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Welcome to WhiteFishBayNOW

This Web site combines the efforts of Community Newspapers and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel newsrooms to bring you the latest news and information about Whitefish Bay. But mostly, we want this Web site to be about you - the people who live in the community. We want it to become a gathering place online for you and your neighbors.

Right now, this is a "Beta" Web site, which means we're still developing it, seeing what works and what doesn't, getting out into the community to find out what you'd like it to be.

Even in "Beta," though, we still have plenty to offer you. Here's what:

NEWS

"CommunityWatch" is an extension of JSOnline's NewsWatch. In it, we'll bring you a quick take on the latest news and information just about Whitefish Bay - from what's happening in government and the schools, to new businesses and developments coming to town, to the daily buzz of such things as traffic, crime, and big news about your neighbors.

We want "CommunityWatch" to be really current, so if you know of some news in Whitefish Bay, please let us know.

In addition, we'll provide an archive of news, sports and feature stories about Whitefish Bay that have appeared in the Community Newspapers and the Journal Sentinel. And we'll post weekly police blotters and home sale prices.

THE BASICS

Check out the Community Guide for the staples of information about Whitefish Bay. You'll find names and phone numbers of elected officials, lots of school information, population and demographic trends, links to area organizations and businesses, restaurant reviews, and much more.

Frankly, there's so much information out there about Whitefish Bay that we surely don't have it all. So, again, let us know if you have any ideas.

YOUR STORIES

Do you have some news that you'd like to share with the rest of the community? Did your youngster just make the honor roll? Did your local organization name its new officers? Your Stories is your spot to tell your neighbors, in your own words, about what's going on with your family, business, school or organization.

YOUR PHOTOS

Right now, go ahead and post your photos - the ones that show us and everyone else who you are and what you care about. As long as they don't cross the line - and you'll probably know if they do - we'll post them.

COMMUNITY VOICES

If you want to do a bit more than post your news on WhiteFishBayNOW, then you might want to start your own "Community Voices" blog. If you've got something to say about local government, area schools or just everyday life, this is your chance. Starting a blog is easy...and NOW editor Mark Maley will be glad to help you out.

CALENDARS

Pancake breakfasts, fundraisers, art exhibits, charity walks and runs, candidate forums - this is the place to find out what events are happening in Whitefish Bay. Soon, we'll open it up to allow you to post your group's calendar events.

BUSINESS LISTINGS AND CLASSIFIEDS

Looking for a new job? Need a new car? Checking out new homes? WhiteFishBayNOW enables you to search the Journal Sentinel's classified section online. There's also MilwaukeeMarketplace.com, where you can find local products, business listings, area mall information, special offer coupons and more. And we have an online Yellow Pages as well.

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We know that to make this Web site a place people want to visit regularly, we'll need your help. So, Whitefish Bay, we want to hear from you! Call NOW Editor Mark Maley at (262) 446-6630 or use our "Got a Tip" form to let us know what's happening and what you think.


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PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW

The high school football season is under way and we have complete coverage of Whitefish Bay as the team takes to the gridiron this fall.

Story: Preview of North Shore teams
Video: NOW sports staff previews season
Poll: Ranking the top suburban teams
Contest: Pick the winners for weekly prizes
The Blue Dukes: Schedule | Roster
Summer Fun Photo Contest

Photo contest winners picked

Sue Meister of New Berlin is the first-place winner in our Summer Fun Photo Contest. Sue's photo of her son playing with a dog was voted the best of among the more than 700 entries we received. Sue will receive a $500 Visa gift card from Educators Credit Union.

Other top winners are Gwen Zabel of New Berlin and Shannon Gordon of Racine, who each will receive a Wisconsin Historical Sites Family Fun Prize Package.
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See winning photos | See all entries

Win a $100 mall gift card
in prep football contest

Wisconsin Historical Sites Calling all high school football fans! Enter our "Pigskin Picks" contest and you could win a $100 mall gift card as well as weekly prizes.
Just pick the teams you think are going to win local Friday night football games and see how your predictions stack up against other prep fans. Enter now
Marquette University

Marquette salutes
local honor students

Marquette University and WhitefishBayNOW.com are proud to salute the outstanding students who have made the honor rolls at our local schools. Click on a student's name for a printable honor roll certificate.
Go to honor rolls page

Schools that are not listed here but would like to be should email their honor rolls to honors@mycommunitynow.com.
Preserving Our History

Preserving Our Past

WhitefishBayNOW.com and the village's Historic Preservation Commission are teaming up to present an online column that features many of Whitefish Bay's historic buildings and sites. The column features photos and information about homes and other buildings that are architecturally rich, well-designed and maintained, and diverse in character.
Go to column | Go to archives
(Last update: Aug. 29)

Who is making contributions?

Want to know which Whitefish Bay 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.

Whitefish Bay
Prep Sportlight

Prep Sports SpotlightThe sports season is in full swing at Whitefish Bay High School and, if you're a prep sports fan, we've got you covered in football, cross country and more!

Photos: Girls swimming
Photo Gallery: Images from the season
Stories: NOW staff's prep coverage

STEVE'S CHEERS AND JEERS

Veteran sportswriter Tietz
goes behind local prep scene

Steve Tietz NOW sportswriter Steve Tietz shares his unique perspective on local high school sports in his new blog. Tietz, who has covered prep sports for more than 20 years, has insight you won't find anywhere else.

Latest post:

ADOPTABLE ANIMALS

Humane Society blog
features pets who need a home

Wisconsin Humane Society 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.
Latest post:

Concerts in the parks

Milwaukee County Parks If you're looking for great music without spending a dime, check out the the free concerts that will be held throughout the Milwaukee County parks this summer. Click here for a complete concert schedule, and check out the photo gallery from this summer's events.

THE PARK PEOPLE

Citizens group is now online

Faye 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.

Latest post:

FAMILY WATCHDOG

Family Watchdog

Locate sex offenders
in your neighborhood

WhitefishBayNOW.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 in Whitefish Bay.

Go to Family Watchdog offender map

Video: Family Watchdog featured on 'Morning Blend'
Where We Live

Ozaukee County is
a great place to visit

Columbia St. Mary's From the outstanding schools to the friendliness of the neighborhoods to the great business districts, there's something special about Ozaukee County.

Wisconsin Athletic Club "Where We Live," a special advertising feature, captures the unique sense the community by focusing on the area's shopping, recreation, entertainment, traditions and landmarks.

Stories: What makes us so special?
Photo Gallery: Images of our community
Advertiser Directory: List of area businesses
Special Section: Digital version of section
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Classified
Looking for a used car, a new job or a place to live? Search our interactive online classified ads.

Community Ads: Jobs | Cars | Homes
Rentals | Personals | More

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Rentals | Personals | More
Shopping
Yellow Pages
Find goods and services from local merchants in the online yellow pages.

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