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February 2010
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» Follow us on Twitter for chance to win Bucks tickets
» Knights' winning streak halted by Case
» Oak Creek council fires city administrator
» Oak Creek loosens alcohol license rules; Cudahy doesn't
» Knights snap Warriors' SEC win streak
» Oak Creek may overturn ban on beer sales at gas stations
» Police sting results in prostitution arrests at hotel
» Oak Creek offers swine flu clinics
» Municipal group endorses uniform trick-or-treating hours
» Insurer gives grant to SADD group
» Despite snow, things pretty quiet in city
» City snow trucks to hit the streets at 12:30 p.m.
» Council reluctantly OKs adult bookstore
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Issues flow through Oak Creek
Three candidates are vying for the aldermanic seat from Oak Creek's 4th District, an area with a number of vital issues for the candidates to consider.
- RELATED STORY: Voters guide
Oak Creek plant begins producing electricity, We Energies forecasts growth
Wisconsin Energy Corp. hit a pair of milestones Tuesday when it reported record 2009 profit and began operation of its first new coal-fired power plant in 25 years.
From NOW Newspapers
- City temporarily divvies up chief's job
- Issues flow through Oak Creek
- Gymnastics: Franklin co-op's perfect season continues
- Sports wrapups: Feb. 1
- Racine Case 57, Oak Creek 41: Teammates step up in star's absence
- Oak Creek: New rule clears way for city buildings
- Sports Wrapups: Jan. 26
- Oak Creek: Gas stations can now tap into beer sales
- Star-studded soccer showdown approaches
- Sports Wrap-Ups: Jan. 19
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
Snowball Gala Fundraiser
Date: Friday, Feb. 12
Come out for the Second Annual Snowball Gala, which includes dinner buffet, music, entertainment, door prizes, and a silent auction. This is a fundraiser for South Milwaukee/Oak Creek Interfaith. The event will be held from 6-10 p.m. at Oak Creek Community Center, 8580 S. Howell Ave., Oak Creek. Tickets are $25 oer person or $250 per table. Call (414) 762-1998 for information.
Growing a Chocolate Lover's Garden
Date: Saturday, Feb. 13
Learn about the plants to grow in a chocolate lover's garden from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners. Admission is $10 for Friends members and $15 nonmembers. For details, call (414) 525-5656, email bcampbell@fbbg.org,or visit boernerbotanicalgardens.org
• Oak Creek-Franklin School District
• Oak Creek Public Library
• Oak Creek Community Center
• Oak Creek Parks and Recreation Department
Visit our complete list of Oak Creek Links.
Community Forum
Should residents have a say in the city’s building projects? Share your views in our interactive forum.
Are you looking forward to high-speed rail in Milwaukee?
- Young Dance Academy Performs with Bob McGrath from Sesame St. and the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
- Middle School Dance to Benefit 95-96 Storm Baseball Team
- Looking for an edge in job searching?
- Fourth Street Forum: “Crisis Time at Milwaukee County"
- Have a Beer & Talk Golf!!
- Bender Park, Year round Hot Water Park
- Do You Need Friday Night Feb. 12th Off From the Kids?
- Class Action, City or We Energies?
- Specialty Boudoir Photography Studio Opens in Oak Creek
- iQ Academy Hosts Oak Creek Open House
From local celebrations to school events to family gatherings, share your visual memories with the rest of the community.
Local residents weigh in on what's happening in the community.
If you'd like to share your opinions with your neighbors, consider becoming a Community Voices blogger. Get started today.
This is Oak Creek: Mayor Richard Bolender shares his thoughts about why Oak Creek is a great place to live, work and play.
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.
A creamy reward
Students at Cedar Hills Elementary School donated shoes to help earthquake victims in Haiti and were rewarded with the chance to 'pie' their teachers, as seen in this photo gallery.
Other Oak Creek photo galleries:
Oak Creek 4th District
Be sure to check out OakCreekNOW's coverage of this key local race.
Prep hoops central
Are you a basketball fanatic? Check out our prep basketball page for power rankings of 42 teams, a forum, and much more.
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
BookmarkThe Oak Creek Public Library keeps you up to date on library happenings:
The Center of Oak CreekFind out what's going on at the Oak Creek Community Center:
Gas WatchFind out where the cheapest gas is being sold in Oak Creek.
Family WatchdogUse the interactive map to see where sex offenders live and work in Oak Creek.
Presidential campaign contributionsFind out how much your neighbors are giving to the candidates.
Data Warehouse: More searchable databases
Adoptable Animals
The Wisconsin Humane Society profiles animals needing homes in its blog:
Your Parks
Find out what's going on in your Milwaukee County parks:
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