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Photo of the Day
Photo of the Day
Ally Rozumalski, 4, was adopted from Poland by Michael and Amy Rozumalski of Muskego. Michael Rozumalski has released a documentary, 5,000 Miles, which details the trials and joys leading up to Ally's adoption. Their story is inside.
NOW Photo by Katie Derksen
News & Features

Moratorium unpopular with owners

Muskego property owners interested in selling their land spoke out against a proposed moratorium that would prohibit new land divisions and rezoning of certain rural, agriculture and conservation parcels for at least the next four months.
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From Community Newspapers

Adam steps down as MHS hoops coach (7/2/08)
Recall organizers gathering signatures (7/2/08)
With land in demand, moratorium out of favor (7/2/08)
High-scoring Warriors must get stingier (7/1/08)
Impact win season series from Butler (7/1/08)
More: News | Business | Sports

From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Familys wait for sewers ends (6/25/08)
Committee must start over in drive to oust alderman (6/19/08)
Muskego group plans recalls over Wal-Mart (6/6/08)
Wal-Mart store wins approval (6/4/08)
Muskego council tries to restart push for single fire department (5/29/08)
More: News | Business | Sports

Police Blotter

Latest crime reports from the Muskego Police Department.
Click here for this week's reports.

Going Prices

How much are homes selling for in Muskego? Click here


Photo Gallery Archives

NOW Photo by Katie DerksenMemorial Day '08
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NOW Photo by Katie DerksenSkaters test the(ir) limits
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NOW Photo by Katie DerksenSkating away
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NOW Photo by Katie DerksenA (dance) step back in time
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Complete Multimedia Archive

Around the Town

Our picks from the Community Calendar

Food drive to benefit New Berlin pantry
Date: Friday, July 4
Participate in a food drive for the New Berlin Food Pantry at 9 a.m. at the New Berlin Professional Building, 15350 W. National Ave., New Berlin. Get a free hot dog and prize drawing entry for every two items donated. For details, cal; Joe Krolikowski, (262) 782-4800.

Fashion show planned as fundraiser
Date: Friday, July 11
The ReFashion for Life fashion show to benefit CommonGround Ministry and Elena's House takes place from 6 to 10 p.m. at Callen Construction, W13131 Janesville Road, Muskego. The cost is $35; call (414) 529-5509 or visit refashionforlife.com.

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 Your Place Your Stories
Do you have some news that you'd like to share with the rest of the community? Tell us what's going on with your family, business, school or organization!

Tess Corners Fire Department News
Local Theaters Join Forces For Humanity in 'Les Mis' School Edition
Atonement Lutheran Church is 'Topped Off'
Muskego Settlement Centre Craft Fair
Refashion for Life to Help Elena's House

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Your Photos
Your Photos Heather Lipusch
Muskego, WI
Enlarge | Full Gallery		 Click here to submit your photos: From local celebrations to school events to family gatherings, here's your chance to share your visual memories of with the rest of the community.
Community Voices
Area residents weigh in on a variety of topics.
Join the mix! Start your own blog
If you'd like to share your opinions with your neighbors, consider becoming a Community Voices blogger.
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Video: This is Muskego

This is Muskego: Mayor John R. Johnson shares his thoughts about why Muskego is a great place to live, work and play.
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Marquette University

Marquette salutes
local honor students

Marquette University and MyMuskegoNOW.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

The Equitable Bank

The Equitable Bank
honors local grads

The Equitable Bank and MyMuskegoNOW.com congratulate the Muskego High School Class of 2008 with a special photo gallery from the June 15 graduation ceremony.

Photo gallery | List of graduates | Story package
fireworks

Fun for the Fourth

Food, music and games at Little Muskego Lake's Idle Isle Park take place from 5 to 11 p.m. Thursday, July 3. The Water Bugs ski show begins at 6:30 p.m., with fireworks at dusk.

Metro area events
NOW Photo by Katie Derksen

Under water

NOW photographer Katie Derksen took some powerful images of flooding in Muskego from the storms of June 7 and 8; check them out in her photo gallery.


MyCommunityNOW.com Summer Tour

NOW staffers hit the road

The staff of Community Newspapers and the NOW Web sites will make appearances throughout the area this summer - talking to readers and handing out freebies. Click here to see where the Summer Tour will be next.

Who is making contributions?

Want to know which Muskego 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.

Muskego Prep Sportlight

Prep Sports SpotlightThe sports season is in full swing at Muskego 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 Muskego prep sports scene.

Video: CNI All-Suburban banquet
Photo Gallery: Images from the season
Stories: NOW staff's prep coverage
Video: Prep Roundtable and more

SPORTS THOUGHTS

Veteran sports writer Rech
goes behind local prep scene

John Rech NOW sports writer John Rech, who has been covering local high school sports for more than two decades, shares his insights on the prep scene in his new blog.
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THROUGH YOUR EYES

NOW photojournalist shares
her view of the community

Katie Derksen 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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FAMILY WATCHDOG

Family Watchdog

Locate sex offenders
in your neighborhood

MuskegoNOW 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 the Muskego area.

Go to Family Watchdog offender map

Video: Family Watchdog featured on 'Morning Blend'
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Community
Community Guide
From public officials to overnight parking rules, here's everything you need to know about living in Muskego.
The Basics: Whether you've lived in Muskego for decades or are a newcomer, here's your guide to the city's parking rules, trash pickup schedule, school attendance boundaries, shopping, library hours, election information and much more.

Local Links: Web sites for the local school district, the city and community organizations.

Schools: Test scores, dropout rates, per-pupil spending and other facts about the Muskego-Norway School District. Plus, a complete list of schools and the names, phone numbers and email addresses of top school officials.

Your Elected Officials: Want to express your opinion to your local officials, county board members, state legislators or congressman? Find out who they are and how to contact them.

Facts and Figures: What's the city's population? What's the median age? The average home value? The crime rate? All the statistics you need about Muskego.
Demographics | Crime

Dining Out: Read reviews of your local restaurants published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.


Classified
Looking for a used car, a new job or a place to live? Search our interactive online classified ads.

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