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July 2009

Milwaukee Marketplace

» Oak Creek-Franklin West Middle School honor rolls now online 6/29

» Marquette University High School honor rolls now online 6/29

» Oak Creek High School honor rolls now online 6/26

» Republic Airways to buy Midwest Airlines Updated: 6/23

» City caught off guard by 27th Street cost issue 6/17

» Oak Creek High makes Newsweek's top 1,500 6/17

» Oak Creek, Tosa East baseball photos now online 6/15

» Panel wants roundabouts on 27th Street 6/11

» Oak Creek man asks court to vacate charge 6/8

» 'Skimming' device put on Oak Creek ATM 6/5

» Only two area golfers survive sectional 6/3

» Oak Creek-based Nordco sold to Canadian investor 6/1

» Wisconsin Lutheran track sectional photos now online 5/31

» Sectional tennis photos now online 5/29

» Regional golf photos now online 5/28

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Local News & Features

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.

forum: Your reaction to sale of Midwest Airlines to Republic Airways?

From NOW Newspapers

More local coverage: News | Sports | Neighbors

Obituaries | Letters to the Editor

From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

More local coverage: News | Sports

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

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

Visit our complete list of Oak Creek Links.

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Your Views

Forum: What is the best thing about summer in Milwaukee?

Forum: Are roundabouts on 27th Street a good idea?

Your Stories

Do you have some news that you'd like to share? Tell us what's going on with your family, business, school or organization!

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Your Photos

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

Palama - Oak Creek , WI

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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

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.

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 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.

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 Spotlight 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, wrestling and more!