South Milwaukee Blog

Update: Be sure to register your vote on my new poll question below! This coming Thursday, August 12, is another one of those great days to live in South Milwaukee. Two wonderful events are planned for that night: Community Night Out and the South Milwaukee Downtown Market. Community Night Out is the annual celebration behind [...]

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Milwaukee News Buzz, the daily news home of Milwaukee Magazine, has an interesting article on the blog-driven controversy over State Sen. Jeff Plale’s campaign finance reports. (My take: I know and respect Jeff Plale and think some of these blogs are way, way out of line on this issue. Even suggesting a “quid pro quo” [...]

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A group of 11- and 12-year-old girls from South Milwaukee did the city proud in their attempt to qualify for the Little League World Series this week. The softball team came up just two games short of that milestone after playing their way into the semifinals of the LLWS Central Region tournament in Missouri this [...]

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The Wisconsin Public Service Commission will hold a public hearing on the South Milwaukee Water Utility’s proposed 53 percent rate increase on Sept. 9 at the South Milwaukee Public Library. The hearing starts at 10 a.m. Here is the complete meeting notice, and here is a document comparing current water rates with those proposed as part [...]

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Former South Milwaukee state Senator and Assemblyman Richard Grobschmidt is retiring from his role as assistant state superintendent in the Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning at the Department of Public Instruction. Learn more in this release from the DPI and on the Wisconsin Library Association blog. And here is his Wikipedia page. And [...]

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Milwaukee County Supervisor Pat Jursik (who represents all of South Milwaukee) has published her August E-News Update. The top item is one on the opening of the Warnimont Park dog park on Friday, August 6. The grand opening ceremony is at 10 a.m. Read the entire newsletter here.

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A 51-year-old West Allis woman was injured after falling down a bluff south of Grant Park this evening, according to a press release from the South Milwaukee Police Department. Here is the release I received: On 7/31/10, at about 5:16pm, SMPD received a 911 transfer call from the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office.  The caller, a [...]

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The numbers are pretty staggering. More than 350 South Milwaukee homes, and counting, suffered flood damage as part of last week’s storms, according to the most recent tally from the city clerk’s office. I say “and counting” because I’m certain there are residents who have not reported their flood damage to the city yet. I [...]

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This is a depressing story from the Journal Sentinel … Online court records indicate James Szuta lives at 1612 Manistique Ave. A preliminary hearing is set for August 13. I’ll keep you posted. Here is another story Journal Sentinel story about the case — one that certainly paints a different picture of the victim than the [...]

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Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker is urging homeowners not to expect too much relief from the federal government following last week’s floods. Learn more in this Journal Sentinel story about FEMA, which was expected in South Milwaukee on Wednesday. Here are some other local headlines of interest: 4 Beaches Open, 7 Remain Closed (Journal Sentinel) [...]

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Update: Here is another potential scam floating around. Last fall, the South Milwaukee Police Department and Officer Mike Hill, working with then-Alderman Jim Shelenske, started a great email crime alert service for area property owners and businesses. His most recent update included some tips on how to avoid being scammed following the floods. Check out [...]

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Thanks to everyone who came out to Tuesday’s Public Works and Public Property Committee meeting. I understand the frustration in the room, and I sympathize. I am glad everyone who wanted to had a chance to speak their mind. Fifteen people spoke in all, 14 from the Parkway Drive/Hemlock Court area, and your message came through [...]

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Still cleaning up from flood damage last week? The city received a shipment of flood cleanup kits on Monday, and they are available for pickup from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Health Department at City Hall, 2424 15th Ave. Also, the Health Department is offering tetanus booster vaccinations for those who have not [...]

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The only fatality from last week’s floods was a 19-year-old man from Cudahy, according to this Journal Sentinel story. He was found in Lincoln Creek. Here are some other headlines of note from around the South Shore: Home, Sweet “Deep Tunnel” Sewerage System and Slimed Again (New Kid’s View blog) Bucyrus Hopeful — But Still Awaiting — Loan [...]

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