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» Walker to make appearance at fair
» St. Martins Fair is back again
» New dentist office opens on Loomis Road
» Federal funds help restore two school jobs
» Some bristle at planned 3.9% school tax hike in Franklin
» Coach, team honored at today's Brewers game
» Special football preview section now online
» Police to increase patrols for drunken drivers
» Block party celebrates Whitnall's 50th anniversary
» Franklin considers 'natural lawn' idea
» Franklin eyes referendum on full-time mayor
» Last chance to win State Fair tickets on Facebook
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A budget that's too taxing?
Franklin — It was only an advisory vote, and there were not many in attendance, but the Franklin School Board received an interesting answer from the general public concerning this year's proposed budget and tax levy.(1)
Fed funds save two school posts
Franklin — Two positions that had been eliminated in the Franklin Public School Districts have been restored using money from a federal jobs bill.
From NOW Newspapers
- Fed funds save two school posts
- A budget that's too taxing? (1)
- Football: Franklin ready for rematch with Hilltoppers
- Sports Wrapups: Aug. 31
- Trash is money in Franklin
- Hitters hasn't struck out
- Districts put on another good ACT
- Boys of fall dream big in south suburbs
- Hopes ride on arms of seniors
- Stave gets ready to shoulder the load for Falcons
- Trash fees could fund fun fields (8)
- Baseball: Franklin hands Hughes first title with win over West Bend West (42)
- WIAA summer baseball: Franklin cruises past New Berlin West into semifinals (3)
- Summer baseball: Franklin beats South Milwaukee (6)
- Talks begin on expansion of regional landfill in Franklin (1)
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
Oak Creek Historical Society Free Fall Festival
Date: Sunday, September 12
Check out exhibits, demonstrations, genealogists, historic buildings and more. The free Fall Festival will be held from 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., at Oak Creek Historical Society Pioneer Village, 8300 S. 15th Ave., Oak Creek.
Melinda Myers "Autumn Colors" Garden Walk
Date: Wednesday, September 15
Discuss the fall foliage on this walk beginning at 6 p.m., at Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners. Registration is $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers. Registration is required. For details, call (414) 525-5659 or visit boernerbotanicalgardens.org
• Franklin Public Schools
• Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District
• Whitnall School District
• Franklin Public Library
• South Suburban Chamber of Commerce
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- Support for Re-Election of Jeff Stone
- Franklin Public Library Offers Microsoft Powerpoint 2007 Classes
- Renegades Football Rebounds Against Cyclones
- United Way welcomes Carrie Lemke as Loaned Executive
- APM Hosts Pain Support Group in Franklin for Pain Awareness Month
- Sacred Heart seminary enrollment spikes
- Franklin North Shore Bank and Children's Hospital to Host "Car Wash 4 Kids"
- Eat Cousins Subs on August 27 and support the Franklin Boys Volleyball Program!
- Root River Junion Woman's Club Begins 12th Year
- Franklin Taxpayers - Are you paying attention?
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This is Franklin: Mayor Tom Taylor shares his thoughts about why Franklin is a great place to live, work and play.
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Food (10)
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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.
Event flyer | Lions Club website
Best Care for Kids
New blog provides health advice, tips for families
The 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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Check Us OutThe Franklin Public Library keeps you up to date on library happenings:
Gas WatchFind out where the cheapest gas is being sold in Franklin.
Family WatchdogUse the interactive map to see where sex offenders live and work in Franklin.
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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