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City stays on the road to 27th Street improvements

The Oak Creek Common Council on Monday approved the South 27th Street Corridor Plan agreement, committing the city to spend $500,000 on enhanced lighting for the corridor.

Midwest Airlines will be sold to Republic Airways

Midwest Airlines' name will remain, some of its jets will still have wide seats, and the carrier promises more nonstop routes from Milwaukee under the ownership of Republic Airways Holdings Inc. of Indianapolis.

Police News

Recent police reports from the Oak Creek Police Department

Going Prices

Recent home sales in Oak Creek

Around the Town

Our picks from the Community Calendar

Hales Corners July 4 celebration
Date: Saturday, July 4
Includes Firecracker Four Run at 8 a.m. at Hales Corners Park; car show, children's parade, fire station open house, bed races; parade at 4 p.m.; fireworks at dusk at t


Oak Creek July 4 celebration
Date: Saturday, July 4
Oak Creek's parade begins at 9 a.m. at Edgewood School, 8545 S. Shepard Ave., and will wind its way to East Middle School, 9330 S. Shepard Ave. The American Legion Post, 9327 S. Shepard Ave., will host a variety of fun activities, beginning at 11:30 a.m. Tee-ball and baseball games will be played from 1 to 4 p.m. Fireworks are at dusk. Check out a full schedule of events.

See entire Community Calendar

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Community Voices

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

On the South Side
By Wende Warren
Fourth of July Festivities

Been There, Done That
By Jerry Ashbaugh
OUR CITY & much more!

Tech Talk
By Jason Baker
Battery Technology for the Masses

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

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If you'd like to share your opinions with your neighbors, consider becoming a Community Voices blogger. Get started today.

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.
Your Map
Click on the map, and help us plot the stores, churches, city buildings and landmarks that make Oak Creek the unique community it is. Oak Creek map

Fun on the Fourth

Oak Creek's parade begins at 9 a.m. at Edgewood School, 8545 S. Shepard Ave., and will wind its way to East Middle School, 9330 S. Shepard Ave. Click here for the complete route. The American Legion Post, 9327 S. Shepard Ave., will host a variety of fun activities, beginning at 11:30 a.m. They include a penny scramble, sack races, water balloon toss and golf games. Tee-ball and baseball games will be played from 1 to 4 p.m. Fireworks are at dusk. Check out a full schedule of events.

Check out NOW's preview of local events

MilwaukeeMoms.com: Metro area Fourth events

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. Go to the honor rolls page.

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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

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 in basketball, wrestling and more!

Photo Gallery: Images from the season
Stories: NOW staff's prep coverage
Stories: JS Online's metro area prep coverage

Spotlight on Oak Creek
Bookmark Bookmark
The Oak Creek Public Library keeps you up to date on library happenings:
 
The Center of Oak Creek The Center of Oak Creek
Find out what's going on at the Oak Creek Community Center:
 
Gas Watch Gas Watch
Find out where the cheapest gas is being sold in Oak Creek.
 
Family Watchdog Family Watchdog
Use the interactive map to see where sex offenders live and work in Oak Creek.
 
Presidential campaign contributions Presidential campaign contributions
Find out how much your neighbors are giving to the candidates.

Data Warehouse: More searchable databases
Spotlight on Milwaukee County
On the Sidelines On the Sidelines
Peter Zuzga, NOW photojournalist, talks about shooting prep sports:
 
Wisconsin Humane Society Adoptable Animals
The Wisconsin Humane Society profiles animals needing homes in its blog:
 
Your Parks Your Parks
Find out what's going on in your Milwaukee County parks:
 
Park Place Park Place
The Park People discuss their volunteer work with our county parks:
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