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Arlo Dillman of Oak Creek sits in the Greenfield studio where he records The Wisconsin Hot Road Radio Show, a weekly radio show. The show recently entered its second year on the air.
NOW Photo by Charles Auer
News & Features

'Boomgaard' name comes under fire

What was intended as a marketing tool to attract businesses to 27th Street, naming the corridor the 'Boomgaard District,' has erupted into a firestorm of criticism. The name has engendered charges of ethnic bias, provincialism and secrecy in government. Go to story

Forum: What do you think of the name?
Video: Jim Stingl talks to residents about 'Boomgaard'

NOW Photo by Charles Auer

The man in black

Tony Gerasch has been selected for the 2008 Citizen of the Year award by a group of former citizens of the year. He will be honored at a dinner and ceremony Friday, May 16, at the Oak Creek Community Center. Go to story

CNI Web exclusives
Local stories you'll only find online

New Drexel/I-94 interchange would cost city millions (05/01/08)

From Community Newspapers

Boston Marathon runner says thanks (5/7/08)
Business knows when it's 'Time to Read' (5/7/08)
The man in black: Volunteerism colors city's citizen of year (5/7/08)
Boys golf: Stachowski paces Greendale to second place in Woodland Conference mini meet, final league standings (5/6/08)
Boys track: Lotharius' throws launch Oak Creek to fifth place in Southeast Conference Relays (5/6/08)
More: News | Business | Sports

From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

'Boomgaard' idea bombs for some (5/9/08)
Prices eat away at grocery budgets (4/26/08)
Fire from lightning damages church (4/25/08)
Report brings 8-lane plan closer (4/5/08)
Power plant faces day of reckoning (3/19/08)
More: News | Business | Sports

Police Blotter

Latest crime reports from the Oak Creek Police Department.
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Going Prices

How much are homes selling for in the Oak Creek area? Click here   (Updated every Friday)

Multimedia Archives

NOW Photo by Charles AuerWoodman's grocery megastore opens
Go to story | Photo gallery | Video tour

NOW Photo by Charles AuerShe's amazing!
Photo gallery | Story

NOW Photo by Charles Auer'Working' at OCHS
Photo gallery

NOW Photo by Charles AuerA blessed event
Go to story | Photo gallery

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Renegades Semi-Pro Football Looking for More Players
Salvation Army Softball Tournament Postponed
School Closing Rummage Sale
Semi-pro Football Team Looking to Fill Roster
Oak Creek Youth Football In-Person Registration is Saturday, May 17

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Oak Creek, WI
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Video: This is Oak Creek

This is Oak Creek: Mayor Richard Bolender shares his thoughts about why Oak Creek is a great place to live, work and play.

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Marquette University

Marquette salutes
local honor students

Marquette University and OakCreekNOW.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.
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The Pulse of Oak Creek

Weigh in on local issues

Here's your chance to voice your opinions on key issues facing the community.

Forum: Is Boomgaard District a good name for the 27th Street Corridor?

BOOKMARK

Oak Creek Library's blog

Bookmark OakCreekNOW.com and the Oak Creek Public Library are teaming up on a blog to keep residents up to date on new materials, programs and events at the library.
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THE CENTER OF OAK CREEK

Community Center's blog

The Center of Oak Creek Get the latest on programming, unique services and special events at the Oak Creek Community Center in the center's blog.
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Oak Creek Prep Sportlight

Prep Sports SpotlightThe sports season is in full swing at Oak Creek High School and, if you're a prep sports fan, we've got you covered. Track, soccer and more … this is your place for expanded coverage of the Oak Creek prep sports scene.

  • Photo Gallery: Images from the season
  • Stories: NOW staff's prep coverage
  • Video: Prep Roundtable and more
  • Who is making contributions?

    Want to know which Oak Creek residents are contributing to the presidential campaigns - and how much they're giving? Wonder if Democrats or Republicans are getting more financial support in your community? Search our list of presidential campaign contributions.

    Check out our Data Warehouse, an archive of searchable databases featured on this site.

    Check out municipal salaries

    Which city employee makes the most money? Who's getting the most overtime? Find out by searching our compilation of municipal employee salaries.

    How much do educators earn?

    How much is your child's teacher earning? What about local administrators? Get the answers by searching our list of public school employee salaries.

    Winners announced
    in Mother's Day Contest

    Holly Hopton Congratulations to Holly and Ruby Hopton of Milwaukee, who were voted the winners in the MyCommunityNOW.com and MilwaukeeMoms.com Mother-Daughter Look-Alike Contest.Mother and daughter each will receive a $250 savings account courtesy of Johnson Bank.

    Johnson Bank Neva and Alexus Pipia of Menomonee Falls took second place and Sandi and Randi Trupke of Milwaukee won third place in the contest, and each will receive a $50 restaurant certificate.
    We'd like to thank the nearly 200 people who entered the contest as well as those who cast more than 2,000 votes for their favorite photos.

    See the winners | See finalists

    ADOPTABLE ANIMALS

    Humane Society blog
    features pets who need a home

    Wisconsin Humane Society There are hundreds of dogs and cats who are looking for a new home. The Wisconsin Humane Society profiles those animals in its new blog.
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    THE PARK PEOPLE

    Citizens group is now online

    Faye Stay on top of what's happening in the Milwaukee County parks system with the blog from The Park People, a member-driven organization dedicated to citizen stewardship of our county parks.

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    FAMILY WATCHDOG

    Family Watchdog

    Locate sex offenders
    in your neighborhood

    OakCreekNOW.com is teaming up with Family Watchdog, a national organization, to provide residents with an interactive map that shows where registered sex offenders are living and working in the Oak Creek area.

  • Go to Family Watchdog offender map
  • Video: Family Watchdog featured on 'Morning Blend'
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    Around the Town

    Our picks from
    the Community Calendar

    Charity softball tourney on tap in Oak Creek
    Date: Saturday, May 10
    A charity softball tournament with proceeds to benefit the Salvation Army begins at 10 a.m. at Oak Creek American Legion Park, 9327 S. Shepard Ave. The cost is $25 per team; call (414) 759-3819 or visit oakcreekrenegades.com.

    Volunteers sought to battle weeds at Trimborn
    Date: Saturday, May 10
    Volunteers are needed to remove invasive plant species during a spring weed-out from 9 a.m. to noon at Trimborn Farm, 8881 W. Grange Ave., Greendale. Call (414) 273-7275 for details.

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    Community
    Oak Creek
    From public officials to overnight parking rules, here's everything you need to know about living in Oak Creek.
    The Basics: Whether you've lived in Oak Creek for decades or are a newcomer, here's your guide to Oak Creek's parking rules, trash pickup schedule, school attendance boundaries, shopping, library hours, election information and much more.

    Local Links: Web sites for the Oak Creek School District, the city and community organizations.

    Schools: Test scores, dropout rates, per-pupil spending and other facts about the Oak Creek School District. Plus, a complete list of schools and the names, phone numbers and email addresses of top school officials.

    Your Elected Officials: Want to express your opinion to your local officials, county board members, state legislators or congressman? Find out who they are and how to contact them.

    Demographics: What's the city's population? What's the median age? The average home value? The median household income? All the statistics you need about Oak Creek.
    Population | Crime

    Dining Out: Read reviews of your local restaurants published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.


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