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July 2009

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» Franklin woman gets probation in gang case 6/30

» Sendik's at Wyndham Village closing 6/30

» Forest Park Middle School honor rolls now online 6/29

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

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

» Franklin, South Milwaukee baseball photos now online 6/26

» Whitnall superintendent voluntarily freezes her own pay 6/18

» Whitnall vs. Greenfield baseball photos now online 6/18

» Public can comment on city's master plan 6/17

» Hughes earns 700th victory 6/16

» Two taken to hospital after crash 6/12

» Panel wants roundabouts on 27th Street 6/11

» Franklin High School makes Newsweek list 6/10

» Gym buffs take the floor - literally - in fundraiser 6/10

» Home nearly destroyed in fire; no injuries 6/5

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Local News & Features

Franklin Sendik's succumbs to economy

A sinking economy, combined with heavy competition, is leading one of two Sendik's supermarkets in Franklin to shut down after just one year of business, the store's co-owner said Tuesday.

School bus rides come to a stop

The Franklin School Board has decided to save money by eliminating busing for private school students. Instead, payment will be made to parents who will then have to find other transportation.

From NOW Newspapers

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Obituaries | Letters to the Editor

From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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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

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

Franklin Links

• City of Franklin
• Franklin Public Schools
• Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District
• Whitnall School District
• Franklin Public Library
• South Suburban Chamber of Commerce

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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

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Your Photos

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Community Voices

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

This Just In ...
By Kevin Fischer
OUCH!

Conservatively Speaking
By Mary Lazich
America is uniquely blessed

My Board's Eye View
By Janet Evans
Confused About Twitter?

Meet Me at the Corner
By Marjorie Pagel
Carl and Other Red Birds

Facing Reality: Life After College
By Chelsea Stack
Fitting In and Well-Adjusted

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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.

Fun on the Fourth

Franklin's Lions Legend Park, at Loomis and Drexel, will host the city's Independence Day festivities. The children's parade begins at 10:30 a.m. and the main parade at 11 a.m., both at Loomis and Forest Hill. The route proceeds north on Loomis Road to Drexel Avenue and on to the fire station. Fireworks are at 9:30 p.m. Check out a complete schedule of events, which begin on July 2.

Check out NOW's preview of local events

MilwaukeeMoms.com: Metro area Fourth events

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.

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

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.

Franklin Prep Sportlight

Prep Sports Spotlight 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 track, softball and more!