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March 2010

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31-year-old Oak Creek man held in assault of UWM student

The Milwaukee County district attorney's office is reviewing the case against a 31-year-old man suspected of sexually assaulting a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student in her off-campus apartment last month, a Milwaukee police spokesman said Monday.

Plan for senior apartments backed by council, residents

The Oak Creek Common Council gave the go-ahead to a proposed $12.5 million housing facility for people age 55 and older. The complex would be next to the Life Creek Church on Drexel Avenue.

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
 

Sandy Wilson's "The Boyfriend"
Date: Friday, March 5
Come see this romantic spoof of 1920s musical comedy. The performance begins at 7 p.m., at Oak Creek High School, 340 E. Puetz Road, Oak Creek. Tickets are $7 for adults and $6 for seniors/students. For details, call (414) 768-6210, Ext. 3831.

Organic Tea Blending
Date: Saturday, March 6
Learn the basics of how organic teas are developed and the essentials of blending herbs, spices and fruits. The workshop will take place from 10-11:30 a.m., at Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners. Admission is $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers. For information, call (414) 525-5656 or visit boernerbotanicalgardens.org

 

See entire Community Calendar

Oak Creek Links
City of Oak Creek
Oak Creek-Franklin School District
Oak Creek Public Library
Oak Creek Community Center
Oak Creek Parks and Recreation Department

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Will we get one more big snowstorm this season?

Of course! This is Wisconsin

No. I can feel spring coming and have a hunch we're done with snow

I'm not sure. Ask me after St. Patrick's Day

Your Photos

From local celebrations to school events to family gatherings, share your visual memories with the rest of the community.

Mae Guenther - Nekoosa ( formerly Oak Creek ) , WI
Community Voices

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

On the South Side
By Wende Warren
Community Calendar

Divorced Mom
By Kim Martell
Sorry

Tech Talk
By Jason Baker
A Season of Thanks

Charged Up
By Mark Myszewski
Networking...Keys to a new job or business lead

Riding for a Reason
By Greg Sopa
Closing the Book on my First Triathlon Season

See All Blogs

 

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
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.
PHOTO GALLERIES

Knights start right

 Oak Creek cruised to a victory over Wauwatosa East in the first round of the tournament and we've got shots from the game in this photo gallery.


Other Oak Creek photo galleries:

 

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.

 

Oak Creek Prep Sportlight

 The 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 and more!

Photo Gallery: Oak Creek wrestling

Photo Gallery: Boys basketball vs. Franklin

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

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:

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