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From NOW Newspapers

Cheap as dirt, and a valuable land addition

Oak Creek — The state Department of Transportation needed a place to deposit an estimated 1.3 million cubic yards of dirt, to be excavated as part of the Mitchell Interchange reconstruction.(2)

Administering a 'fine-tooth comb'

Oak Creek — The city continues a thorough examination of four city administrator candidates.

Eminently practical help for farmer

A local businessman will pay the legal fees for Oak Creek's Earl Giefer, the 94-year-old farmer who was embroiled in an eminent domain fight with the city over his 25-acre farm.(1)

Districts put on another good ACT

School officials are still pouring over results of the ACT, the college admission test widely used in Wisconsin, but they largely said they are pleased with this year's results.

City centers its thinking on Delphi

Oak Creek — City officials are considering the former Delphi property as an alternate site for the proposed development of a civic center that would house a new City Hall and library.(6)

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From the Journal Sentinel

Psychologist accused of exploiting patients

An Oak Creek psychologist improperly touched one patient in 2004 and had a year-long sexual relationship with another woman that started when she was his patient in 2005, according to a criminal complaint filed Friday.

S. Milwaukee man charged in slaying of Oak Creek man

A 33-year-old man was charged Friday with killing an Oak Creek man who was found shot to death last month inside a minivan near a Cudahy park.

Oak Creek refuses to pay farmer's legal bill

Oak Creek - The Common Council has refused to pay the $9,081 legal bill of Earl Giefer, the 94-year-old farmer who successfully fought the city's effort to obtain his 25-acre property through eminent domain.(55)

Court appearance ordered for former football league treasurer

The former treasurer of Oak Creek Youth Football made his initial appearance in Milwaukee County Circuit Court on Thursday and was ordered to return Aug. 2 for a preliminary hearing on a charge that he embezzled tens of thousands of dollars from the league.(17)

Youth football treasurer accused of vacationing on league funds

The former treasurer of Oak Creek Youth Football told police he used money from the league to pay off his vehicle loan and to help pay for a vacation he took in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, according to a criminal complaint released Wednesday.(33)

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Oak Creek LionsFest 2010

Get ready for food and fun during the Oak Creek LionsFest, set for Friday through Monday, Sept. 3-6, at 9327 S. Shepard Ave., in Oak Creek. Enjoy carnival rides and games, raffle contests, live music from national acts, a car show and delicious pork and beef sandwiches. Admission and parking are free and discounted carnival ride tickets are available at local merchants. Check the links below for more information.

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