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March 2010

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From NOW Newspapers

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.

Resident wants pet ordinance with more bite

Mequon — If you have a smaller lot, you may not be happy with six barking dogs next door, especially when it is difficult to know how to solve that problem. That's one of the reasons the city's Public Welfare Committee plans to address its ordinance governing the number of dogs and cats that can be allowed on a property and its "pet fanciers permit," issued to residents with multiple pets.

Council gets sticker shock on engineering bill

Mequon — Over the course of planning and designing the Town Center, the Common Council has asked Bonestroo Engineering to add projects to its to-do list. After receiving the bill for those services, the members came to realize they never asked for change orders and the cost of the additional services, much to their chagrin.

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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.

 

Help choose our team

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

 

 State wrestling tournament

The best wrestlers in the state took to the mats during the opening day of matches in Madison and we've got all the action in this photo gallery.

 

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.
 
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