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From Community Newspapers

Boys golf: Guziewicz, Stachowski tie for third, Greendale captures second place in invitational tournament at Ozaukee (5/13/08)
Boys tennis: Franklin, Greendale teams make fast work of conference rivals in dual meets (5/13/08)
Boys track: Berumen stars, OC wins at Hartford (5/13/08)
Dress code is hot topic (5/14/08)
Girls soccer: Staunch defense carries Franklin to championship of own invitational; Whitnall defeats South Milwaukee (5/13/08)
Girls track: Barton shoulders heavy load as Franklin posts fifth-place finish in eight-team West Allis Hale Invitational (5/13/08)
Panel considers lowering the boom on Boomgaard (5/14/08)
Softball: Late Burlington rally foils Oak Creek's bid for perfect week following two Southeast Conference victories (5/13/08)
Spa springs forward in Fountains site (5/14/08)
Boys golf: Stachowski paces Greendale to second place in Woodland Conference mini meet, final league standings (5/6/08)
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From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

What's in a name? Ask the Boomgaardners | Video (5/10/08)
'Boomgaard' idea bombs for some (5/9/08)
Shed owner dispute grows (5/7/08)
Finders keepers? Not these guys (4/26/08)
Franklin citizens group disbands (4/15/08)
Couple give $1 million for Franklin YMCA (4/8/08)
Still squeezing by (4/5/08)
Report brings 8-lane plan closer (4/5/08)
Tosa picks Didier; Devine wins big (4/1/08)
Preview: Franklin Mayor (3/13/08)
Lockup criticized for forced overtime (3/10/08)
Corrections boss details facility fixes (3/6/08)
Awareness and Inner Healing Fair Set for March 8 (3/6/08)
Franklin firm sold to Dallas company (2/22/08)
Oak Creek 61, Franklin 50 (2/19/08)
Franklin files suit to get $303,000 from Oak Creek (2/14/08)
Oak Creek 56, Franklin 46 (1/30/08)
Check out the competition (1/25/08)
Franklin puts the heat on taverns (1/9/08)
Charges against tavern weighed (1/4/08)
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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 honor rolls page

The Pulse of Franklin

Weigh in on local issues

Here's your chance to voice your opinions on key issues facing the community.

Forum: Is Boomgaard District a good name for the 27th Street Corridor?

5K Run & Family Walk
to benefit Franklin schools

The entire community is invited to take part in this year's 5K Run & Family Walk, which will benefit the Franklin Education Foundation.

This great family event is set for May 17, and FranklinNOW.com is the official media sponsor.

Register online | Event brochure (PDF)
Printable registration form (PDF)

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Franklin Library's blog

FranklinNOW.com and the Franklin Public Library are teaming up on a blog to keep residents up-to-date on new materials, programs and events at the library.

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Who is making contributions?

Want to know which Franklin residents are contributing to the presidential campaigns - and how much they're giving? Wonder if Democrats or Republicans are getting more financial support in your community? Search our list of presidential campaign contributions.

Data Warehouse: More searchable databases

How much do educators earn?

Who's the highest paid person in your school district? How much is your child's teacher earning? How do salaries of educators here compare to the rest of the Milwaukee area?

Get the answers to those questions and more by searching our list of public school employee salaries.

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. Track, soccer and more … this is your place for expanded coverage of the Franklin prep sports scene.

Photo Gallery: Images from the season
Stories: NOW staff's prep coverage
Video: Prep Roundtable and more

THROUGH YOUR EYES

NOW photojournalist shares
her view of the community

NOW photojournalist Katie Derksen showcases her best work and explains the stories behind the images she captures in her photo blog.
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ADOPTABLE ANIMALS

Humane Society blog
features pets who need a home

There are hundreds of dogs and cats who are looking for a new home. The Wisconsin Humane Society profiles those animals in its new blog.
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THE PARK PEOPLE

Citizens group is now online

Stay on top of what's happening in the Milwaukee County parks system with the blog from The Park People, a member-driven organization dedicated to citizen stewardship of our county parks.

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FAMILY WATCHDOG

Locate sex offenders
in your neighborhood

FranklinNOW.com is teaming up with Family Watchdog, a national organization, to provide residents with an interactive map that shows where registered sex offenders are living and working in Franklin.

Go to Family Watchdog offender map

Video: Family Watchdog featured on 'Morning Blend'

Winners announced
in Mother's Day Contest

Congratulations to Holly and Ruby Hopton of Milwaukee, who were voted the winners in the MyCommunityNOW.com and MilwaukeeMoms.com Mother-Daughter Look-Alike Contest.Mother and daughter each will receive a $250 savings account courtesy of Johnson Bank.

Neva and Alexus Pipia of Menomonee Falls took second place and Sandi and Randi Trupke of Milwaukee won third place in the contest, and each will receive a $50 restaurant certificate.
We'd like to thank the nearly 200 people who entered the contest as well as those who cast more than 2,000 votes for their favorite photos.

See the winners | See finalists

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