervised Halloween party in River Hills.

Congregation's 'days of awe' include new sanctuary

There is a moment in the early morning, as the sun rises in the eastern sky, when a shaft of light pierces the oculus and illuminates the sanctuary at Congregation Emanu-El B'ne Jeshurun.

More Headlines

Marquette University

Marquette salutes
local honor students

Marquette University and MyRiverHillsNOW.com are proud to salute the outstanding students who have made the honor rolls at our local schools. Click on a student's name for a printable honor roll certificate. Go to the honor rolls page.

Cops Corner

Police Department blog
focuses on crime prevention

Cops CornerFive North Shore police departments are teaming up on a new blog that provides residents with the crime prevention and safety tips, and news about community service projects and events throughout the area.

Latest post:

The Road to Madison

Follow the state high school basketball tournament in our special section, with coverage from the Journal Sentinel, NOW Newspapers, Lake Country Publications and TODAY's TMJ4.

 

Who do you think are the best high school basketball players in the suburbs? Vote now to help us pick our All-Suburban Basketball Teams and you could win a pair of lower-level tickets to a Bucks game.

Vote for boys team | Vote for girls team

Nicolet Prep Sportlight

 The sports season is in full swing at Nicolet High School and, if you're a prep sports fan, we've got you covered in basketball and more!

Photo Gallery: Nicolet vs. King boys basketball

Photo Gallery: Images from the season

Photo Gallery: Images from the 2008-09 season
Stories: NOW staff's prep coverage
Stories: JS Online's metro area prep coverage

Spotlight on River Hills
Cheers and Jeers Cheers and Jeers
NOW sports writer Steve Tietz gives his take on the prep sports scene:
 
Here's To Your Health Here's To Your Health
The North Shore Health Department aims to keep you healthy with tips:
 
Family Watchdog Family Watchdog
Use the interactive map to see where sex offenders live and work in River Hills.
 
Presidential campaign contributions Presidential campaign contributions
Find out how much your neighbors are giving to the candidates.

Data Warehouse: More searchable databases
Spotlight on Milwaukee County

Wisconsin Humane Society Adoptable Animals
The Wisconsin Humane Society profiles animals needing homes in its blog:

 

Your Parks Your Parks
Find out what's going on in your Milwaukee County parks:

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