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Update: As of 10:30 p.m. or so, more than six inches of rain was reported at the South Milwaukee wastewater treatment facility on Thursday, and it’s raining as I post this at 11:30 p.m. And there’s more bad news: More heavy rain is possible Friday. The city has declared a state of emergency due to [...]

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Milwaukee Magazine editor Bruce Murphy has an interesting article on the 7th Senate District — and incumbent Sen. Jeff Plale’s chances in September’s Democratic primary — in his most recent edition of “Murphy’s Law.” Read it here. And check out these others headlines of interest from around the South Shore … Panel Recommends Supreme Court [...]

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Update: Here is a link to Journal Sentinel coverage of the race, and click here for some wonderful photos from Peleton-Pix.com.  From our great sponsors to all of our volunteers, a big thanks to everyone who made Tuesday’s Bucyrus International Cycling Classic possible. It was a huge undertaking, but, boy, was it worth it. What a [...]

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There is a guilty plea in one of the two South Milwaukee murder cases of 2010. Joshua D. Wollinger has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of second degree reckless homicide in the April death of Richard E. Ostrowski, according to online court records. He was found guilty in the case on Thursday. Wollinger was [...]

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Heritage Week is underway … and it promises to be a memorable one. Sunday’s 100th birthday of Grant Park was a great event, and that was just the start. The newest addition to the Heritage Week lineup is the Bucyrus International Cycling Classic on Tuesday. I have had the pleasure of serving on the organizing [...]

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Update: Check out the comments section below for more information on funeral services and memorials. And here is a link to a great story on John in the Journal Sentinel from 2006. “Rocket” John Bogadi, hailed as the “legendary super fan” of South Milwaukee High School athletics and a 4th District resident, died on Thursday [...]

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South Milwaukee’s Grobschmidt Pool will reopen Saturday after being closed since late June due to a chemical spill and flooding, Milwaukee County Supervisor Pat Jursik said in an email today. That’s great news as we approach what could be the hottest stretch of weather in some time for next week. Learn more about all of [...]

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Here is news of note from around the South Shore … Ex-Im Bank Bank Advances Loan Guarantees for Bucyrus Equipment (Journal Sentinel) Driver Survives Plunge Over Cudahy Cliff (WTMJ radio) Youth Football Treasurer Accused of Vacationing on League Funds (Journal Sentinel) Motorcyclist Killed in Oak Creek Crash (WISN) State Filings Up 27% as Races Draw [...]

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So, the Hoan Bridge will get some immediate repairs after all, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Good. It certainly needs it, with chunks of concrete falling from the span and the roadway in pretty poor shape in stretches. From the Journal Sentinel story: The work is expected to be completed in 2011 at [...]

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It was a pretty eventful City Council meeting Tuesday night — our only meeting for July. Among the items discussed were changes to three city ordinances dealing with payday loan stores, portable storage units and open intoxicants. Each amendment passed 7-0, with Ald. Joe Bukowski excused from the meeting. It was the final approval for the [...]

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Update: There is still no cause determined for the fire, and we may not ever know, according to this report from WISN. And if anyone hears of a fund to help those displaced by the fire, please let me know. I’d like to promote it. Sixty firefighters from 12 departments responded to a multi-unit housing fire [...]

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Heritage Week — the best time of year to be in South Milwaukee — is coming up. Things kick off on Sunday, July 18, with the Grant Park centennial celebration and continue with events throughout the week. See a complete list of events at www.SouthMilwaukee.org. Of course, new this year is the Bucyrus International Cycling [...]

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State Sen. Jeff Plale and State Rep. Christine Sinicki are calling for a sizable chunk of the federal stimulus money set aside for high-speed rail to Madison to be redirected to fix the crumbling Hoan Bridge. Sounds great, right? After all, with chunks of concrete falling from the bridge, something has to be done.  So why [...]

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South Milwaukee’s Grobschmidt Pool will be closed another two to four weeks following the flooding and chemical spill last month, Milwaukee County Supervisor Pat Jursik said in an email to city officials Wednesday. Electricity was restored last week, and the county’s aquatics office is awaiting new pumps for the pool. I’ll keep you posted on [...]

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Here is some more news of note from around the South Shore … Bucyrus Chief Dug Deep for Support (Journal Sentinel) Bucryus’ Sullivan Wants Vote, and Sleep (Business Journal) St. Francis May Waive Residency Requirements for Department Heads (Journal Sentinel) St. Francis May Regulate Gold Buyers (Journal Sentinel) St. Francis May Contract with Firm for Crossing Guards (Journal [...]

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