Category Archives: South Milwaukee

by | August 19, 2013 · 11:18 pm

Return To The Playoffs? South Milwaukee Football Preview

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is out with its Woodland Conference football preview, and the newspaper has pegged South Milwaukee as slight favorites in the Woodland Conference East Division.

Here is the preview. And here is the outlook for the team …

The Rockets are slight favorites to win the division ahead of Whitnall. Defense will be the team’s strength with first-team all-division pick Honerlaw anchoring the line. Another positive is the return of Oliden, who passed for 991 yards and ran for 549 last season as a first-year starter. Top concerns? Developing the offensive line and receiving corps.

South Milwaukee (5-4 overall and 5-3 in the league last year) opens its season Friday at Shorewood/Messmer. The Rockets’ home opener is Friday, August 30, against Westosha Central. See the full schedule here.

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by | August 19, 2013 · 11:02 pm

Police Blotter: Burglary At South Milwaukee Little League Complex

NOW has published a new police blotter, and it includes this disturbing item …

A safe, several microphones and an extension cord were taken from inside of the South Milwaukee Little League office building, 701 Mackinac Ave., during the night of Aug. 8 or morning of Aug. 9. According to security footage, three men gained entry to the building with a key. The stolen items were collectively worth $615. An 18-year-old Cudahy man was arrested for the incident. During a search of that man’s house, police also found marijuana plants, and he was additionally arrested for manufacturing THC and bail jumping.

And this item …

A 51-year-old South Milwaukee man was arrested for disorderly conduct at 2 p.m. Aug. 10, after he pulled a knife on another man at the bar Powers on 10th, 1815 10th Ave., and stuck the knife in a wooden barrel near him. The man was found on the same block with a folding knife and admitted being at the bar, but denied brandishing the knife. He was also cited for possession of drug paraphernalia after police found a marijuana pipe on him.

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by | August 15, 2013 · 5:28 pm

South Shore Crime Update

Update: The South Milwaukee man accused of making the threats in Cudahy is identified in this story.

Rounding up some crime items from around the South Shore …

First, this item from NOW about a South Milwaukee man allegedly threatening Sikh shooting-type violence to police officers.

And NOW has published a new police blotter, including this …

About $500 worth of ice cream was stolen from a delivery truck while it was parked in the 3400 block of South Chicago Avenue between Aug. 7 and 1 p.m. Aug 9.

And this …

A 36-year-old South Milwaukee man was arrested for resisting an officer, possession of a controlled substance and possession with the intent to deliver in the 1200 block of Milwaukee Avenue about 6 p.m. Aug. 9. The man threw away two bottles of prescription pain pills, tried to run multiple times while police were taking him into custody, and was shocked with a stun gun during one escape attempt. In addition, he was arrested on a Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department warrant.

And this …

A row of bushes caught fire in front of Rawson School, 1410 Rawson Ave., about 10 a.m. Aug. 5. The fire caused a lot of smoke but was out before the South Milwaukee Fire Department arrived. The school was not damaged.

Also, County Supervisor Pat Jursik sent this to her constituents on Thursday …

I have two alerts I want to make you aware of: first, St. Francis Police Chief Brian Kaebisch has asked citizens to be aware of car break-ins along Lake Drive. The Police Department asks when you park along Lake Drive in St. Francis not to have any items left in your car that are visible such as a purse, cell phone, laptop, etc. I think it is a good rule for any car parked in public areas.

In addition, there is an alert from the Milwaukee Police Department regarding Bay View. Several women have been assaulted over the last several months in Bay View. The most recent assault happened last week. The Milwaukee Police Department is working to apprehend anyone who is responsible for the assaults.

And, in Oak Creek, there was this scary road rage incident and a couple car thefts.

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by | August 13, 2013 · 10:19 pm

Reports: Milwaukee Motorcyclist Dies In College Avenue Crash

A 27-year-old Milwaukee motorcyclist died in a crash late Tuesday afternoon at College and Robert Avenues in Cudahy, various media outlets are reporting.

The driver of the car involved in the accident was reportedly a 55-year-old South Milwaukee man, who police said did not yield the right of way.

Check out coverage from WISN, Fox 6 and TMJ4.

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by | August 12, 2013 · 10:18 pm

2014 South Milwaukee Budget: Key Dates Announced

It’s the most important thing we do as the South Milwaukee City Council — and here are some important dates to keep in mind as we prepare the 2014 South Milwaukee budget …

  • Wednesday, October 16: Executive budget review
  • Wednesday, October 23: Additional budget review, if necessary
  • Thursday, October 31: Proposed budget published
  • Monday, November 25: Public hearing on proposed budget
  • Tuesday, November 26: City Council meets to adopt budget

All of these meetings are public.

Here is the official notice. Of course, I’ll keep you posted throughout the process on South Milwaukee Blog.

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by | August 9, 2013 · 12:53 pm

Open Thread: Would You Recommend South Milwaukee To A Friend?

I’ll be taking a few days off from blogging, returning early next week.

In the meantime, let’s keep the debate going with comments on the following question …

Would you recommend South Milwaukee to a friend looking for a new home, or to a businessperson looking to start up or relocate? If so, why? If not, why not?

Post your comments below … and vote in my new poll. 

Thanks again for reading. I hope you like what you see here.

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by | August 9, 2013 · 10:47 am

School Back In Session Soon

Summer does go by quickly, doesn’t it? Being married to a teacher and as the proud father of two Rawson Elementary School students, for me, the answer to that question is a resounding “yes.”

Elementary school registration is next Tuesday and Wednesday, and middle and high school registration is Tuesday and on August 21. Learn more here. Additional high school registration information is here.

The first day of school is Tuesday, Sept. 3. Here is the full school calendar.

As always, I’ll do my best to keep you informed on school issues on South Milwaukee Blog. Stay tuned.

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by | August 6, 2013 · 1:37 pm

New Job For Tim Sullivan

Tim Sullivan, the former head of Bucyrus International, is heading to Pennsylvania to become CEO of Gardner Denver Inc.

The Business Journal has the story.

Here is the press release. From it:

“I am enthusiastic about leading Gardner Denver and I am confident in the near- and long-term potential of the business,” said Mr. Sullivan. “Gardner Denver has a highly diversified business portfolio of market-leading products and solutions, strong customer relationships and a passionate team of highly talented employees. Under Michael’s leadership, the Company expanded its global footprint and leveraged its best-in-class technologies to become a worldwide industry leader. I look forward to working closely with the Board and leadership team to refine the Company’s strategy, enhance performance and build upon the Company’s positive momentum. I believe Gardner Denver is very well positioned to capitalize on the many opportunities ahead.”

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by | August 5, 2013 · 6:26 pm

NOW: South Milwaukee Man — Abraham Lincoln? — Arrested For Drunk Driving Outside City Hall

A disturbing story from NOW…

A 60-year-old South Milwaukee man, who later told hospital staff he was Abraham Lincoln, was arrested for drunken driving, first offense, after police found him in his minivan parked in the front lawn of South Milwaukee City Hall, 2424 15th Ave., passed out with the engine running and music blaring, around 2 a.m. Friday.

And here is the rest of this week’s police blotter, including this …

A 26-year-old Franklin man was threatened at knifepoint by two men outside of Johnny Mo’s Bar & Grill, 1301 Milwaukee Ave., around 1:30 a.m. July 28. The two men thought that the victim and two other Oak Creek men outside the bar were staring at them, confronted the group and demanded an apology. One of the aggressors pulled out a knife and the primary victim kicked and pushed at the men until one of the other victims called police and the aggressors fled in a gold sedan.

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by | August 3, 2013 · 9:10 am

A South Milwaukee Love Story

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has a tragic, yet uplifting, story about  the “inseparable” South Milwaukee couple who died of natural causes within minutes of each other this week.

Read about Jerome and Diane Pawlak here. Join me in praying for that family … and hoping we can have as deep a love in life as they did.

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by | August 1, 2013 · 11:19 pm

Enjoy A Little South Milwaukee At The Wisconsin State Fair

Like most people, we have our Wisconsin State Fair routines — regular stops we make as we visit each year.

The big slide. Something from the Wisconsin Products Pavilion. Cheese curds. Cream puffs. Lemonade. The animal barns. The pig races. Maybe the sky glider. Those are just a few of the ways we enjoy the fair.

I’ll be adding a couple other attractions to that list this year.

First, Parkway Floral has a space in the Horticultural Building.

And Patrick Cudahy is celebrating 125 Hours of Bacon — with a local flavor. From the Patrick Cudahy Facebook page …

We’ll be celebrating our 125th anniversary with “125 Hours of Bacon” from August 1-11. Each day we will be at the fair handing out free bacon treats, coupons, recipes and more. Stop by and get your picture taken in our Say Hey Photo Booth. We’ll be there all day through the duration of the fair. And don’t miss Patrick Cudahy Day on August 9th for a day of delicious samples, cooking demonstrations, entertainment, giveaways, and more! Check out the schedule for details on Patrick Cudahy Day.

The South Milwaukee connection: Emerald City Catering is providing bacon-themed samples at the Patrick Cudahy booth throughout the fair, including a couple really unique ones on August 9: maple bacon- and cream cheese-stuffed French toast and Celebritzza (cheese sauce, bacon, ham and pepperoni on a pizza crust). The local caterer is also providing the “world’s largest bacon-shaped cake” on that day. 

Be sure to stop and smell the bacon (and the flowers).

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by | July 31, 2013 · 9:34 pm

South Milwaukee Dunkin’ Donuts Project Moves Ahead

South Milwaukee is getting closer to getting a double-D.

The Plan Commission on Monday discussed the proposed Dunkin’ Donuts location at Chicago Avenue and Drexel Boulevard and recommended approval of the conditional use permit necessary for the project to the South Milwaukee City Council.

I expect the council will consider this at our next meeting on Tuesday, August 6.

Company officials said they’d like to begin construction on the 1,900 square-foot store (with drive-through) as soon as possible.

The store is planned for an outlot to the existing Aldi’s, Dollar Tree and Little Caesar’s Pizza. There are five other Dunkin’ Donuts within 10 miles of South Milwaukee, but the closest is on Layton Avenue near the airport.

What do you think of this project? Post your comments below!

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by | July 31, 2013 · 4:59 pm

Duck!

duck1 duck2 duck3An update on Saturday’s Great Duck Race from the Friends of the Mill Pond and Oak Creek Watercourse …

Bundled against the cold, several dozen fans cheered and blew duck whistles to encourage their ducks as more than 800 plastic duckies drifted down the slow moving Oak Creek on Saturday afternoon.  At the end, duck number 556 won the $500 first prize for Richard Thinnes;  duck number 475 won $250 for Todd Grant; duck number 638 won $150 for June Ortiz and duck number 24 won the $25 lame duck award for Jude Westergard. Classic Cargo International, Inc. won the corporate duck race. They will display the traveling trophy for a year.

 The 9th annual Great Duck Race was a fundraiser for the “Friends of the Mill Pond & Oak Creek Watercourse, Inc.”. Eighteen scouts from Oak Creek helped.

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by | July 30, 2013 · 9:36 pm

Final Property Tax Installment Due Wednesday

If you’re paying property taxes in installments, Wednesday, July 31, is an important day: It’s when final tax installment payments are due.

Learn more on the city website. You can pay via mail, depository or in person at City Hall from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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by | July 28, 2013 · 10:17 pm

Heritage Days: So, What Do You Think?

Heritage Days 2013 wrapped up this evening with Lionsfest.

From the firehouse spaghetti dinner and Evening on the Avenue to Lionsfest and my first time at the Great Duck Race, my family and I had a great time this week.

Of course, I’d like to know what you think.

  • What’s your favorite Heritage Days event? Why?
  • Where can improvements or changes be made to existing events?
  • What would you like to see added (if anything) to Heritage Days?

Post your comments below … and join me in thanking all of the dedicated volunteers who make Heritage Days happen every year. It takes hundreds of people to pull this off, and let’s not take them for granted.

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