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Adam joined Patch in November 2010, launching Shorewood Patch as editor. After a four-year stint in the U.S. Air Force as a military cop, he began studying journalism at Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, Wyo. obtaining an associated degree in 2005. He continued studying journalism at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, obtaining his bachelors degree. Adam interned as a multimedia reporter at My Community NOW Newspapers covering community news in the Milwaukee metro area for about a year, prior to joining Patch.

Adam has been married for eight years and has two children, seven-years and two-years-old.

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Garden Room, Anaba Celebrates 10 Years

The local business will celebrate with an exhibit featuring a lineup of 62 artists and over 100 pieces of art.

Garden Room, Anaba Celebrates 10 Years
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Accounting 'Discrepancy' Found Within Shorewood Band Booster Accounts

Police have been notified of an accounting discrepancy within the club's financials. A school district statement said a member in a leadership role has claimed responsibility, though the person has not been identified and the size of the error is u

Accounting 'Discrepancy' Found Within Shorewood Band Booster Accounts
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Another 'Kenya' Video Surfaces with Tommy Thompson's Son

Days after a video was released showing Jason Thompson joking about sending Barack Obama back to Kenya, another video is leaked revealing he has made the comment at least one other time.

Another 'Kenya' Video Surfaces with Tommy Thompson's Son
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Are Shorewood Schools Making the Grade?

A new state report card detailing how schools across Wisconsin are doing educating children is set to be released the week of Oct. 22.

Are Shorewood Schools Making the Grade?
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Yoga Studio Targeted in Weekend Burglary

Police are still gathering details on items stolen from a North Oakland Avenue yoga over the weekend, but say the burglary isn't connected to the nine the village had experienced over the last few weeks.

Yoga Studio Targeted in Weekend Burglary
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Greyhounds Eyeing State Tournament Berth

The Shorewood boys soccer team will host Whitewater Thursday with a trip to the WIAA Division 2 sectional finals on the line.

Greyhounds Eyeing State Tournament Berth
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What Kind of Post-Retirement Benefits Should Shorewood Teachers Receive?

The School Board tabled a proposal to have a committee conduct a financial analysis of non-pension retirement benefits, and instead asked its handbook committee to examine the district's values and how those align with the benefits it offers.

What Kind of Post-Retirement Benefits Should Shorewood Teachers Receive?
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Obituary: Grace M. Pacyga

Pacyga, a long-time Shorewood resident, received a great deal of satisfaction volunteering at the Milwaukee Public Museum and St. Robert Parish.

Obituary: Grace M. Pacyga
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Q-ticles Celebrates 1 Year in Shorewood

The East Capitol Drive nail salon threw a bash with a raffle in late September and donated proceeds to Shorewood SEED.

Q-ticles Celebrates 1 Year in Shorewood
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Messwood's New Football Logo Celebrates WIAA Playoff Spot

After school officials removed the existing logo because it contained a religious symbol, the Messmer/Shorewood co-op football team will wear new decals during Friday night's game.

Messwood's New Football Logo Celebrates WIAA Playoff Spot
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What Does the Village Want to Purchase in 2013?

A 2.4 municipal tax increase is proposed. Flat state aid and paying for road reconstruction and sewer projects are partially responsible for the levy increase, which officials say they attempted to keep within the rate of inflation.

What Does the Village Want to Purchase in 2013?