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Community Blogs
This Just In ...
Kevin Fischer is a veteran broadcaster, the recipient of over 150 major journalism awards from the Milwaukee Press Club, the Wisconsin Associated Press, the Northwest Broadcast News Association, the Wisconsin Bar Association, and others. He has been seen and heard on Milwaukee TV and radio stations for over three decades. A longtime aide to state Senate Republicans in the Wisconsin Legislature, Kevin can be seen offering his views on the news on the public affairs program, "InterCHANGE," on Milwaukee Public Television Channel 10, and heard filling in on Newstalk 1130 WISN. He lives with his wife, Jennifer, and their lovely baby daughter, Kyla Audrey, in Franklin.
Conservatively Speaking
State Senator Mary Lazich (R-New Berlin) represents parts of four counties: Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, and Walworth. Her Senate District 28 includes New Berlin, Franklin, Greendale, Hales Corners, Muskego, Waterford, Big Bend, the town of Vernon and parts of Greenfield, East Troy, and Mukwonago. Senator Lazich has been in the Legislature for more than a decade. She considers herself a tireless crusader for lower taxes, reduced spending and smaller government.
E-update from the Desk of Governor Scott Walker (Feb. 4, 2012)
Ms. Elaine Kneeous
Jennifer is a one in a million stay-at-home mom. (More like one OF a million stay at home moms!) She graduated from a liberal arts college but there is nothing liberal OR artsy about her. She is married to Kevin Fischer of This Just In, and together they have a beautiful toddler daughter Kyla Audrey. In no particular order she loves dogs, wine, a good bargain, her family, pizza, and entertaining. Follow her blog of all things miscellaneous including but not limited to cooking and baking, entertaining and party planning, being a mommy, and homekeeping.
R-E-S-P-E-C-T (Feb. 2, 2012)
Board's Eye View
Janet and her husband have lived in the community of Franklin for over 34 years and have two married children who attended Franklin Public Schools. She is serving her third year of a three-year term as a Franklin School Board member.
Should A Taxpayer Funded Public School District Website... (Feb. 1, 2012)
View from the Green
Bob is a retired education administrator who was an academic administrator for a local university for 28 years and spent almost 10 years as an administrator/manager at an educational association in Brookfield. He and his wife now run a small consulting business called DeRoche Consulting LLC.
The Recall (Jan. 24, 2012)
From the Fourth
Alderman Taylor has been a Franklin resident since he purchased his home in 2006. He was elected to the Common Council in April of 2008 and has served as Common Council President since he was elected. Alderman Taylor was also elected to the La Crosse Common Council in 1997 at the age of 21. Steve is employed by COUNTRY Financial as a Financial Representative.
My Stance on the City Budget (Nov. 28, 2011)
Blue Collar Blogger
A well-educated, articulate, hard-working, employed and aggressive progressive, I am the antithesis to Glenn and Rush. I reside in Greendale with my wife and two small children and spend my "spare" time picking up dog poo in the yard, searching the house for lost hats and mittens and muttering obscenities under my breath concerning right-wing nut jobs.
Meet Me at the Corner
A former newspaper reporter who has lived in Franklin for more than 40 years, Marjorie is active in several Franklin and Hales Corners organizations.
Institutional Blogs
WHS Adoptable Animals
The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is a private, nonprofit organization whose mission is to build a community where people value animals and treat them with respect and kindness. For more than 128 years, WHS has been saving the lives of animals in need. We offer adoption services that place 9,000 animals in new homes annually, veterinary services that save thousands of lives, educational programs that instill respect for animals, behavior services to assist guardians and a myriad of other initiatives that help end suffering for animals. We depend entirely on private donations to fund our programs and rely on volunteers in nearly every department. If you are interested in adopting, volunteering, enrolling in a class, taking a tour or making a donation, check out our comprehensive web site at wihumane.org. The adoptable animals' web pages are updated every 30 minutes!
Teens come to the rescue of abandoned cat (Feb. 1, 2012)
Trust Matters
The Wisconsin Better Business Bureau (BBB) is a non-profit organization that has worked for more than 70 years to create a marketplace where buyers and sellers can trust each other. It accomplishes this through consumer and business education, setting ethical standards for businesses, complaint resolution and exposing unethical business practices.
12 Scams to Watch for in 2012 (Jan. 18, 2012)
Annual City of Franklin Tree Lighting (Dec. 1, 2011)
Help, Hope & Answers
For more than 75 years, Easter Seals Southeast WI has been offering help and hope to children and adults living with disabilities, and to the families who love them. Through therapy, training, education and support services, Easter Seals creates life-changing solutions so that people with disabilities can live, learn, work and play.
Free "Summer's Best" Concerts in the Parks (July 6, 2011)
Keep the Change
IMPACT is a
With more than 50 years of experience in providing prevention, intervention, assessment and referral services, we help people define their problem, access immediate assistance, and develop a plan of action for long-term success. Securing and restoring the healthy, productive futures of individuals, families, schools and workplaces leads to an improved quality of life for our entire community. IMPACT’s investment in Milwaukee means that you get to keep the change.
Call (414) 256-4808 or 1-866-211-3380 free and confidential, 24 hours per day.
Heroin and Heartache (Feb. 22, 2011)
Sponsored Blogs
Urgent Care or Emergency Room? (July 2, 2010)
