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NEWSROOM * CIRCULATION * ADVERTISING
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February 2010
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» Tosa West-Whitnall basketball gallery now online
» District hopes to fill another 164 Open Enrollment seats
» Ex-Franklin businessman killed in Haiti helicopter crash
» New committee to focus on helping developers get faster approval
» Follow us on Twitter for chance to win Bucks tickets
» Grant will help firefighters see through smoke
» Warriors win ugly over Sabers
» Children's party center jumps into old grocery site
» Two Whitnall superintendent finalists identified
» Public can question superintendent finalists
» Franklin looks to streamline development process
» $80,000 in jewels stolen from woman
» Franklin alderman wants to speed development process
» Franklin police focusing on enforcement of seat belt law
» Former Whitnall student gets year in detention over coerced photos
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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.
From NOW Newspapers
- Whitnall's new 1,000-point man
- A lot happens in 35 years as a cop
- More changes eyed near 51st Street
- Gymnastics: Franklin co-op's perfect season continues
- Sports wrapups: Feb. 1
- Muskego 38, Franklin 27: Warriors overcome shooting woes to beat Sabers
- Hales Corners: Whitnall focuses on two superintendent candidates
- Romanowski's big game leads to Sabers win
- Sports Wrapups: Jan. 26
- Change is part schools' calendar
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
• Franklin Public Schools
• Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District
• Whitnall School District
• Franklin Public Library
• South Suburban Chamber of Commerce
Visit our complete list of Franklin Links.
Are you looking forward to high-speed rail in Milwaukee?
- Area Students Selected For Honors Choir
- Franklin Force Fundraiser A Success!!
- Polish Center Begins Lenten Fish Fries
- Have a Beer & Talk Golf!!
- Milwaukee/NARI Tips to Protect Floors From Snow, Slush, and Salt
- Get Your Tickets Early for NORMAL in Schools' “INSIDE OUT!” Gala - Feb. 27
- Pettit Mites & Squirts Win Trophies at Sparta Tourney
- Order your Paczki Today!
- Free Classes to Help You Hear and Communicate Better
- Megitza Quartet to Perform at the Polish Center
From local celebrations to school events to family gatherings, share your visual memories with the rest of the community.
Local residents weigh in on what's happening in the community.
If you'd like to share your opinions with your neighbors, consider becoming a Community Voices blogger. Get started today.
This is Franklin: Mayor Tom Taylor shares his thoughts about why Franklin is a great place to live, work and play.
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.
Latest post:
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 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
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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
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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