Category Archives: Headlines

Check out these headlines from around the South Shore:

• Psychologist Guilty In Sexual Exploitation Case (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
• Authorities Looking Into ‘Financial Irregularities’ At St. Matthew’s (Oak Creek Patch)
• Open Pantry Robbed At Gunpoint (Oak Creek Patch)
• Oak Creek Lionsfest Begins Tonight (Oak Creek Patch)

And here is a thought-provoking counter-argument to the Highway 794 extension project being pushed by Count Supervisor Pat Jursik and other local leaders. While I generally support this plan, the editorial writer makes some good points.

Check out these headlines from around the South Shore:

• The Secret’s Out On Interfaith (Oak Creek Patch)
• Suzy’s Project Moves Menomonee Valley Closer To Jobs Goal (Journal Sentinel)
• Master Lock Staying Put After October Spinoff (Journal Sentinel)
• Caterpillar Expands Operations In China (Business Journal)
• Waukesha Begins Water Negotiations With Oak Creek, Racine (Oak Creek Patch)
• Cubs Owner Leads Charity Bike Tour From Wrigley Field To Miller Park (Journal Sentinel) … Note: This route passes through South Milwaukee.

In sports news, the South Milwaukee football team moved to 2-0 with a 57-19 win over St. Francis. Mat Tyge had 255 yards rushing and four touchdowns, according to this report from the Journal Sentinel. Next up is New Berlin West on Friday in South Milwaukee.

Also, State Sen. Chris Larson has published a new Larson Report, with a focus on job growth (or the lack thereof) under Gov. Scott Walker. Check it out here.

Former Democratic South Milwaukee State Sen. Jeff Plale has been named the state’s railroad commissioner — his second job under Gov. Scott Walker since being defeated in his re-election bid last fall.

Here is the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel story. From it:

Plale as a senator from South Milwaukee took positions with Republicans on issues last year such as rejecting union labor contracts and opposing failed legislation to fight climate change. He will make $90,000 a year in the railroad commissioner job.

“As commissioner of railroads, I will improve rail infrastructure and safety,” Plale said in a statement. “I understand the importance of a comprehensive transportation infrastructure and the profound impact that rail has on commerce and job creation.”

Plale has been serving as facilities administrator in the Walker administration — a role he had come under some scrutiny for due to the timing of the appointment, which came shortly after he broke with party ranks to vote against the legislation mentioned above.

I had raised similar questions.

I wish him well in his new position, and I think Jeff’s qualified for it given his experience in dealing with transportation issues while in Madison. I also like Jeff and think he was a good legislator and strong voice for South Milwaukee — and we agreed on many issues (even on his vote against the state union contracts).

Anyway, here is the press release. And check out these other headlines of interest from around South Milwaukee and the South Shore:

• Man Enters Into Plea Agreement For Killing Cats With Wooden Dowel (Oshkosh Northwestern)
• Oak Creek Prepares For Concealed Carry Law (Oak Creek Patch)
• Preliminary School District Budget Approved (Oak Creek Patch)

Check out these headlines from around the South Shore:

• Reunited And It Feels So Good (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
• Parade Kicks Off, Featuring 18 Homes (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
• Vehicle In Fatal Crash Was Struck Twice (Oak Creek Patch)
• Woman Gets OWI With Child In Car (Oak Creek Patch)
• St. Anthony’s School Names New President (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has published its Woodland Conference football preview.

Check it out here … and let’s hope the Rockets can duplicate their historic success from 2010.

And check out these headlines from around the South Shore:

• 27th Street Future Includes More Lanes, Widened Intersections (Oak Creek Patch)
• Man Killed In Oak Creek Car Crash Identified (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
• NDT Specialists Inc. To Bring Jobs, Development To Oak Creek (Oak Creek Patch)
• 440th Group Makes A Connecting Flight (Oak Creek NOW)

The Oak Creek City Council on Tuesday delayed acting on a bid by the U.S. Postal Service to extend until late 2013 the deadline for construction of its mail processing facility.

Check out the Oak Creek Patch story here. From it:

Some issues still need to be worked out between the USPS, city and developer Colbalt Partners LLC, Oak Creek City Attorney Larry Haskin said. The MOU could come back to the council as early as Sept. 6.

As I wrote about earlier, I will keep you posted on this when I learn more.

And check out these headlines from around the South Shore:

• 79-Year-Old Killed in Accident (Oak Creek Patch)
• Get Your College Degree in Oak Creek? It’s True (Oak Creek Patch)
• Menomonee Falls Approves Walmart (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Also, check out this piece on former Oak Creek High School pitching standout Tony Butler, as he continues to work his way through the minor leagues.

Check out these headlines from around the South Shore:

• Republicans, Dems Disagree On Fairness Of New Redstricting Map (La Crosse Tribune)
• Cooper Power To Invest $5.5 Million In South Milwaukee Factory (Business Journal — subscription requiredl)
• Sky’s The Limit For New Catering Firm (South Milwaukee NOW)
• WIAA Board Likes Realignment Plan (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
• Two OWI Reports In 15 Minutes (Oak Creek Patch)
• Oak Creek Girl Wins National Miss Majorette Title (Oak Creek Patch)

Check out these headlines from around the South Shore.

• Judge: Pet Goat Has To Go (WISN)
• Distributor In Talks To Buy Bucyrus Assets From Caterpillar (Business Journal)
• South Milwaukee School Accept State Farm Grant (South Milwaukee NOW)
• Reconstruction Of 13th, Puetz Intersection Draws Near (Oak Creek Patch)
• Bank Mutual Approaching 40 Years In Oak Creek (Oak Creek Patch)

Also, State Sen. Chris Larson has published his most recent Larson Report. Check it out here.

Check out these headlines from around the South Shore:

• Truth Meets Fiction (GM Today)
• Putting Their Best Foot Forward (Oak Creek Patch)
• School District Projects No Increase in Tax Levy (Oak Creek Patch)
• Residents Tout Neighborhood Watch Success (Oak Creek Patch)

Check out these headlines from around the South Shore:

• Talking South Side Issues With Pat Jursik (Oak Creek Patch)
• Tortoise’s Slow Escape Has Owner’s Heart Racing (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
• Could Lack of Transit Hamper Oak Creek Redevelopment? (Oak Creek Patch)
• South Shore Blast Announces Tryouts For Inaugural Season (South Milwaukee NOW)
• Students Getting Jump-Start in Geothermal Systems (Journal Sentinel)