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March 2010

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Police Blotter: This week's local crime reports
Obituaries:  Local death notices
News & Notes: Local news briefs
Business Notes: North Shore businesses making the news

 

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From NOW Newspapers

Mequon

Library throws book at woman with $352 fine

When Ericka Roberts returned three overdue books to the Frank L. Weyenberg Library, she expected a fine, but what she didn't expect was a citation totaling more than $300.

Mequon

Neighbors fighting like dogs over proposed pet limits

Mequon — A simmering neighborhood feud over six dogs living at a house in the Huntington Park subdivision ended with two of the neighbors yelling at each other at the conclusion of a Public Welfare Committee meeting Tuesday night.

Thiensville to ask Mequon to extend water main

Thiensville — Village Manager Dianne Robertson will talk with the Mequon Water Utility about the possibility of extending a water main in to serve the Fiddleheads development at 120 N. Main St.

North Shore NOW wins three awards in state contest

North Shore NOW won three awards - including two for first place - in the 2009 Wisconsin Newspaper Association's Better Newspaper Contest.

Fiddleheads to build roasting facility

Thiensville — Ray Marcy's proposal to buy a vacant piece of land from the village and redevelop it for the corporate headquarters of Fiddleheads, including a roasting operation, bakery and retail sales, brought smiles to most of the two dozen people gathered at Village Hall on Monday night.

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From the Journal Sentinel

Mequon will get high-fashion denim retailer

Highland Park, Ill.-based E Street Denim plans to open a store in the Pavilions shopping center in Mequon, in the space formerly occupied by Maurice's.

E Street Denim coming to Mequon

Highland Park-based E Street Denim is planning to open a store in the Pavilions shopping center in Mequon, in the space formerly occupied by Maurice's.

Mequon woman shows her stuff in SI swimsuit issue

For four years in a row, Margaret Maggard's Bhati Beads have been among the baubles adorning the models in Sports Illustrated's February swimsuit issue. (4)

One Among Us

Dance teacher, 80, will move you

Monday on her 80th birthday, Roey Pokrass continues doing what she loves most - dancing. Slow is not on the dance card for this mother of two and grandmother of five. (2)

Sachdeva trial postponed

The April 19 date for a jury trial for Sujata (Sue) Sachdeva, the former Koss Corp. executive accused of embezzling $31 million from the company, has been postponed. Judge Lynn Adelman changed the schedule in keeping with the extension of the deadline for Sachdeva's lawyer to file motions on her behalf.

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Marquette University

Marquette salutes
local honor students

Marquette University and MequonNOW.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.

Having a ball at the Pfister

The Mequon-Thiensville Education Foundation held its 11th annual Tartan Ball at the Pfister Hotel.The gala event featured dinner, music and a silent auction, as seen in this photo gallery.

Cops Corner

Police Department blog
focuses on crime prevention

Cops CornerFive North Shore police departments are teaming up on a new blog that provides residents with the crime prevention and safety tips, and news about community service projects and events throughout the area.

Latest post:

The Road to Madison

Follow the state high school basketball tournament in our special section, with coverage from the Journal Sentinel, NOW Newspapers, Lake Country Publications and TODAY's TMJ4.

 

Who do you think are the best high school basketball players in the suburbs? Vote now to help us pick our All-Suburban Basketball Teams and you could win a pair of lower-level tickets to a Bucks game.

Vote for boys team | Vote for girls team

Homestead Prep Sportlight

 The sports season is in full swing at Homestead High School and, if you're a prep sports fan, we've got you covered in basketball, swimming and more.

Photo Gallery: Homestead vs. Germantown girls basketball

Photo Gallery: Arrowhead gymnastics sectional

Photo Gallery: Images from the season

Stories: NOW staff's prep coverage
Stories: JS Online's metro area prep coverage

Spotlight on Mequon & Thiensville
Cheers and Jeers Cheers and Jeers
NOW sports writer Steve Tietz gives his take on the prep sports scene:
 
Gas Watch Gas Watch
Find out where the cheapest gas is being sold in Mequon and Thiensville.
 
Family Watchdog Family Watchdog
Use the interactive map to see where sex offenders live and work in Mequon and Thiensville.
 
Presidential campaign contributions Presidential campaign contributions
Find out how much your neighbors are giving to the candidates.

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