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Update On “Wisconsin Workers Win” Program And More Local Headlines

May 22, 2012 by Erik Brooks

A pilot of state Rep. Mark Honadel’s unemployed worker retraining program will train up to 500 people initially and cost an estimated $750,000.

That’s according to stories in The Business Journal and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. From the Journal Sentinel story:

To qualify for the program, people must be in their first 20 weeks of collecting unemployment compensation. There will be 24 hours of training over six weeks. Those in the program will receive a $75 stipend per week in addition to their unemployment.

Employers may consider the trainee in the program, but the business is not required to hire the person.

And check out these other local headlines:

Also, NOW has published a new South Milwaukee police blotter. See it here.

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More On The Eaton-Cooper Deal And Other Headlines

May 21, 2012 by Erik Brooks

Here is some more coverage of Eaton Corp.’s announcement Monday that it was acquiring Cooper Industries, which includes Cooper Power Systems in South Milwaukee.

See stories from the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Reuters and The Associated Press.

From the Reuters piece:

Century-old Eaton makes power systems for data centers, hydraulics used in machinery, and truck transmissions. It recorded 2011 sales of $16 billion. It has stepped up acquisitions in recent years, closing nine deals last year.

Cooper, based in Dublin, had 2011 sales of $5.4 billion, with most of its sales to utilities and industrial markets. Its products include safety systems, lighting, circuit protectors and wiring devices used in homes and commercial buildings.

The Cooper acquisition will reduce Eaton’s costs by $260 million a year by 2016, while adding $115 million a year to revenue, Eaton said.

The deal is expected to close in late 2012, Cutler said. The new company will generate some 59 percent of its sales from electrical businesses, with hydraulic, aerospace and truck markets together making up the rest.

And check out these local headlines …

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South Milwaukee Business: Eaton Acquires Cooper Industries

May 21, 2012 by Erik Brooks

The world of big-time mergers and acquisitions continues to impact South Milwaukee companies.

Last year, it was Bucyrus International. Now, it’s Cooper Power Systems, another of the city’s largest employers. It’s being acquired by Eaton Corp.

Check out The Business Journal story here.

Hopefully the acquisition will lay the foundation for future growth in South Milwaukee, just as it appears Caterpillar’s purchase of Bucyrus has. But only time will tell, I guess.

What do you think of the deal? Post your comments below!

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Celebrating More Local Heroes

May 19, 2012 by Erik Brooks

Tuesday, the South Milwaukee City Council honored some great work from our police officers and local citizens.

Thursday, the South Milwaukee Fire Department got its due.

In all, eight South Milwaukee emergency medical personnel took home “Great Saves” honors at the ERMED and Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center’s 2012 EMS Awards Ceremony.

See the full list of honorees — and details on why they won — in this document.

Congratulations to everyone who took home an honor, and join me in thanking them for all they do. All of these stories are inspiring.

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Parkway Drive/17th Avenue Construction Update

May 18, 2012 by Erik Brooks

Work on Parkway Drive and 17th Avenue will take a little longer than expected.

Here is the most recent update being mailed to area residents. Among the highlights:

  • Pavement, removal and grading will continue north the week of May 21, and additional segments may be paved; but we anticipate gravel surface from Pine to Hemlock through the Memorial Day weekend.
  • Sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and watermain repairs/upgrades on the northerly portion of the job have taken longer than anticipated, but we expect the entire project to be substantially complete by mid-June.

Your patience is appreciated. I’ll keep you posted.

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Headlines, Headlines, Headlines

May 18, 2012 by Erik Brooks

South Shore Supervisor Pat Jursik cast one of the “no” votes against the confirmation of County Executive Chris Abele’s top aide on Thursday.

The County Board’s Finance Committee voted 4-3 against confirming Patrick Farley’s appointment.

She explains her vote in this WISN story, and check out the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel story.

And check out these other headlines from around the South Shore:

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South Milwaukee (And Oak Creek’s) Own: Christine Bolender Honored At 128th Dinner

May 17, 2012 by Erik Brooks

One of the events I look forward to attending each year is the 128th Air Refueling Wing Civic Dinner Dance. It’s a well-done remembrance of our armed services that always draws a big crowd from around the region.

Thursday’s event had a strong South Milwaukee connection. Former South Milwaukee State Sen. Jeff Plale was the master of ceremonies, and Christine Bolender was the guest of honor.

Bolender — the wife of the late Dick Bolender, the Oak Creek mayor who passed away in December — was born and raised in South Milwaukee and graduated from South Milwaukee High School in 1963. After attending Dick and attending the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, she spent 30 years teaching at Lakeview and Blakewood Elementary before retiring in 2005.

Thursday, she gave a wonderful speech recalling her time as “Mrs. Mayor,” giving a tearful tribute to her late husband.

Congratulations to her, and thanks to all of our military members, past and present. I am grateful for your service.

(One additional note: Next year’s dinner will honor someone from South Milwaukee.)

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