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February 2010

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Ex-Franklin businessman killed in Haiti helicopter crash

A former Wisconsin businessman and real estate developer on a humanitarian mission to Haiti was one of two Americans killed in a helicopter crash in the Dominican Republic, authorities said Friday.

A lot happens in 35 years as a cop

Returning to the Franklin Police Department for the first time since his retirement, Capt. Michael Martens eyes the desk he used to call his own. It's the first time he has seen someone else sitting in that chair.

Police News

Recent police reports from the Franklin Police Department

Going Prices

Recent home sales in Franklin

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

 

See entire Community Calendar

Franklin Links
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Whitnall School District
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Are you looking forward to high-speed rail in Milwaukee?

Yes, it's about time. It will be an economic boon

No, I still have doubts, even with $800 million in federal money

I'm not sure, it depends on the total cost and where the stops will be

Your Photos

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

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Community Voices
This is Franklin

This is Franklin: Mayor Tom Taylor shares his thoughts about why Franklin 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 Franklin the unique community it is.
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Best Care for Kids

New blog provides health advice, tips for families

Best Care for KidsThe Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Clinics-New Berlin blog offers health and safety guidelines, as well as tips on injury prevention, seasonal health, parenting and resources for families.

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Photo galleries

High-flying Falcon

 Whitnall's William Pelkofer scored his 1,000th career point in the Falcons' loss to Tosa West, and we've got shots from the game in this photo gallery.


Other Franklin photo galleries:

 

Marquette University

Marquette salutes
local honor students

Marquette University and FranklinNOW.com are proud to salute the outstanding students who have made the honor rolls at our local schools. Go to the honor rolls page.

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.

Franklin Prep Sportlight

 The sports season is in full swing at Franklin High School and, if you're a prep sports fan, we've got you covered in basketball and more!

Photo Gallery: Franklin boys basketball

Photo Gallery: Images from the season

Stories: NOW staff's prep coverage
Stories: JS Online's metro area prep coverage

Spotlight on Franklin
Check Us Out Check Us Out
The Franklin Public Library keeps you up to date on library happenings:
 
Gas Watch Gas Watch
Find out where the cheapest gas is being sold in Franklin.
 
Family Watchdog Family Watchdog
Use the interactive map to see where sex offenders live and work in Franklin.
 
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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