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July 2009

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» Marquette University High School honor rolls now online 6/29

» Franklin, South Milwaukee baseball photos now online 6/26

» South Milwaukee nurse's license suspended 6/10

» South Milwaukee puts limits on pets 6/4

» South Milwaukee to consider open-carry issue 6/2

» South Milwaukee council may change sex offender ordinance 6/1

» South Milwaukee considers exotic animal measure 6/1

» Wisconsin Lutheran track sectional photos now online 5/31

» Greenfield downs SM, advances to sectional 5/28

» Anti-crime class aimed at multi-housing owners and tenants 5/28

» College Avenue ramps and park-and-ride lots closed 5/28

» Regional golf photos now online 5/28

» Freeway construction closes College Avenue park-and-ride lots 5/22

» Schools will hold makeup day May 22 5/14

» Spirits Pub will have outdoor beer garden 5/12

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The South Shore has Fourth of July events times four again this year. Bay View, Cudahy, St. Francis and South Milwaukee will celebrate with various events that include high-profile parades early on July 4 and, of course, traditional fireworks once the sun goes down.

South Milwaukee accused of discrimination in court fight over apartments

The city is fighting racial discrimination allegations over its attempts to raze an apartment complex in a case that is about to go to trial in federal court. City officials maintain that their opposition to the Lake Bluff Apartments stems from the fact that they were built illegally.

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Recent home sales in South Milwaukee

Around the Town

Our picks from the Community Calendar

Cudahy Fourth of July Celebration
Date: Saturday, July 4
Noon parade beginning at Packard and Grange; flag-raising ceremony, dance teams, musical acts, children's games, magic shows and other activities; fireworks in the park at 9:20 p.m.; Sheridan Park, 4800 S. Lake Drive, Cudahy.

St. Francis Fourth of July Celebration
Date: Saturday, July 4
Bikes judging, 9:45 a.m.; parade kick-off, 10 a.m.; ice cream at park, 10:45 to 11:15 a.m.; opening ceremony, 11:15 a.m.; childrens games, pony rides, petting zoo, inflatables, talent show; fireworks at 9:15 p.m.; Milton Vretenar Municipal Park, 4224 S. Kirkwood Ave., St. Francis.

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South Milwaukee Links

• City of South Milwaukee
• South Milwaukee Fire Department
• South Milwaukee School District
• South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center
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Community Voices

Local residents weigh in on what's happening in the community.

Park News... and More
By Greg Janisch
Debbie Branger & Family to offer Grant Park Concessions

The Way I See It!
By Randy Hollenbeck
Is a 100,000 sq ft or larger zoning ordinance coming to Cudahy? Part 1

New Kid's View
By Jerrianne Hayslett
July 8 SM School Board meeting

Laptops and Swing Sets
By Heather Liban
Happy Father's Day

On the South Side
By Wende Warren
Concordia University Study Abroad China

So Here's the Deal...
By Jerry Church
He said , She said.... Didn't she? (1)

Facing Reality: Life After College
By Chelsea Stack
Fitting In and Well-Adjusted

Ad Astra
By Rich Wood
Local Businesses Worth Supporting! (2)

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This is South Milwaukee

This is South Milwaukee: Mayor Thomas Zepecki shares his thoughts about why South Milwaukee is a great place to live, work and play.

Your Map

Click on the map, and help us plot the stores, churches, city buildings and landmarks that make South Milwaukee the unique community it is.

Fun on the Fourth

Following a brief "Call to Colors" ceremony at 10 a.m., South Milwaukee's Independence Day events begin with a children's bicycle and coaster parade. Activities, in areas 5 and 6 at Grant Park, 100 E. Hawthorne Ave., include children's games. Food will be served by the South Milwaukee Association of Commerce, with beverages served by Johnny Mo's Bar & Grill. Live music will be performed from 12:30 to 9 p.m., followed by fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

Check out NOW's preview of South Shore events

MilwaukeeMoms.com: Metro area Fourth events

Marquette salutes
local honor students

Marquette University and SouthMilwaukeeNOW.com are proud to salute the outstanding students who have made the honor rolls at our local schools. Click on a student's name for a printable honor roll certificate. Go to the honor rolls page.

Fitness Together Transformation Competition

Beat the heat

If you are looking for a place to cool off this summer, check out this MilwaukeeMoms.com listing of local pools and beaches.

NOW All-Suburban Softball

Greenfield's Shannon Butts has been named the All-Suburban Softball Player of the Year by the NOW staff and online voters. The junior went 15-6 on the mound and batted .482 to lead her team to a divisional title.

Profile: Softball duo a sister act

Coach of the Year: Jack of all trades

All-Suburban team: Profiles of each player

South Milwaukee
Prep Sportlight

Prep Sports Spotlight The sports season is in full swing at South Milwaukee High School and, if you're a prep sports fan, we've got you covered in track, softball and more!